CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Victoria Tuzlukova, PhD

Nationality: Russian

Institution: Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre

Date of Birth: 28 August 1960

Mailing address: Sultan Qaboos University, Language Center

PO Box 43, Al-Khoud, Post Code 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Contact numbers: Office tel.: (968)24412193

Mobile: (968)92985364

E-mail: victoria@squ.edu.om

Education

1. PhD in Comparative Linguistics, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, 1999-2002.

2. PhD in Philology (Applied Linguistics), Pyatigork State Teacher Training (Pedagogical)

Institute of Foreign Languages, Pyatigorsk, Russia, 1987-1991.

3. MA and BA Joint Degree in the English Language, Methods of Teaching and Pedagogy,

Rostov State Pedagogical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia, 1977-1982.

Other training and certifications

1. College writing 2.1x: Principles of Written English. 5 week online course of study offered

by BerkleyX, an online learning initiative of The University of California, Berkley, USA,

though edX, November-December 2013.

2. “A Practical Guide to Business Writing” a workshop by Khalid Al-Mascari, Language

Centre, Sultan Qaboos University, May 23, 2013.

3. “ELT Techniques: Vocabulary”. Online course on WizIQ platform, July 29-August 21,

2013

4. “Developing Classroom Vocabulary”. A training workshop conducted by the Language

Centre Curriculum Unit, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, 14th November, 2012.

5. “Developing Classroom Materials”. A training workshop conducted by the Language

Centre Curriculum Unit, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, 15th November, 2012.

6. “Creating a Stunning and Eye Catching Presentation with Prezi” A workshop conducted

by the Teaching and Learning Department. Centre of Educational Technology. Sultan

Qaboos University, Oman, September 2012.

7. “Google Collaborative Tools for Teaching, Learning and Research”. A two-day workshop

organized by Teaching and Learning Department, Centre for Educational Technology,

Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, January 2012.

8. A three day workshops’ series on learner autonomy, Sultan Qaboos University, Language

Centre, Oman, March 2011.

9. “Using e-learning to support classroom teaching” A course at Sultan Qaboos University,

Muscat, Oman, January 2008.

10. “Critical Thinking Skills” 12 week on-line course, Oregon University, USA, October-

December 2005.

11. “Modern Practices in Change Management” three day seminar, Rostov-on-Don, Russia,

July 2004.

12. “Information Technologies in Business Planning and Management” three day seminar,

Rostov-on-Don, Russia, August 2004.

13. “Integrating Internet into the Classroom” 12 week on-line course at Denver University,

USA, October – December 2003.

14. “Theory and Practice of Communication” one week summer school, Rostov-on-Don,

Russia, July 2003.

15. “Communication” three day seminar organized by National Communication Association

(USA) and Russian Communication Association, Rostov-on-Don, Russia, July 2002.

16. ‘Technical Writing” course, Rostov State Pedagogical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia,

September - December 2001.

17. 13th European Summer School “Logic, Linguistics and Information”, Helsinki

University, Helsinki, Finland, August 2001.

Employment

1. Head of the Professional Development and Research Unit, Sultan Qaboos University,

Language Centre, Oman (September 2011 – present).

2. Language Lecturer, Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre, Oman (May 2011 –

present).

3. Assistant Language Lecturer, Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre, Oman

(September 2006 – May 2011).

4. Professor, Rostov State Pedagogical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia (May 2003 –

August 2006).

5. Associate Professor, Rostov State Pedagogical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia

(September 1994 – May 2003).

6. Assistant Professor, Rostov State Pedagogical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia,

(September1991 – September 1994).

7. Lecturer, Rostov State Pedagogical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia (September 1982 –

September 1991).

Courses offered

1. Academic reading, FPEL 0450, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (Spring 2014)

2. Academic Writing (part of English for English for Economics and Political Science,

Foundation Program), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (Fall 2013).

3. Presentation and Study skills, FPEL 0450, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (Fall

2013/Spring 2014).

4. Presentation and Study skills (part of English for Education, Arts and Law, Foundation

Program), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (Fall 2012/Spring 2013).

5. Academic Writing (part of English for Education, Arts and Law, Foundation Program),

Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (Fall 2012).

6. Critical Inquiry and Research Design course for postgraduate students, Sultan Qaboos

University, Oman (Spring 2012 - Spring 2014).

7. Self-presentation and documentation writing skills: Creating electronic portfolios (part of

Skills Enrichment Program offered by the deanship of Postgraduate Studies), Sultan

Qaboos University, Oman (February-March 2014).

8. Critical Thinking Skills course (part of Skills Enrichment Program offered by the

deanship of Postgraduate Studies), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (2009-2011).

9. Presenting academic writing to specific audience (part of postgraduate students Skills

Training Program offered by the deanship of Postgraduate Studies), Sultan Qaboos

University, Oman (Fall 2011 – present).

10. Presenting academic writing: key issues of presentation preparation and design (part of

postgraduate students Skills Training Program offered by the deanship of Postgraduate

Studies), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (Fall 2011 – present).

11. LANC 2050 (English for Science I), Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre (Fall

2010).

12. LANC 2051(English for Science II), Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre (Spring

2010).

13. LANC 1012 (General English for Arts 1), Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre

(Fall 2006).

14. LANC 1013 (General English for Arts 2) Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre

(Spring 2007).

15. LANC 1012 (REPEATERS), Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre (Fall 2007).

16. LANC 1013 (REPEATERS), Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre (Spring 2008).

17. LANC 1014 (General English for Arts 3), Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre

(Fall 2008).

18. LANC 1015(General English for Arts 4), Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre

(February - December 2009).

19. FPEL 2030 (Level 2), Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre (September -

November 2011).

20. FPEL3040 (Level 3), Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre (November – December

2011).

21. FEAAL 0603 (English for Education, Arts and Law), Language Centre (September-

December 2012).

22. Academic Writing course offered at Rostov State Pedagogical University, Russia

(September 1991-2005)

23. General Linguistics: Introduction course offered at Rostov State Pedagogical University,

Russia (January 2002 – 2006).

24. International Higher Education Concepts and Terminology: Comparative Perspective

course offered at Rostov State Pedagogical University, Russia (September 2002 – 2006).

25. English Language Curriculum Design course offered at Rostov State Pedagogical

University, Russia (September 1994 -2006).

26. Latin I and II courses offered at Rostov State Pedagogical University, Russia (September

1983 – 2006).

27. Methods of English Language Teaching course offered at Rostov State Pedagogical

University, Russia (September 1996-2006).

28. English Grammar course offered at Rostov State Pedagogical University, Russia

(September 1982-2003).

29. English Speaking course offered at Rostov State Pedagogical University, Russia

(September 1982 -1991).

30. Academic Writing course offered at Rostov State Pedagogical University, Russia

(September 1982 -1991).

31. “Ancient Languages and Ancient Cultures” course offered at Rostov State Pedagogical

University, Russia (September 1982 -1991).

Professional Experience

1. Head of Professional Development and Research Unit, Sultan Qaboos University,

Language Centre, Oman, September 2011 – present.

2. Head of the Professional Development Committee, Sultan Qaboos University, Language

Centre, Oman, January 2008 – September 2011.

3. Head of the English Language Chair, Rostov-State Pedagogical University, Rostov-on-

Don, Russia, January 2003-August 2006.

4. Member of the Language Centre Training Committee, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman,

October 2013 – present.

5. Member of the Research Committee, Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre, Oman,

January 2009 – September 2011.

6. Member of the Recruitment Committee, Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre,

Oman, September 2012 – present.

7. Member of the Steering Committee, Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre, Oman,

September 2011 – present.

8. Member of the Appraisal Committee, Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre,

Oman, February 2011 – present.

9. Conducted needs analysis for all sorts of curricula and courses.

10. Conducted comprehensive curriculum reviews.

11. Set up and supervised research and materials development projects.

12. Facilitation and consultancy in the Writing Centre, Sultan Qaboos University, Language

Centre, Oman, February – May 2012.

13. Supervised virtual learning projects, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, February –May

2012.

