JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v9i5.10508ArticleAdapting High-Level Language Programming (C Language) Education in the Era of Large Language Modelshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/9/5/10.26689/jcer.v9i5.10508ZuBaokai,WangHongyuan,ChenHongli,LiYafang2025952025-06-04With the widespread application of large language models (LLMs) in natural language processing and code generation, traditional High-Level Language Programming courses are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. As a core programming language for computer science majors, C language remains irreplaceable due to its foundational nature and engineering adaptability. This paper, based on the rapid development of large model technologies, proposes a systematic reform design for C language teaching, focusing on teaching objectives, content structure, teaching methods, and evaluation systems. The article suggests a teaching framework centered on “human-computer collaborative programming,” integrating prompt training, AI-assisted debugging, and code generation analysis, aiming to enhance students’ problem modeling ability, programming expression skills, and AI collaboration literacy.

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