Reframing College Writing Education in the Era of Generative AI : An Integrated ‘AI-Assisted Collaborative Writing Pedagogy’ Combining Process-Based and Genre-Based Instruction with AI Literacy

This study proposes a redesigned framework for college writing education in response to the rapid changes in writing practices brought about by the rise of generative AI. It introduces an AI‑assisted collaborative writing pedagogy that integrates process‑based and genre‑based instruction with AI literacy, outlining its goals, core principles, and a week‑by‑week course plan for implementation. The model aims to foster not only higher‑order thinking, expression, and authorship—the traditional goals of writing instruction—but also AI literacy, by embedding it throughout the writing process. Four elements of AI literacy—purposeful prompt design, critical evaluation of AI outputs, editing and negotiation, and responsible use—are woven into each writing stage. This study is significant as it: (1) proposes a comprehensive model that integrates AI literacy across the structure of college writing courses, (2) offers modular components adaptable to diverse course contexts and genres, and (3) presents practical activities and tools that help students use AI as a collaborator while strengthening their critical thinking and authorship.