14. Reviewed books for international publishers (e.g. “Handbook of Research on Discourse

Behavior and Digital Communication: Language Structures and Social Interaction” IGI

Global (January-March 2009) and papers for international journals (e.g. Pertanika,

International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Russian Journal of Communication,

TESOL Journal, Izvestia Educational Journal of the Russian Academy of Education

Southern Affiliate, etc.)

15. Editorial Board Member of prestigious international journals (e.g., Russian Journal of

Communication, TESOL Journal, International Journal of Global Education).

16. Reviewed research proposal submitted to The Research Council, Sultanate of Oman.

17. Reviewed manuscripts for the Online International Journal of Arts and Humanities,

Online Research Journals Group. http://www.onlineresearchjournals.org/IJAH,

ISSN 2277-0852

Course design and materials development projects

1. Co-designed materials for a 4-week workshop “Designing electronic portfolios” (with

Clifford Emerson) for Postgraduate Students, Deanship of Postgraduate Studies at Sultan

Qaboos University (February-March 2014).

2. Co-designed materials for the Language Centre Virtual Professional Development

workshops (with Dr. Andrea Hall), September-December 2013.

3. Co-designed and implemented Language Centre Style Guide (authors: Jodi Lefort, Daniel

Stead, Aga Ptak, Anfal Al Waheibi, James Scully, Victoria Tuzlukova and Tony Schiera),

September 2013, available online:

http://www.squ.edu.om/Portals/28/Style%20Guide/Final_LCStyleGuide-3_w_cover.pdf. 4. Designed and conducted a 3 day workshop “Effective Communication, Critical Thinking

and Self-Presentation Skills” (with Dr. Rahma Al-Mahrooqi) workshop for Postgraduate

Students, Deanship of Postgraduate Studies at Sultan Qaboos University (June 3-5, 2013).

5. Designed and conducted “Critical Inquiry and Research Design” workshop for

Postgraduate Students, Deanship of Postgraduate Studies at Sultan Qaboos University

(January 15, 2013 and June 2, 2013).

6. Designed and piloted materials for students’ research project, English for Education, Arts

and Law, Foundation Program, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (September –December

2012).

7. Set up and supervised materials for postgraduate students’ development projects, Sultan

Qaboos University, Oman (September 2009 – present).

8. Designed an academic coaching component of Postgraduate Students Training Program

offered by the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies at Sultan Qaboos University (August

2011).

9. Designed and piloted Skills Program for postgraduate students offered by the Deanship

of Postgraduate Studies at Sultan Qaboos University (August 2011).

10. Designed and piloted Supplementary Teaching Materials for LANC 1012 (General

English for Arts 1) course (February – May 2010).

11. Designed and piloted Supplementary Reading Materials for LANC 1013 (General

English for Arts 2) course (February – May 2010).

12. Reviewed LANC 1014 and LANC 1015 (General English for Arts 3 and 4) courses

curricula and teaching materials (February –May 2009)

13. Designed Supplementary Teaching Materials for LANC 1012 (General English for Arts

1) Repeaters course (February-May 2009).

14. Conducted needs analysis for LANC 1013 (General English for Arts 2: Repeaters) course

and curriculum (September-December 2008).

15. Designed and piloted “LANC 1012 Interview Project Students Booklet” (September-

December 2007).

16. Designed and piloted “LANC 1012 Interview Project Teachers Booklet” (September –

December 2007).

17. Designed and piloted “Fairy Tales” book for LANC 1013 students (February 2008 –

December 2009).

18. Designed and piloted teaching materials for LANC 1013 Students’ Independent Projects

(February – May 2009).

19. Designed materials for Critical Inquiry and Research Design Workshop, Sultan Qaboos

University, Oman, June 2012.

20. Participated in testing and invigilation: LANC 1012, LANC 1013, LANC1014, LANC 1015

General English for Arts Courses, English for Science I & II, Foundation Program

(September 2006 – present)

21. Organized and facilitated LANC 1012 and LANC1013 educational trips and community

connection projects (“Muttrah Souq”, “Museums of Muscat”, “The Wave”, Golf Course),

Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (September 2009 – April 2012).

22. Organized and facilitated on-campus educational trips of LANC 1013 students (“Reading

Notices”, “Shopping on Campus: Students’ Consumer Establishment”), Sultan Qaboos

University, Oman (February – May 2010).

23. Organized and facilitated students’ project “LANC 1013 Cookbook: The Best Recipes

from LANC 1013 Students”, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (February - May 2008).

24. Organized and facilitated LANC 1012 (General English for Arts 1) Interview-based

project, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (September 2007 – May 2009).

25. Organized and facilitated Level 3 General Foundation Program students’ project “Job Fair

in the Open Air”, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (November 2011).

26. Developed the Writing Centre Hot Box Weekly Activities for FELP Level 2 and Level 3

students, Sultan Qaboos University, Language Centre (February-May 2012).

27. Promoted integration of computer-mediated on-line and off-line language learning tools

and services into General English for Arts courses; conducted a mini study on

identification of when and where it is better to incorporate Internet-based assignments

into the classroom, students’ self-study and extracurricular activities of General English

for Arts students, and designed materials for the “Virtual General English” course, posted

on Moodle open source course management system, Sultan Qaboos University,

Language Centre (February-May 2009).

28. Designed Professional Materials for Demonstrators, Sultan Qaboos University, Language

Centre, Oman (October-December 2011).

29. Developed teaching and supplementary materials for “English Language Curriculum

Design” course (January – May 2004).

30. Designed materials for “Ancient Languages and Ancient Cultures” course offered at

Rostov State Pedagogical University, Russia (May-August 1991).

Consultancies/External Examiner

1. External Examinar, MA thesis (ELT Curriculum and Methodology) conducted by Khulud

Said Rashid Al Bilushu, titled “Effect of e-mail exchange on Omani students’ EFL writing

skills” (January 2014).

2. External Examiner, MA thesis conducted by Nasra Hamed Al-Mahrouqi, titled “EFL

Teachers’ Perceptions, Practices and Difficulties of Omani Learner-Centered Approach”

(January 2013).

3. External Examiner, MA thesis conducted by Mr. Yahya Suleiman Al Jahwari, titled “The

Role of Prior Knowledge in EFL Reading Comprehension: Omani teachers’ perspectives

and classroom strategies” (January 2011).

4. External Examiner, PhD thesis conducted by Alexandra Akopova “Author’s

Communicative Strategies in Post Modern Literature Discourse”, Rostov Academy of

National Economy, Rostov-on-Don, Russia (November 2010).

5. External Examiner, PhD thesis conducted by Elena Makhniskaya, titled “Modern

Economic Discourse as a Phenomenon of Cognitive Linguistics”, Rostov Academy of

National Economy, Rostov-on-Don, Russia (June 2008).

6. External Examiner, PhD thesis conducted by Tatyana Evseeva “A Translated Text with

Comments: Structural, Cognitive, Functional and Pragmatic Features”, Southern Federal

University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia (July 2007).

Thesis supervision

1. Supervisor, PhD thesis conducted by Elena Yazikova “English Terminology of E-

Learning: Structure, Semantics, Features”, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don,

Russia, November 2010.

2. Supervisor, PhD thesis conducted by Anna Andrienko “Concept “success” in American

and Russian linguistics and culture”, Belgorod State University, Belgorod, 2010.

3. Supervisor, PhD thesis conducted by Natalia Zolotova “Modality of Educational Text”,

Kabardino-Balkarsky State University, Nalchik, Russia, January 2007.

4. Supervisor, PhD thesis conducted by Natalia Pushkina “Expressiveness of Academic Texts

on Education” Kabardino-Balkarsky State University, Nalchik, Russia, January 2007.

5. Supervisor, PhD thesis conducted by Marina Sukhomlinova “Structural and semantic

characteristics of the lexemes on higher education in the English language”, Belgorod

State University, Belgorod, Russia, October 2005.

