Department of World Languages and Cultures. This department was previously known as Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies. The name was changed July 1, 2021. To see graduate works before the change, please visit: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd_lpcs/
2024
Second Language Acquisition in the Era of Technology and Artificial Intelligence: Exploring New Frontiers, Mimoun Akhiat
Evaluating the Intersection of Continuous Growth and Assessment in the Field of English as a Second Language, Madison Johnson
2023
Creating a Classroom of Access: Learner Identity and Intercultural Communicative Competence, Kallen Brunson
Exploring Multiliteracies and Other Approaches to Second Language Teaching, Saralee Dunster
Implementing Sociocultural and Output-Oriented Pedagogical Practices in the Second Language Acquisition Classroom, Caston Holbrook
Building Intercultural Competence in the Lower Division Chinese Language Classroom: A Lesson Plan Analysis, Tzu-Hsin Lin
Teaching Reflection on Collaborative Writing in the Spanish Second and Third-Grade DLI Classroom, Lucía Martín García
Effective Task-Based Language Teaching and Multiliteracies Approaches in Second Language Learning, Laura Medina
Integrating Content, Culture, and Language for Portuguese Dual Language Immersion Learners, Aline Reis
Digital Collaborative Language Learning and Augmented Reality, Matthew Taylor
In Search of Effective Second Language Arabic Vocabulary Teaching Strategies: Theory and Implementation, Asmaa Yazidi Alaoui
2022
Pragmatics in Game Activities, Humor, and Technology in Second Language Learning, Zachary Brandon Brown
Facilitating Second Language Development via Interaction in an Online Classroom, Jen Cummings
Teaching Japanese as A Foreign Language with A Cultural Context, Naomi Fujii
Building a Positive Teacher and Student Identity in the Chinese DLI Context, Lila Jensen
Teaching Chinese as a Second Language: Exploring L2 Reading Via Dynamic Assessment, Siyu Ji
From Lesson Plan to Observation to Self-Assessment in a Chinese as a Second Language Class, Yu-Shan Lin
Student Centered Language Teaching: A Focus on Student Identity, Rachel Mano
Oral and Written Corrective Feedback in Dual Language Immersion Portuguese Classes, Janaina Quadros
Teaching and Learning Chinese Characters in the Chinese as a Foreign Language Classroom, Wanru Xue
2021
Collaborative Classrooms: Incorporating Pragmatics and Technology in Language Learning with a Focus on Generation 1.5, Brandee Burk
Balancing the Double-Edged Sword of Implementation: An Eclectic Approach, Spencer R. K. Chun
Exploring Teaching Language with Culture, Sixin Fu
Meeting the Needs of Adult Language Learners: A Focus on Communication and Literacy, Jessica Hercules
Teaching in the Digital Age: Creating a Student-Centered Classroom, Becca Huber-Jackson
Motivating Language Students Through a Collaborative, Multiliteracies Approach, Joshua Richard Lamping
Teaching Chinese as a Second Language in a Supportive Student-Centered Environment, Linqi Peng
Variety in Second Language Instruction: Student Engagement in SLA, Emily Borgstrom Woodruff
2020
Using Motivation to Teach Portuguese as a New Global Language, Aline Allen
New Perspectives on Promoting EFL Teaching and Learning in Oman, Jihan Sulaiman Al Naabi
Authentic Language Use in the L2 Classroom: Building Learners' Motivation and Confidence, Emma Duncan
Journeying Into a New World: Constructing a New Identity Through Language Acquisition, Hyrum Hansen
Fostering Student Success Through Meaningful Communication and Positive Connections in Language Teaching, Bracken Lind
Student-Centered, Interaction-Based, Community-Driven Language Teaching, Sharon Lyman
Exploring the Importance of Play, Motivation, Identity, and Dialect in Arabic Language Learning and Teaching, Lindsey S. Mabey
Harmonizing Music and Language Acquisition: Learning Language with the Arts, Samantha Ontiveros
Meeting the Needs of Students in a Communicative Classroom, Rachel J. Singer
Broadening Perspectives: Using Multiple Teaching Approaches to Meet the Needs of Language Students, Kalen Taylor
Enseignement Engagé: Engaging and Motivating French Language Learners, James T. Workman
2019
Building an Effective Learning Environment for Chinese Language Learners, Wen-Yu Chang
Guiding Language Students to Self-Sustained Learning, Hyrum Boone Checketts
Teaching and Learning in the Spanish as a Foreign Language Classroom, Chemaris Gutiérrez Ethington
2018
Becoming a Teacher: Integrating Strategies, Activities, and Objectives, Juana Andrade Batalla
Contexts and Perspectives for Foreign Language Learning and Teaching, Kimberly Paige Fallis
The Successful Foreign Language Classroom: Affect, Empathy, and Engagement, Emily Mower
