Anthony Crawford is a lecturer in TESOL and Applied Linguistics with experience in higher education teaching, curriculum design, postgraduate supervision, and academic skills development. His work brings together language education, research training, and reflective practice, with particular interests in second language pragmatics, interactional competence, sociolinguistics, and intercultural communication.

At the American University of Science, he contributes to teaching and course development across TESOL, applied linguistics, research methodology, academic communication, and related areas of postgraduate study. He also supports students through thesis supervision, research guidance, and the development of academic literacies and scholarly communication.

Anthony’s broader professional and research interests include the study of pragmatic development, interaction in second language use, and the educational potential of generative AI in pragmatic interfaces. He is committed to helping students develop as reflective practitioners, confident researchers, and skilled academic communicators in diverse higher education contexts.

Professional Statement

My professional philosophy is grounded in the view that meaningful education emerges when language, interaction, research, and reflection are brought into close relationship. I aim to create learning environments in which students not only acquire knowledge, but also develop the communicative, analytical, and academic capacities needed to engage effectively in higher education and professional life.

Across my teaching, curriculum development, and supervision, I place strong value on clarity, intellectual curiosity, and research-informed practice. I am particularly committed to supporting students as emerging researchers and professionals, and to helping them develop in areas such as academic literacies, intercultural communication, pragmatic competence, and reflective engagement with language and learning.