6. Supervisor, PhD thesis conducted by Elvina Bagdasarova “Modern English Verbal

Lexemes: Etymological, Word formation and Semantic Aspects” (based on the analysis of

The Oxford Dictionary of Current English”), Rostov State Pedagogical University, Russia,

2005.

Presentations/workshops for the community

1. Conducted a three-hour workshop “Understanding and using Latin in English academic

discourse” for postgraduate students, faculty and researchers, Sultan Qaboos University,

Oman, January 26, 2014.

2. Conducted a five-hour workshop “Critical inquiry and research design” for postgraduate

students, faculty and researchers, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, February 2, 2014.

3. Conducted a four-day workshop (with Clifford Emerson) “Designing electronic

portfolios” for postgraduate students, faculty and researchers, Sultan Qaboos University,

Oman, February 2014.

4. Conducted a two day workshop (with Dr. Andrea Hall) on virtual professional

development for the Language Centre teachers, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, 15-16

January 2014.

5. Conducted two workshops on marine tourism glossary projects for the students of the

College of Education and College of Agriculture and Marine Science Sultan Qaboos

University, Oman, 17 December 2013.

6. Conducted a five hour workshop “Critical inquiry and research design”, 2 June, 2013,

Deanship of Postgraduate Studies, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

7. Conducted a three day summer program “Effective communication, critical thinking and

self-presentation skills” (with Dr. Rahma Al-Mahrooqi), 3-5 June 2013, Deanship of

Postgraduate Studies, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

8. Conducted a workshop “Field Trips/Experiential Learning Experiences” (with Christine

Eltayeb and Anne Gilhooly) on Professional Development Day, Language Centre, Sultan

Qaboos University, Oman, May 19th, 2013.

9. Conducted a professional development workshop “"Review of Publishing Project -

Electronic Portfolios as an effective tool for learning and skills development with Omani

Students” (with Clifford Emerson), December 19th, 2012, Language Centre, Sultan

Qaboos University, Muscat.

10. Presented a book project “Glimpses of Oman: Ten Stories about a beautiful country and

its people” at Oman Tourism College, December 12, 2012.

11. Gave a presentation to new teachers of the Language Centre about professional

development and research at SQU, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, September 2012.

12. Conducted a workshop “Research Culture in Language Institutions: Change-Bringing

Mechanisms” (prepared with Al-Mahrooqi, R.) at the Language Centre ELT Research

Symposium, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, February 2010.

13. Presented a book project (prepared with Saleh Al-Busaidi) “General Foundation Programs

in Oman”, Sultan Qaboos University Language Centre (May 2012).

14. Presented a project “Revision and Evaluation of General for Arts Courses Based on New

Changes and Challenges” (prepared with Badria Al-Aweiny) at the Language Centre

Professional Development Day, Sultan Qaboos University (May 2009).

15. Presented a project “Generating Interest and Motivation for Continuing Professional

Development” (prepared with Aisha Babood) at the Language Centre Professional

Development Day, Sultan Qaboos University (May 2009).

16. Presented the results of the projects “Professional Skills and Needs Survey” (prepared

with Shahid Abrar), Sultan Qaboos University (May 2011).

17. Conducted a workshop “Systematic categorization and correlation of professional

development expertise, needs and wants of the Language Centre staff” ( prepared with

Ahoud Al-Balushi, Shahid Abrar and Suad Al-Busaidi), Sultan Qaboos University

(February 2009).

18. Conducted a workshop for the Language Centre teachers “Quantitative and qualitative

analysis of General English for Arts teaching materials” supported by the discussion of

the evaluation checklists, diagrams of the quantitative data and results of face-to-face

interviews (prepared with Badria Al-Aweini), Sultan Qaboos University, Language

Centre (February, 2009).

19. Presented at the Language Centre Retreat Day “Pursuing Excellence: How to Get

Published in ELT Journals”, May 2009.

20. Gave a talk at the Language Centre Professional Development Day “Professional

Development at the Language Centre”, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, May 2008.

21. Gave a talk “Onomastics of Higher Education: Global Tendencies and Local Traditions”,

Faculty Seminar, English Department, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Sultan

Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, December 2008.

22. Gave a talk “Professional Development in the Language Centre”, Sultan Qaboos

University, Muscat, Oman, May 2011.

23. Gave a talk “Getting a Promotion: Personal Experiences and Advice’, Sultan Qaboos

University, Language Centre teachers, September 2011.

Conference presentations and workshops

1. Pedagogical value of stories: Providing motivation for reading and creative language

growth (with Eltayeb, C. and Gilhooly, A.). Paper presented at First DU National English

Language Conference (DUNELC 2014) “Innovations in teaching and researching

English language, linguistics, literature and translation: Voices from the Omani

classroom. Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman. February 22-24, 2014.

2. Incorporating multilingual development support philosophy in tertiary education in

Oman (with Dobretsov, S., Al-Busaidi, S. and Wenke, A.). Paper presented at First DU

National English Language Conference (DUNELC 2014) “Innovations in teaching and

researching English language, linguistics, literature and translation: Voices from the

Omani classroom. Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman. February 22-24, 2014.

3. Computer self-efficacy, managers' requirements and professional development in a

university language centre (with James Scully, Louise Greenwood, Henrick Borger &

Jamila Al Siyabi). Paper presented at Globalization and Localization in Computer-

Assisted Language Learning (GloCall 2013) conference, The University of Danang, Da

Nang, Vietnam, November 29-30, 2013.

4. Muscat as a tourist destination: Linguistic and socio-cultural perspectives. Paper

presented at the symposium “Muscat: History and civilization”, Sultan Qaboos

University, Oman, 27-28 October, 2013.

5. Students’ autonomy support in the context of the Foundation Programs in Oman. (with

Saleh Al-Busaidi). Paper presented at “The Macrotheme Conference on Business and

Social Sciences, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 27-28 June, 2013.

6. Educational value of local stories in EFL classroom (with Christine Eltayeb). Paper

presented at Oman International ELT conference “Changing times, emerging

opportunities in ELT. 17-18 April, 2013. The Language Centre, Sultan Qaboos University,

Oman.

7. Communication skills in Omani higher education language programs: Is there a gap

between job market requirements and Omani graduates’ competence? (with Rahma Al-

Mahrooqi). College of Arts & Social Sciences 2nd International Conference “The Role of

Social Sciences in Investigating Contemporary Social Phenomena: Current Approaches

and Future Vision”, 16-18 December, 2012, Muscat, Oman.

8. The role of bilingual Terminology Dictionaries in the Age of Globalization. 11th Nordic

Conference on Bilingualism. June 14-16th, 2012, Copenhagen, Denmark.

9. Investigating Omani Postgraduate Students' Learning Experiences and Communication

Needs (with Rahma Al-Mahrooqi). The Macrotheme Conference on Education and

Training, 27-28 December, 2012, Paris, France.

10. Students’ Self-Perceived Impact of the Foundation Programs on Their Development as

Independent Learners (with Saleh Al-Busaidi). International Journal of Arts and Sciences

(IJAS) International Conference for Academic Disciplines. American University of

Rome, 29 October-1 November, 2012, Rome, Italy.

11. Students’ Perceptions of the Impact of the Foundation Programs (with Saleh Al-Busaidi).

The Macrotheme Conference on Education and Training, 27-28 December, 2012, Paris,

France.

12. ELT Conference as a Professional Development Forum (with Samar Al-Khammash) 12th

Annual Oman International ELT Conference “Empowering Teachers and Learners”

Sultan Qaboos University. The Language Centre, April 2012.

13. Assuring Quality in ELT: Professional Development Perspectives (with Shadia Al-

Belushi), 11th Annual Oman International ELT Conference “Empowering Teachers and

Learners” Sultan Qaboos University. The Language Centre, April 2011.

14. Students’ Culture as a Choice for Curricula, 10th Annual Oman International ELT

Conference “Current Perspectives in ELT. New Methodologies, Research and Best

Practices”. Sultan Qaboos University. The Language Centre, April 2010.

