Prompt Engineering Literacy as a Multidimensional Communication Competency: Implications for English Language Teaching among Engineering Students

• Author(s): Dr. Arthi Manoharan; Siva Prathesha S
• Paper ID: 1719519
• Page: 646-650
• Published Date: 08-07-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 10 Issue 1 July-2026
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719519

Abstract

The rapid advancement of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed higher education, creating new demands for effective human-AI communication. This study conceptualises Prompt Engineering Literacy (PEL) as a multidimensional communication competency encompassing prompt-writing proficiency, critical questioning, linguistic accuracy, digital literacy, contextual awareness, and AI-mediated communication. Although prompt engineering has received considerable attention in computer science, its pedagogical relevance within English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly for engineering students, remains underexplored. Grounded in constructivist learning, communicative language teaching, and digital literacy frameworks, the study proposes a quantitative model to examine the influence of prompt engineering literacy on English communication competence, technical writing, problem-solving, and workplace communication readiness. The study argues that integrating prompt engineering literacy into ELT can foster critical thinking, learner autonomy, and effective AI interaction while enhancing employability skills. The findings are expected to inform curriculum development by positioning prompt engineering literacy as a contemporary communication competency essential for engineering graduates in AI-driven academic and professional environments.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering Literacy, communication competency, ELT.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Dr. Arthi Manoharan, Siva Prathesha S "Prompt Engineering Literacy as a Multidimensional Communication Competency: Implications for English Language Teaching among Engineering Students" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 10 Issue 1 2026 Page 646-650 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719519

IEEE:
Dr. Arthi Manoharan, Siva Prathesha S "Prompt Engineering Literacy as a Multidimensional Communication Competency: Implications for English Language Teaching among Engineering Students" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026, doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719519

APA:
Dr. Arthi Manoharan, Siva Prathesha S (2026). Prompt Engineering Literacy as a Multidimensional Communication Competency: Implications for English Language Teaching among Engineering Students. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719519

MLA:
Dr. Arthi Manoharan, Siva Prathesha S "Prompt Engineering Literacy as a Multidimensional Communication Competency: Implications for English Language Teaching among Engineering Students" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719519

BibTeX

@article{1719519,
author = {Dr. Arthi Manoharan, Siva Prathesha S},
title = {Prompt Engineering Literacy as a Multidimensional Communication Competency: Implications for English Language Teaching among Engineering Students},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {646-650},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1719519.pdf},
abstract = {The rapid advancement of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed higher education, creating new demands for effective human-AI communication. This study conceptualises Prompt Engineering Literacy (PEL) as a multidimensional communication competency encompassing prompt-writing proficiency, critical questioning, linguistic accuracy, digital literacy, contextual awareness, and AI-mediated communication. Although prompt engineering has received considerable attention in computer science, its pedagogical relevance within English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly for engineering students, remains underexplored. Grounded in constructivist learning, communicative language teaching, and digital literacy frameworks, the study proposes a quantitative model to examine the influence of prompt engineering literacy on English communication competence, technical writing, problem-solving, and workplace communication readiness. The study argues that integrating prompt engineering literacy into ELT can foster critical thinking, learner autonomy, and effective AI interaction while enhancing employability skills. The findings are expected to inform curriculum development by positioning prompt engineering literacy as a contemporary communication competency essential for engineering graduates in AI-driven academic and professional environments.},
keywords = {Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering Literacy, communication competency, ELT.},
month = {July}
}