Shazia AyyazShazia Ayyaz is an Assistant Professor in the Modern Languages Department at Al Zahra College for Women in Muscat, Oman. She earned her Ph.D. in English Linguistics with specialization in applied linguistics with a research fellowship from Universityof North Texas USA. Shazia Ayyaz has an extensive experience of teaching, administration and research. Shazia Ayyaz has published extensively in her field, contributing research articles and participating in numerous international conferences. Her research interests encompass AI in ESL context, Critical Discourse Analysis, teaching and learning English, Gender and Language, and other aspects of Applied Linguistics. She is currently leading a research project on the impact of self-assessment on student motivation and performance in higher education institutes of Oman. She has been a brilliant student and won a gold medal for her M.A ELT. Read More Read Less