15. Computer Assistance in Corpus-Based Language Research, Second International

Conference “Language, Linguistics, Literature and Translation: Centering the Marginal,

Stretching the Boundaries”, Sultan Qaboos University, College of Arts and Social

Sciences, March 2010.

16. English in Oman through the Prism of University Teachers’ Perceptions and Attitudes

(prepared with Rahma Al-Mahrooqi.), Second International Conference “Language,

Linguistics, Literature and Translation: Centering the Marginal, Stretching the

Boundaries”, Sultan Qaboos University, College of Arts and Social Sciences, March 2010.

17. Rethinking English in Oman: Curriculum Dilemmas (prepared with Rahma Al-

Mahrooqi), 9th Oman International ELT Conference “Responding to Challenges in

Curriculum, Assessment and Independent Learning”. Muscat, Oman, April 2009.

18. What Can Literatures Do that Textbooks Can’t? (prepared with Christine Eltayeb),

Colleges of Technology English Language Conference (in Association with the British

Council) “Putting the Learner First”. Muscat, Oman, Muscat College of Technology,

March 2009.

19. Culture-Study Component in TEFL programs in Oman (prepared with Rahma Al-

Mahrooqi), MESTYF (Muscat English Supervisors and Teachers Yearly Forum)

Conference. Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, March 2009.

20. Analyzing the Impact of Teachers’ Professional Development on the Quality of

Education (prepared with Ahoud Al Balushi, Shahid Abrar and Suad Al Busaidi), Oman

National Quality Conference “Quality Management and Enhancement in Higher

Education”, Muscat, Oman, October 2008.

21. Using TextAnalyst and NetXtract for Linguistic Research Optimization. International

Conference “Numerical Analysis and Optimization”, College of Science. Sultan Qaboos

University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, April 2008.

22. Using Authentic Materials for Integrated Skills Instruction (prepared with Christine

Eltayeb). Oman International ELT Conference “Integration of Skills: Creative Methods

and Techniques in ELT” 23-24 April 2008, Language Centre, Sultan Qaboos University,

Sultanate of Oman, April 2008.

23. Virtual General English Course: Challenges and Solutions (prepared with Christine

Eltayeb, Badria Al-Aweiny, Fathiya Al-Abri), Colleges of Technology English Language

Teaching Conference “The Communicative Classroom. Al Musanna College of

Technology, Oman, March 2008.

24. Making Social Attributes and Cultural Values Central to ELT Materials (prepared with

Christine Eltayeb), 7th Annual ELT Conference Working with ELT Materials: From

Design to Implementation. 18-19 April 2007. Language Centre, SQU, Sultanate of Oman,

April 2007.

25. Abstract and Logical Approach to Communication Lexicon Localization and

Translation, International Conference “Building Bridges: Integrating Language,

Linguistics, Literature and Translation in Pedagogy and Research” English Department,

Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, March 2007.

26. Exploring Language Teachers’ Professional Development: Driving Forces and Impact

(prepared with Shadia Al-Balushi). GEC 2011 – New Trends on Global Education

Conference 2011, North Cyprus, November 2011.

27. Educational Value of Fairy Tales in EFL Classroom: Case study in Oman (prepared with

Christine Eltayeb).ICET World Assembly “Teachers and Teacher Education: Towards

excellence in curriculum, pedagogy and leadership”, July 11-14, 2011 – Glasgow,

Scotland, July 2011.

28. E-Learning Management Systems: Multidimensional Perspectives for Foreign Language

Acquisition. CELW 2011: The International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace,

June 8th-10th, Columbia University, New York, June 2011.

29. E-course management Systems for Language Learning: Pedagogical Implications and

Orientations. E-Case & E-Tech 2011. 2011 International Conference on e-Commerce, E-

Administration, E-Society, e-Education, and E-Technology. January 18-20, Tokyo, Japan,

January 2011.

30. Exploration of Individual Preferences in Language Learning Process Engagement

(prepared with Anne Gilhooly). The 31st Annual Thailand TESOL International

Conference “Transforming The Language Classroom: Meeting the Needs of the

Globalized World”. January 21-22, Chiang May, Thailand, January 2011.

31. Targeting Websites for Successful English Language Learning (with Christine Eltayeb).

TEFLIN 57th International Conference. Bandung, 1-3 November, 2010.

32. What should teachers know about their students’ learning styles? (with Anne Gilhooly).

TEFLIN 57th International Conference. Bandung, 1-3 November, 2010.

33. The Landscape of Tourism in Oman within the Context of the English Language”. (with

Rahma Al-Mahrooqi). 4th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in

Destinations “Living Landscapes of Oman”, 10-12 October 2010, Muscat, Oman, October

2010.

34. Generating Interest and Motivation for Continuing Professional Development. (with

Aisha Baabood, Shadia Al-Belushi, and Suad Al-Busaidi.), ICET 54th World Assembly

“Maintaining Strategic Agility: Managing Change and Assuring Quality in Education for

Teaching”. Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, December 2009.

35. Moodle-Based Virtual Courses in Oman: Current Running and Future Outlooks

(prepared with Christine Eltayeb), ICET 54th World Assembly “Maintaining Strategic

Agility: Managing Change and Assuring Quality in Education for Teaching”. Muscat,

Sultanate of Oman, December 2009.

36. New Developments in Optimization of Linguistic Corpus Research: TextAnalyst and

NetXtract. Corpus Linguistics 2009 International Conference. Liverpool, UK, July 2009.

37. Culture in EFL Classroom: A Case Study in Oman (with Rahma Al-Mahrooqi). Cebu

International EFL Conference, Cebu, Philippines, August 2009.

38. Bridging the Global and the Local together through English in Oman (with Rahma Al-

Mahrooqi), International Conference “Regionalizing Oman- political, Economic and

Social Dynamics” Leipzig, Germany, March 2010.

39. Tapping into Students’ Interests and Individual Needs”. (with Christine Eltayeb). The 1st

International Conference on English Language Teaching “Inspiration for Enhancing

Effective EFL Learning and Teaching. (Co-sponsored by the Office of the Higher

Education Commission). Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, August

2009.

40. Social and Cultural Contexts of Internet-Based Research Communities (with Rozina,

I.).The annual meeting of the International Communication Association, TBA, Montreal,

Quebec, Canada, May 2009.

41. Computer-Mediated Communication as a Socio-Cultural Tool for Meaningful

Educational Contexts Simulation (with Irina Rozina).Presented at the international

transdisciplinary conference “The good, the bad and the challenging: the user and the

future of information and communication technologies,” organized by COST Action 298

“Participation in the Broadband Society”. Copenhagen, Denmark, May 2009. Online:

http://www.abs-center.si/gbccd/papers/P008.pdf 42. Linguistic and Cross-Cultural Potential of Academic Texts on Education(with Ekaterina

Goosen). The 3d International Research Conference “Issues of Foreign Language Theory

and Practice of Teaching”. Taganrog, Russia, June 2009.

43. Challenges and Opportunities of Using Authentic Regional English Language Materials.

5th VTTN ELT Conference “Challenges and Changes in English Language Teaching.

Hanoi, January 2009.

44. Integrating Intercultural Focus into ELT Materials: How Do We Make Change Work?

(with Christine Eltayeb). Responding to Change: Flexibility in the Delivery of Language

Programs. Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, January 2008.

45. Successful models for enhancing intercultural communication. TESOL Convention

“Hearing Every Voice”, Baltimore, USA< March 2003.

46. Telecommunication Projects for Foreign Language Competence Enhancement. TESOL

Arabia, Dubai, UAE, March 2003.

47. Interdisciplinary Approach for Multicultural and Multilingual Educational Terminology

Standardization”. TKE-2002, Nance, France. August 2002.

48. New Educational Technologies in Enhancing Professional Collaboration of Educators.

International English language teachers conference, Tomsk, Russia, April 2003.

49. Microlanguage of telecomputing research within the context of educational

lexicography. International conference “Cross-cultural communication: global and

regional aspects”, Rostov-State Pedagogical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia, 11-12

May, 2000.

