Date of Award

5-2025

Degree Type

Report

Degree Name

Master of Second Language Teaching (MSLT)

Department

World Languages and Cultures

Committee Chair(s)

Dr. Sarah O'Neill

Committee

Dr. Sarah O'Neill

Committee

Dr. Sarah Gordon

Committee

Dr. Ekaterina Arshavskaya

Abstract

This portfolio presents the teaching philosophy, examples of teaching approaches and techniques, and a research project of the writer for the Master of Second Language Teaching at Utah State University (USU). It highlights collaboration with colleagues and faculty in Second Language Acquisition research, providing an overall overview of the entire experience. The research in this portfolio explores the theories behind language teaching and assessment through two sections: first, the teaching philosophy, and second, hands-on experience section. The third section focuses on the main research paper, which examines the motivational factors influencing students in Arabic, French, and German classes to continue learning these languages. Finally, the portfolio concludes with the writer’s future goals.

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