Anthony Houston

Anthony Houston is an Associate Professor of Communication and Language Studies at Bryant University, serving as Language Studies Program Coordinator and Chair of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. He holds a PhD in Spanish from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1996), with expertise in Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education. His academic career spans over two decades, marked by contributions to language pedagogy, applied linguistics, and interdisciplinary education.

Educations:

• PhD in Spanish, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1996
• MA in Spanish, University of Kentucky
• BA in Spanish, University of Kentucky

Research Interests: Houston’s work focuses on formal and applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, second language acquisition, computer-assisted language learning, and the intersection of philosophy/humanism with education. He has pioneered methodologies for integrating mindfulness into language instruction and authored influential textbooks like Doble vía: Comunicación en español.

Publication Trends: His articles span topics from business Spanish curriculum design to Renaissance humanism critiques, reflecting a blend of practical pedagogy and theoretical inquiry. Recent work emphasizes technology’s role in language learning and assessment models for foreign language programs.

Awards:

• 2021 Summer Research Grant
• 2017 Stephen A. Freeman Award
• 2012 Bryant University Research Sabbatical
• 2011 Mentor of the Year

His mentorship and grant-funded projects highlight commitment to innovative language education. Houston’s affiliations include the Northeast Modern Language Association and Rhode Island Foreign Language Association, underscoring collaborative academic engagement.