50. Communicative Aspects of Gender as Explored through CULTURAL VALUES Project.

International conference “Global English for Global Understanding”, Moscow, Russia,

May 2001.

51. Outlines and outcomes of Educational Terminology Research: ELT and Cross-Cultural

Competence”. International conference “Global English for Global Understanding”,

Moscow, Russia, May 2001.

52. Multilingual Internet Glossary: Russian Version”. (with Irina Rozina). TKE’99. Innsbruck,

Austria, August, 1999.

53. Off-line Resources for EFL Communicative Competence Improvement” (with Irina

Rozina and Cynthia Woods). ESP/BESIG Russia Conference. Moscow, Russia, June2001.

54. Bridging the Gap between Russian and American Educational Terminology: On-going

Lexicographic Project. International Conference “Languages in the Modern World”,

Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, January 2001.

55. Intercultural Telecommunication Projects in EFL Programs, NATE Russia Conference,

Saratov, Russia, May 2002.

56. English in a Multi-Cultural Community” (with Elena Yazikova and Yelena Yatsenko). 11th

NATE Russia Conference. Izhevsk, Russia, May 2005.

Participation in workshops and conferences

1. Participated in the “3rd Global Geotourism Conference”, funded by Oman Ministry of

Tourism, Muscat, Oman, November 2011.

2. Participated in the International conference “Learner-Centered Approaches to Training”,

funded by Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), sponsored by Creative Associates

International INC., Seward Incorporated International, College of Education Sultan

Qaboos University and Oman Ministry of Education, Muscat, Oman, March 2010.

3. Participated in the workshop series “Designing a E-Learning Course”, organized by

Learning and Teaching Department, Centre for Educational Technology, Sultan Qaboos

University, Muscat, Oman, January 2008.

4. Participated in “Scientific Paper Writing Workshop”, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat,

Oman, November 2009.

5. Participated in “Moodle Majlis 2008”, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, October

2008.

Non-refereed journal articles and conference proceedings

1. Khamash, S. & Tuzlukova, V. (2012). ELT Conference as a Professional Development

Forum: Experiences, Challenges and Value. In: Proceedings of the 12th Oman

International ELT Conference “Quality in ELT: Raising pedagogical standards”. 18-19

April, 2012, Muscat: Oman, pp.119-132.

2. Tuzlukova, V. & Al-Belushi, Sh. (2012). Exploring Language Teachers’ Professional

Development: Driving Forces and Impact. LC Forum. Journal for teachers of English as

an international language. Spring 2012. pp. 43-53.

3. Tuzlukova, V. (2012). The Role of Bilingual Terminology Dictionaries in the Age of

Globalization. Proceedings of the 11th Nordic Conference on Bilingualism. Copenhagen,

Denmark. pp. 50-51.

[http://bilingualism.au.dk/fileadmin/www.bilingualism.au.dk/Book_of_abstracts_June_11.p

df#page=50].

4. Tuzlukova, V. & Eltayeb, C. (2011). Tapping Into Students’ Culture, Interests and Needs.

LC Forum. Journal for teachers of English as an international language. Summer 2011.

pp. 55-69.

5. Tuzlukova, V. & Eltayeb, C. (2011). Proceedings of ICET World Assembly “Teachers and

Teacher Education: Towards Excellence in Pedagogy, Curriculum and Learning”, 11-14

July, 2011, Glasgow, UK, p.45.

6. Tuzlukova, V. & Eltayeb, C. (2009). Using Authentic Materials for Integrated Language

Skills Instruction. LC Forum. Journal for teachers of English as an international

language. April 2009. pp. 47-54.

7. Tuzlukova, V. (2008). Developing Approaches to Educational Lexicon Study. LC Forum.

A special edition for the 8th Oman International ELT Conference 2008. Sultan Qaboos

Printing Press. Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

8. Al Balushi, A., Abrar, S., Al Busaidi, S., Tuzlukova, V. (2008). Analyzing the Impact of

Teachers’ Professional Development on the Quality of Education. Proceedings of the

Oman National Quality Conference 28-29 October 2008 “Quality Management and

Enhancement in Higher Education”.

9. Tuzlukova, V. & Eltayeb, C. (2009, March). What Can Literatures Do that Textbooks

Can’t? Proceedings of the Colleges of Technology English Language Conference (in

Association with the British Council) “Putting the Learner First”. Muscat College of

Technology. Muscat, Oman.

10. Tuzlukova, V., Eltayeb, C., Al-Aweiny, B., Al-Abri, F. (2008, March). Virtual General

English Course: Challenges and Solutions. Proceedings of the Colleges of Technology

English Language Teaching Conference “The Communicative Classroom. Al Musannah

College of Technology. Musannah, Oman.

11. Tuzlukova, V. (April, 2008). Using TextAnalyst and NetXtract for Linguistic Research

Optimization. Proceedings of the International Conference “Numerical Analysis and

Optimization”. College of Science. Sultan Qaboos University. Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

12. Tuzlukova, V. & Eltayeb, C. (2008). Using Authentic Materials for Integrated Skills

Instruction. Proceedings of Oman International ELT Conference “Integration of Skills:

Creative Methods and Techniques in ELT” 23-24 April 2008, Language Centre, Sultan

Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.

13. Tuzlukova, V. & Eltayeb, C. (2007). “Making Social Attributes and Cultural Values

Central to ELT Materials”. Proceedings of the 7th Annual ELT Conference Working with

ELT Materials: From Design to Implementation. 18-19 April 2007. Language Centre.

Sultan Qaboos University. Muscat, Oman.

14. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (2012). Fostering Communicative Ability through

Experiential Learning and Community Integration. Proceedings of the Symposium “The

Best Practices in Teaching and Learning”. Al Musanna College of Technology. Ministry

of Manpower. 14th April 2012 (on CD).

15. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (2012) Catering to the Needs of the Workplace: Do

English Classes in Oman Impart Key Communication Skills?. Proceedings of Oman

Symposium on Management (OSOM 2012) “Inspiring Oman towards new horizons of

growth.” (4th March 2012). p. 232-254 (on CD).

16. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (2012).Meeting Employers’ Needs: Communication

Skills in Omani Tertiary Education. Proceedings of Oman Symposium on Management

(OSOM 2012) “Inspiring Oman towards new horizons of growth.” (4th March 2012). p.

208-231. (on CD).

17. Tuzlukova, V. & Eltayeb, C. (2011). Educational Value of Fairy Tales in EFL Classroom:

Case study in Oman. Proceedings of the ICET World Assembly “Teachers and Teacher

Education: Towards excellence in curriculum, pedagogy and leadership”, July 11-14, 2011

– Glasgow, Scotland (abstract). - p.41.

18. Tuzlukova, V. & Gilhooly, A. (2010). What should teachers know about their students’

learning styles? In: Proceedings of TEFLIN 57th International Conference “Revitalizing

Professionalism IN ELT as a Response to the Globalized World”. Bandung, 1-3 November,

2010 (on CD).

19. Tuzlukova, V. (2008). Proper Names in Education: Local Traditions and Global

Tendencies. Names in Multi-Lingual, Multi-Cultural and Multi-Ethnic Contact.

Proceedings of the 23rd International Congress of Onomastic Studies. August 17-22, 2008,

York University, Toronto, Canada. ISBN 978 – 1-55014-521-2 (published on CD).

20. Rozina I., Tuzlukova, V. (2007). Russian Communication Association: Experience of

Virtual Community. Web Based Communities. Proceedings of the International

Conference of the International Association for the Development of the International

Society. February 18-20, Salamanca, Spain, 2007. pp. 3 80-384.

21. Tuzlukova, V., Andrienko E., Goosen E. (2008). Education as a Resource of Linguistic and

Cultural Information. Proceedings of the International Conference “Intercultural

Communication Challenges in ELT” 29 May –June 1, Ulan Ude, Buryat State University

Publishing House, 2008, pp. 35-43 (in Russian).

22. Tuzlukova, V. (2008). Enhancing the Development of Communicative Skills within

Multicultural Contexts. Communication Studies Today: At the Crossroads of the

Disciplines (Communication-2008), 9-13 June, Moscow, Russia, pp. 398-403 (in Russian).

