Katie Crowder

Katie Crowder is a Senior Lecturer in linguistics and ESL at the University of North Texas (UNT). She serves as the Undergraduate Advisor for UNT Linguistics. Her academic background includes a Master of Arts (1995) and Bachelor of Science (1988) in Linguistics from UNT.

Her research interests focus on teaching introductory linguistics, second language acquisition (ESL), ESL teacher training, and curriculum design emphasizing high-frequency idioms. She explores the globalization of English and the impact of media/technology on language evolution. Katie has pioneered innovative courses like 'Forensic Linguistics' and 'The Language of Now: Pop Culture, Technology, and Society.'

She actively mentors the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Islamabad cohort. Her professional contributions include designing language immersion programs and cultural exchange initiatives.