Teaching a Second Language: Communication, Culture, and Collaboration, Diannylín Núñez de Paulino
Breaking Traditions: Teaching EFL in the Dominican Republic, Farlin Paulino
Supporting English Language Learners Through Collaboration, Compassion, and Engagement, Lora Ann Stead
2017
New Perspectives for Teaching French in Iraq: Principles and Practices, Marwan Ahmed
Effectively Teaching a Second Language: Principles and Practices, Alexander Gatica
A Journey of Foreign Language Teaching and Learning, I-Chiao Hung
Effective Strategies for Foreign Language Teaching: A Focus on Russian, Marina Krutikova
What Does It Take to Learn a Language? Strategies for Teaching ESL and Japanese, Andrew Mikesell
Making Connections Across Language Barriers, Aaron Salgado
Code-Switching and Its Challenges: Perspectives on Translanguaging in the EFL/ESL Classroom, Michael Spooner
2016
A Language Learning and Teaching Journey: Practicalities and Possibilities, Elizabeth Irene Abell
Language Teaching in the Secondary Education Classroom: Strategies for Teaching Spanish and English, Alexandria Adair
Language Learning for Real-World Context, Jenifer Jones Burk
Second Language Teaching in the ESL Classroom: The Role of the Teacher, Ariel Serrell Finlinson
Meeting Diverse Needs in the Adult ESL Classroom, Katie Reynolds Garcia
Breaking Traditional Ways of Teaching: Communicative Second Language Teaching, Nadiya M. Gifford
Best Practices in Second Language Teaching: A Holistic Doctrine Based on Research and Experience, Tarin Christopher Griswold
Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language: The Role of Communicative Competence, Pragmatics, and Literacy, Yasmine Kataw
Spanish in Context: Foundations and New Ideas, Tempe Mabe Willey
Communication at the Heart of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Haitao Zhao
2015
A Language Learning and Teaching Journey: Practicalities and Possibilities, Elizabeth Irene Abell
Teaching English as a Foreign Language: A Multicultural Perspective, Nouf Ali Alotaibi
Teaching Language Through the Words and Works of its Peoples, Aliza Marie Atkin Kroek
Beyond Traditional Teaching: Becoming a Communicative Language Teacher, Dora Brunson
Teaching Chinese As a Foreign Language: A Foreigner's Perspective, Frederick J. Poole
Facilitating Development of Foreign Language, Literacy, and Culture, Chad Saunders
2014
Second Language Teaching and Learning: the Roles of Teachers, Students, and the Classroom Environment, Martin Briggs
Teaching Communication: Helping Students to Learn and to Love a New Language, Jacob Fredrickson
Coaching A Second Language, Kyle Asa Hatch
Teaching Arabic and English to Speakers of Other Languages: the Application of Theory-Grounded Methods, Mohammed Hussein
Alice's Adventure Through Second Language Acquisition: An Educator's Perspective, Jessica Pryor Lee
2013
Breaking Tradition: My Journey of Becoming a Teacher of Chinese as a Foreign Language, Wenrui Chen
Teaching Languages Communicatively: The Journey of Becoming an Effective Teacher, Indira Garrido
Communicative Language Teaching, Karina C. Mora
The Modern Language Classroom: Individuality, Technology, and Context, Eric Sims
Communication-Based Teaching for Chinese Language Learners, Hsiao-Mei Tsai
Teaching Spanish to Second-Language and Heritage-Language Learners, Kathryn R. Wall
2012
The Language Teaching Puzzle, Gregory S. Child
Communicative Language Teaching: The Cornerstone of Second Language Acquisition, Sierra Fischback
Towards a Classroom Community: Interaction, Culture and Mindfulness in Second Language Learning, Janae Suzanne Hollenback
Raising Teacher Awareness in Language Acquisition: From Instruction to Facilitator, Marie C. Lund
Exploring Second Language Learning: Communicative Competence, Pragmatics, and Second Language Literacy, Timothy M. Mecham
Fostering Academic Proficiency in ESL in Elementary Education, Mary Elizabeth Sharp
Learning: A Teaching Philosophy, Stephen Allen Warren
Addressing the Diverse Needs of Adults ESL and FL Students, Lea Marie Whiteley Child
2011
Communicative Teaching for Adult Language Learners, Anna Marie Alexander
Fostering Effective French Communication in the Classroom, Lindi Brown
A Sociocultural Approach to ESL for Adult Learners, Whitney Putnam
The Role of Pragmatic Competence in Second Language Acquisition, Leah J. Reigle
Incorporating Music, Literature, and Culture in Communities of Second Language Learners, Michael Rhinehart
Building Language Proficiency at the Secondary Level, Liji E. Waite
Teaching Communication in the Chinese as a Foreign Language Classroom, Xia Wu
1975
Facilitating Effective Communication Between Foreigners and Americans at Utah State University, Aruneeprabha Homsettee