23. Tuzlukova, V., Mamedov, G. (2007). Some Basic Tendencies of Corporate Learning

Market in Russia and USA. Symposium on Blended and Corporate Learning.

Divnomorsk, Russia, August, 2007 (on CD-Rom) (in Russian).

24. Tuzlukova, V., Eltayeb, C., Al Aweiny B., Al Abri, F. (2009). Communicative Classroom

Design. Proceedings of the International Conference “Language of Professional

Communication: Functions, Media and Technologies” pp.65-72.

25. Tuzlukova, V. (2007). Lexemes that specify the characteristics of the language of the

educational discourse. In: Communicative Paradigm in Humanities. Proceedings of the

XI International Conference, Rostov-on-Don. pp. 23-27 (in Russian).

26. Tuzlukova, V. Rozina, I. (2008). Content and Didactic Scope of Digital Media and

Computer Mediated Communication in Foreign Language Acquisition. Communication

Studies Today: At the Crossroads of the Disciplines (Communication-2008), 9-13 June,

Moscow, Russia, pp.405-409. (in Russian).

27. Tuzlukova, V., Goosen E. & Andrienko, E. (2009). Linguistic and Cross-Cultural Potential

of Academic Texts on Education. In: Polenova, G. (Ed.), Issues of Foreign Language

Theory and Practice of Teaching: Collection of papers presented at the 3d International

Conference, Part 1 (pp.291-298). Taganrog State Pedagogical Institute Press, Taganrog,

Russia (in Russian).

28. Tuzlukova, V. (2002). Interdisciplinary Approach for Multicultural and Multilinguak

Education Standardization. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference

“Terminology and Knowledge Engineering” (TKE) 28-30 August, 2002. Nancy, France,

pp.133-137.

29. Tuzlukova, V. & Rozina, I. (1999). Multilingual Internet Glossary: Russian Version.

Proceedings of the 5th International Congress onTerminology and Knowledge

Engineering (TKE-99), 23-27 August 1999. Innsbruck, Austria, pp.653-659.

30. Tuzlukova, V. & Lubnina, E. (2003). Russian ELT Virtual Community Project.

Proceedings of the 9th TESOL Arabia Conference “English Language Teaching in the IT

Age”. Volume 8. pp. 245-255.

31. Tuzlukova, V. (2003). Computer-Assisted Educational Terminology Study. Proceedings of

the International Workshop “Speech and Computer” (SPECOM’2003). Moscow, Russia,

27-29 October 2003, pp. 369-371.

32. Tuzlukova, V. (2005). Using the Power of Internet for EFL Writing Activities. Proceedings

of the 3rd Asia TEFL International Conference “TEFL Asia: Unity within Diversity”.

November 4-6, 2005. Beijing, China, p. 292.

33. Tuzlukova, V. (2006). Using the Internet for Teaching EFL Students Writing. Proceedings

of the 6th Annual Conference “Language Learning in the Cyber Age: Innovations and

Challenges. 19-20 April, 2001, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, p.45.

34. Tuzlukova, V. & Shea, M. (2006). Web-based Activities for EFL Students. Proceedings of

the International Conference “The Role of Multicultural Communication in Teaching

and Learning Foreign Languages” (June 1-2, 2006). Buryat State University, Ulan-Ude

Russia, pp.8-9.

35. Tuzlukova, V., Rozina, I. & Woods, C. (June 2001). Off-line Resources for EFL

Communicative Competence Improvements. ESP/BESIG Russia. No. 14. pp. 27-28.

36. Tuzlukova, V. (2002). International Lexicography for Communication Terminology

Recording, Processing and Presentation. Proceedings of the International Conference

“Communicating Across Differences”. Part 1. Pyatigorsk, Russia, pp. 23-24.

37. Tuzlukova, V. & Martin, J. (2000). Undertaking Educational Reform: Regional and Global

Aspects. Intercultural Communication: Theory and Practice. Moscow. pp. 180-186.

Panel presentations and invited key-note speaker

1. Tuzlukova, V. & Al-Busaidi, S. (2013). “Current Status and Future Development of the

English Foundation Programs in the GCC States: Example of the Sultanate of Oman”.

Paper presented in the workshop entitled “Educational challenges in the GCC in the 21st

century” at the Gulf Research Meeting (GRM) Conference in Cambridge, 2-5 July, 2013,

Cambridge, UK 2. Tuzlukova, V. “Social and Cultural Contexts of Internet-Based Research”. International

Communication Association Conference “Communicating for Social Impact” panel

session. (prepared with Rozina, I.) Montreal, Canada, May 2008.

3. Tuzlukova, V. “Russian Communication Association as a Professional Virtual

Community” (prepared with Rozina, I.). NCA Annual Convention “Communicating

Worldviews: Faith-Intellect-Ethics”, Chicago, IL, November 2007.

4. Tuzlukova, V. Culture-based Curriculum: Myths and Realities of Bridging Global and

Local in the EFL Classroom”. Central Florida TESOL Winter Speaker’s Series, January

2012.

5. Tuzlukova, V. “Teaching English in a culture-appropriate way”. The International

Conference “Innovative English Language Teaching”. Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 2009.

6. Tuzlukova, V. Keynote speech at the International Conference “Language of Professional

Communication: Functions, Media and Technologies”19th July 2008. Rostov, Russia, July

2008.

Newspaper articles in English

1. Tuzlukova, V. (2011). Professional Development Perspectives. Horizon. Issue 213. Sultan

Qaboos University Printing Press. Muscat, Oman.

2. Tuzlukova, V. & Al-Mahrooqi, R. (2009). English in Oman: Cross-Cultural and Cross-

Disciplinary Perspectives. Horizon. Issue 156 (4). Sultan Qaboos University Printing

Press. Muscat, Oman.

3. Tuzlukova, V. et al. (2006). Higher Education in the USA. Unit 1. English. Issue 7.April 1-

15, Moscow, Russia.

4. Tuzlukova, V. et al. (2006). Higher Education in the USA. Unit 6. English. Issue 8.April

15-30, Moscow, Russia.

5. Tuzlukova, V. (2004). Developing American Studies Courses, or how to make American

Studies Courses for pre-service teachers more communicative and true to life? Hello! On

line. Global English for Global Understanding. http://www.hello-

online.ru/content.php?contid=1580.

Refereed journal articles and conference proceedings

1. A-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (September 2014). English communication skills and

employability in the Arabian Gulf: The case of Oman. JSSH “Pertanika”, 22(3) (accepted

for publication).

2. Tuzlukova, V., Greenwood, L., Al-Siyabi, J. & Scully, J. (2013). Language teachers’

perceived self-efficacy: Identifying knowledge and skills gaps for teacher-driven

professional development. Arab World English Journal. 4(3), 284-299.

3. Al-Busaidi, S. & Tuzlukova, V. (August 2013). Some reflections on Moodle-based learning

in the English Foundation Programme of Sultan Qaboos University. Asian Journal of

Social Sciences and Humanities. 2(3), 166-173.

4. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (April 2013). Investigating Omani Postgraduate

Students’ Learning Experiences and Communicative Needs. European Journal of Social

Sciences. 38 (2), 241-251.

5. Tuzlukova, V. (2013). Muscat as a tourist destination: Linguistic and socio-cultural

perspectives. Proceeding of Symposium on Muscat: History and Civilization. 27-28

October 2013, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman (on CD).

6. Tuzlukova, V. Eltaeb, C. & Gilhooly, A. (2013). Encouraging Creative Reading in EFL

Classroom. ELT Conference Proceedings by LITU. Research, Renovation and

Reinforcement: Enhancing Quality in Language Education. March 15-16, 2013, Issue 2.

No.1, Bangkok, Thailand, ISSN 2286-8836, 237-248.

7. Emerson, C. & Tuzlukova, V. (2012). Electronic Portfolios as an Effective Tool for

Learning and Skills Development with Omani Students. Arab English World Journal

(AWEJ). 3 (4), 72-96.

8. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (2012). Meeting employers’ needs: Communication

skills in Omani tertiary education. Proceedings of the Oman Symposium on

Management, Ibra: Ibra College of Technology Press, 208-231.

9. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (2012). Catering for the needs of the Workplace: Do

English classes in Oman impart key communication skills? Proceedings of the Oman

Symposium on Management. Ibra: Ibra College of Technology Press, 232-256.

10. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (2012). Fostering communicative ability through

experiential learning and community integration. Proceedings of the Symposium on Best

Practices in Teaching and Learning. Musanna: Musanna College of Technology, 1-14.

11. Tuzlukova, V. & Al-Mahrooqi, R. (2011). English Discourse of Tourism: An Example of

Oman. Cross-Cultural Studies, 24, 315-337.

12. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (2011). Negotiating meaning in EFL Context. Pertanika.

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. 19

(1), 183-196.

13. Tuzlukova, V. & Al-Mahrooqi, R. (2011). English in the Context of Tourism in Oman.

Annals of the University of Craiova. Series: Philology. English. XII (1): 112-131.

14. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (2010). Mechanisms for Establishing A Research

Culture in Language Institutions. Pertanika. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.

18 (2), 391-398.

15. Tuzlukova, V., Al- Mussali, A. & Al-Mahrooqi, R. (2010). ELT Materials Writing Projects:

Challenges of Professional Communication. Arab World English Journal. 1(1), 40-79.

Online. http://awej.org.

16. Rozina, I. & Tuzlukova, V. (2009). A Virtual Research Seminar: Toward Analyzing

Similarities and Differences Between Traditional and Internet-Based Research

Communities. Russian Journal of Communication. Volume II, 1(2). Marquette Books

LLC, 128-133.

17. Rozina, I., Tuzlukova V. (2008). Students Adaptability to E-Learning: Social and Cultural

Contexts. Communication Theory and Practice. RCA Vestnik: The Collected Articles /

I.N. Rozina (ed.). – Rostov-na-Donu, IMB&L, 38-44. (posted on Encyclopedia Britannica

www.britannica.com).

18. Tuzlukova, V., Eltayeb, C. Al-Aweiny, B. Al-Abri, F. (2008). Using Moodle for

Communicative Classroom Design: Multiple Challenges and Feasible Solutions.

Educational Technology & Society. 11(2). 2008 (in Russian).

19. Tuzlukova, V. (2006). Lexicographic Portrait of Macmillan English Dictionary for

Advanced Learners. In: Tamerian, T. (Ed.). Issues of Philology and Educational

Linguistics: Collection of Research Papers. Vol. viii. North Osetian University Publishing

House, 2006, pp.408-412 (in Russian).

20. Tuzlukova, V. Sukhomlinova, M. (2006). Linguistic and cultural Peculiarities of Lexemes

that Nominate University Teaching Staff in the English Language. Slovesnost: Traditions

and Present Day Research: Collection of Research Papers. Rostov-on-Don, Russia. 215-219.

(in Russian).

21. Tuzlukova, V. & Rozina, I. (2009). Computer-Mediated Communication as a Socio-

Cultural Tool for Meaningful Educational Contexts Simulation. In: Sapio, B., Haddon, L.,

Mante-Meijer, E., Fortunati, L., Turk, T. & Loos, E. (Eds.), The good, the bad and the

challenging: the user and the future of information and communication technologies:

Conference proceedings, 2, 578-583, ABS-Centre, d.o.o. Koper, Slovenia.

22. Tuzlukova, V., Rozina, I. & Bonhiver, J. (2001). Communication Conceptualizations as

Viewed in Cross-Cultural Virtual Projects. Language and Communication. 1(1), 24-26.

23. Tuzlukova, V. (2001). Educational technology glossary. Klass, 2(3), 70-74.

24. Tuzlukova, V. (2002). ELT terminology research in computer-mediated environment.

Language and Communication. 2 (1), 99-101.

25. Tuzlukova, V. & Verbitskaya, M. (April & July 2003). Computer-Mediated Professional

Collaboration of Educators in Russia. Media and Technology for Human Resources

Development. An International Journal of Educational Technology. 14 (3 & 4), 78 - 86.

26. Tuzlukova, V. (2002). Terminology and Teacher Communication. IJOL – Indian Journal

of Open Learning, 11 (1), 95-102.

27. Tuzlukova, V. (2006). English educational lexemes as a source of culturally specific

information. Vestnik of Buryat University. Roman and German Philology, 2, 40-46.

28. Tuzlukova, V. (2002). Addressing the Task of the Information Resource Creation. Science

and Technology Terminology. Nauchno-technichesky referativny sbornik. Moscow, 1, 79-

84.

29. Tuzlukova, V. & Bogouslavskaya, V. (2002). Terms as Construes of “Theory and Practice

of Communication” Subject Domain Design in the Russian Science. Bulletin of the

Russian Communication Association, 1, 135-142.

30. Tuzlukova, V. (1999). Educational Terminology: Pragmatic Analysis. Integration of

Education. Federal Scientific Journal of the Regional Education. Moscow State University

named after N. Ogarev, 1, 16-21.

Book chapters

1. Tuzlukova, V., Al-Seyabi, F., Al-Rawahi, A. & Al-Owasi, A. (2014). Reading in the English

Foundation Programme Class: Omani students’ attitudes, thoughts and self-perceived

practices. In: Emery, H. & Moore, N. (Eds). Teaching, learning and researching reading in

EFL. TESOL Arabia Publications (accepted for publication).

2. Al-Busaidi, S. & Tuzlukova, V. (2013). Research on Foundation Programmes in Oman. In:

Al-Busaidi, S. & Tuzlukova, V. (2013). General Foundation Programmes in Higher Education

in the Sultanate of Oman: Experiences, Challenges and Considerations for the Future.

Muscat: Mazoon Press & Publishing, pp. 9-16.

3. Al-Busaidi, S. & Tuzlukova, V. (2013). Learner autonomy support in EFL classroom:

Students’ perspective. In: Al-Busaidi, S. & Tuzlukova, V. (2013). General Foundation

Programmes in Higher Education in the Sultanate of Oman: Experiences, Challenges and

Considerations for the Future. Muscat: Mazoon Press & Publishing, pp.138-157.

4. Gilhooly, A. & Tuzlukova, V. (2013). Addressing students’ individual learning

preferences. In: Al-Busaidi, S. & Tuzlukova, V. (2013). General Foundation Programmes in

Higher Education in the Sultanate of Oman: Experiences, Challenges and Considerations

for the Future. Muscat: Mazoon Press & Publishing, p.185-198.

5. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (2011) Culture Integration in Foreign Language

Teaching: Fostering Identities and Transcending Boundaries. In: Lee, S. & Tuzlukova, V.

(Eds). Language, Learning and Teaching. Athens: Athens Institute for Education and

Research.

6. Tuzlukova, V. & Rozina, I. (2010). Virtual Research Communities: From International

Patterns to Local Implementations. In: Rotimi Taiwo (ed.) Handbook of Research on

Discourse Behavior and Digital Communication: Language Structures and Social

Interaction. Hershey, PA: IGI Global: 745-758.

7. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (2013). Bringing the Global and the Local Together

through English in Oman. In: Steffen Wippel (ed.) “Regionalizing Oman-Political, Economic

and Social Dynamics.” United Nations University Series on Regionalism. Volume 6,

Springer: Dordrecht, Netherlands, 305-317. Online:

http://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-94-007-6821-5_19.pdf 8. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova V. (2010). The Influence of the Cultural and Linguistic

Orientations of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) Students on their Responses to Literatures

on the Internet. In: Rotimi Taiwo (ed.) Handbook of Research on Discourse Behavior and

Digital Communication: Language Structures and Social Interaction. Hershey, PA: IGI

Global: 687-699.

