David Anthony Young

David Anthony Young serves as a Senior Lecturer in the General Education Unit of the College of Arts and Sciences at Khalifa University (KU) in the UAE, teaching Academic English I (ENGL101) and II (ENGL102) since joining the Academic Bridge Program in 2015 after the Petroleum Institute's integration into KU.

Education:

• BA in Sociological and Political Studies and French, National University of Ireland, Galway (1996)
• MA in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), University of Limerick (2001)
• Diploma in Journalism, Irish Academy of Public Relations, Dublin

His professional expertise spans Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and journalism, evidenced by his role as production editor of the Asian ESP Journal and contributions to Irish national media. His community development work in Zambia and Scandinavia informs his interdisciplinary approach to language education and sustainable practices.

Scientific Awards:

• Shortlisted for College of Arts and Sciences Teaching and Advising Awards (2017)
• Shortlisted for Phonographic Performance of Ireland award in current affairs broadcasting (2007)
• Documentary 'Cork’s Hidden Village' shortlisted at the 2007 Celtic Media Festival

Young actively contributes to KU's academic community as a former AIM Coordinator for the Academic Bridge Program (2016-2018), where he supported female students on Sas Al Nakhl Campus. He developed pedagogy workshops at the Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (CELT) and created the 2019 workshop series 'Expanding Your Horizons' for the Community Service Unit, focusing on employability and portfolio development.