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.