9. Tuzlukova, V. & Al Mahrooqi, R. (2010). Culture-based Curriculum Dilemmas. In: Al

Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova V. (Eds.). The Omani ELT Symphony: Maintaining Linguistic and

Socio-Cultural Equilibrium. Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Press, pp. 33-70.

10. Al-Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova, V. (2010). Introduction: Cultural Perspectives and ELT in

Oman. In: Al Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova V. (Eds.). The Omani ELT Symphony: Maintaining

Linguistic and Socio-Cultural Equilibrium. Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Press, pp.13-29.

11. Rozina, I. & Tuzlukova, V. (2001). Computer and Communication technologies as a tool

of cultural values comparative research. Educational Technologies. Voronezh State

University, Voronezh, Russia. Part 1. pp.31-38. (in Russian).

Books

1. Tuzlukova, V., Sacheti, P., Eltayeb, C. & Gilhooly, A. (2011). Glimpses of Oman: Ten

Stories About a Beautiful Country and Its People. Sultan Qaboos University Printing

Press. Muscat. Oman – 156p.

2. Tuzlukova, V., Al-Abri, F., Al-Mahrooqi, R., Al-Busaidi, S. & Al-Seyabi, F. (2011). Language

Learning Pedagogy Terminology: English-Arabic Glossary. Sultan Qaboos University

Printing Press, Muscat, Oman. – 121 p.

3. Tuzlukova, V., Eltayeb, C. & Al-Abri, F. (2009). A Collection of Fairy Tales. Sultan Qaboos

University Printing Press. Muscat. Oman. - 89 p.

4. Tuzlukova, V., Andrienko, A. et al. (2007). Higher Education in the USA. Moscow: Astrel

Publishing House. - 93 p.

5. Tuzlukova, V. et al. (2005). The World of US Higher Education. Rostov State Pedagogical

University Printing Press, Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

6. Milevskaya, T. & Tuzlukova, V. (2004). Theory of Language: Introductory Course. Rostov

State Pedagogical University Printing Press, Rostov-on-Don, Russia. – 98p. ISBN 5-8480-

0371-8. 7. Makarenkno, I., Tuzlukova, V. & Rozina, I. (2004). English with the Internet: Polycultural

Education Problems and Solutions. Rostov State Pedagogical University Printing Press,

Rostov-on-Don, Russia. – 52 p.

8. Tuzlukova, V. (1998). Higher Education: English-Russian Teachers’ Glossary. Rostov State

Pedagogical University Printing Press. Rostov-on-Don, Russia. – 105 p.

9. Tuzlukova, V. (2002). International Educational Lexicography in Multicultural

Information, Research and Educational Community (Theory, practice and further

development), Rostov State Pedagogical University Printing press, Rostov-on-Don,

Russia. – 156 p.

10. Tuzlukova, V. (2001). Modeling of the Regional Pedagogy’s Terminological System.

Rostov State Pedagogical University Printing press, Rostov-on-Don, Russia. – 148 p.

11. Tuzlukova, V. & Karpova, N. (2000). Antique Culture and Latin. Rostov State Pedagogical

University Printing press, Rostov-on-Don, Russia. – 205 p.

Edited books

1. Al-Busaidi, S. & Tuzlukova, V. (2013). General Foundation Programmes in Higher

Education in the Sultanate of Oman: Experiences, Challenges and Considerations for the

Future. Muscat: Mazoon Press & Publishing. – 335 p.

2. Lee, S.-L. & Tuzlukova, V. (ed.) (2011). Language, Learning and Teaching. Athens: Athens

Institute for Education and Research. Athens: Athens Institute for Education and

Research.- 347 p.

3. Al Mahrooqi, R. & Tuzlukova V. (Eds.) (2010). The Omani ELT Symphony: Maintaining

Linguistic and Socio-Cultural Equilibrium. Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Printing

Press. 536 p.

4. Sarkisyants, V.R. & Tuzlukova, V.I. (Eds.). (2009). Language of Professional

Communication in Focus of Linguistics and Cultural Studies. Russia: Rostov-on-Don,

Southern Federal University Press. - 130 p.

Funded research

1. Identification, comparative analysis and presentation of English, German and Arabic

terminology on marine tourism (conducted with Dr. Sergey Dobretsov, Dr. Saleh Al

Busaidi and Andrea Wenke, supported by SQU Internal Grant, Project Code:

IG/DVC/HURC/14/01) (2014).

2. An Investigation of the Linguistic, Pragmatic and Communicative Competencies of

Higher Education Students in Oman: Bridging the Gap Between Tertiary Education and

Employment (conducted with Dr. Rahma Al-Mahrooqi, supported by the Omani

Research Council: Project Code RC/ART/ENG/11/01; Agreement number ORG SQU HER

10024; Proposal number ORG HER 10 004) (2011 – present).

3. Investigating English Language Teaching Situation in Oman With Special Reference to

Establishing Connection Between Secondary and Tertiary English (conducted with Dr.

Fawzia Al-Seyabi, supported by SQU Internal Grant, Project Code: IG/LAN/LANG/12/01).

(2012 –present).

4. General Foundation Programs in Higher Education in the Sultanate of Oman:

Experiences, Challenges and Prospects (co-edited book project conducted with Dr. Saleh

Al-Busaidi, supported by SQU Internal grant under the auspices of Humanities Research

Centre of Sultan Qaboos University. Project code: IG/DVC/HURC/12/01). (2012).

5. Federal Assistance Award to support ACCESS training event in Rostov-on-Don in July

2012. Grant issued by Public Affairs Section, US Embassy, Moscow Award number S-

RS500-12-GR-097. (2012).

6. Internet-Based Learning in the US, Russia and China: Abandonment, Cultural

Differences, and Policy Recommendations. Star Collaboration Project. Grant issued by

IREX. (July 2003 – July 2004).

General community activities

1. Editorial Board member, Athens Journal of Humanities and Arts, published by the

Research Division of Arts and Humanities of the Athens Institute for Education and

Research (ATINER)

2. Facilitator at the Language Centre’s University Open Day, Sultan Qaboos University,

Oman, 5 May, 2013.

3. Editorial Board member, International Journal of Global Education (IJGE).

4. Presenter at the workshop organized by the College of Tourism, Muscat, Oman,

December 2012.

5. Organizer and facilitator, Language Centre Professional Development Day, Sultan

Qaboos University, Oman, May 2011.

6. Presenter at ELT Professional Network Workshop, organized by the British Council,

College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Oman, January 2012.

7. Organizer and facilitator, Russian Federation Booth, International Day and Family Day,

Sultan Qaboos University, Spring 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.

8. Chair and volunteer, 7th, 8th, 9th,10th and 11th Oman International Conferences, Language

Centre, Sultan Qaboos University, 2007 – 2012.

9. Participant and facilitator of the Language Centre’s celebration of the 9th University Day,

Language Centre, Sultan Qaboos University, May 2009.

10. Organizer and facilitator, Swap Shop, Language Centre Professional Development Day

May 2009 and May 2008.

11. Reader,”Forum” (Special Edition), Language Centre, Sultan Qaboos University, Spring

2008.

12. Editorial Board Member, Reviewer, “Forum”, Language Centre, Sultan Qaboos

University, 2012-2013.

13. Editorial Board member, Proceedings of the 7th Annual ELT Conference Working with

ELT Materials: From Design to Implementation, Language Centre, Sultan Qaboos

University, April 2007.

Awards

1. Best researcher Award, Sultan Qaboos University. Muscat. Oman. May 2009.

2. Laureate of the National Education Development Fund (Russia) Competition “The Best

Research Book 2005” (for the book Tuzlukova et al. (2005). “The World of US Higher

Education”. Rostov State Pedagogical University Printing Press, Rostov-on-Don, Russia

(Nomination: Social Science and Humanities).

3. Rostov State Pedagogical University President Award, May 2001.

International Professional Associations’ member

1. Member: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

2. Member: TESOL Arabia

3. Member: NATE (National Association of Teachers of English)

4. Member: Asia TEFL

5. Member: Russian Communication Association

6. Member: TESOL Intercultural Communication IS Steering Committee

References

(Upon request)