About
Sean Sutherland is a Lecturer in English Language at the University of Westminster’s Department of English, Linguistics and Cultural Studies. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from King's College London (2010), an MA in Applied Language Studies from Carleton University (2001), and a Bachelor of Journalism from Carleton University (1994). His academic career spans teaching roles in Japan and Korea, followed by his current position in London.
- PhD Applied Linguistics, King's College London (2010)
- MA Applied Language Studies, Carleton University (2001)
- Bachelor of Journalism, Carleton University (1994)
His research focuses on discourse analysis (language in use), sociolinguistics, World Englishes, and English as a Lingua Franca. He has published extensively on team teaching dynamics in Japan, critical online discourse, and language education practices. Recent publications include a 2023 book chapter on corpus-based pedagogy and a 2020 article on stylistic strategies in online commentary.
His work on team teaching challenges the native speaker fallacy in language education, analyzing power dynamics between Japanese teachers and native English-speaking assistants. He supervises PhD students like Giulia Pepe, whose research examines Italian migrants’ language practices in London. Current affiliations include the English Language and Linguistics Research Group at Westminster.
Contact: S.Sutherland@westminster.ac.uk
