
Visiting Professor
German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Oussema Dhieb
Education
- M.A., Applied Linguistics, Ohio University (2023)
- M.A., English Linguistics, University of Sfax (2020)
- B.A., English Language, Literature, and Civilization, University of Sfax (2015)
Teaching and Research Interests
- Instructional Design
- Educational Technology
- Linguistics
- Virtual Reality
- Artificial Intelligence
- Leadership Development
Courses Taught
- ARB 201: Intermediate Modern Arabic
- ARB 301: Advanced Arabic
Selected Publications and Presentations
Articles
- Dhieb, O. & Durado, A. (2024). Creating VR content for training purposes. International Journal of Technology in Education and Science (IJTES), 8(2), 250-268. https://doi.org/10.46328/
ijtes.550
Presentations
- "Creating VR content for training purposes". International Conference on Humanities, Social and Education Sciences (iHSES), The International Society for Technology, Education and Science (ISTES), San Francisco, CA, April 2024.
- "Immersive Language Learning: Integrating VR & AI in CALL". The Future of CALL, Ohio TESOL & Ohio University, Athens, OH, May 2024.
- "Using VR Technology to Develop Conversational Skills among L2 Arabic Learners". Annual Conference of the Linguistic Association of Canada and the United States, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, July 2023.
Selected Grants and Awards
- 1st place in Community Engaged Research & Creative Activity, Student Expo 24, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 2024.
- Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, 2020-2021.
- Honoring by Association Tunisienne des Éducateurs, Sfax, Tunisia, 2019.
Languages
- Arabic (native)
- English (near-native)
- French (intermediate)