Research
Though well-versed in a range of research foci, my primary agenda emphasizes the attainment of intelligible speech for second language (L2) speakers of English. Specifically, I take into account the linguistic and intercultural considerations that define native-nonnative and nonnative-nonnative interaction. Additional foci include the effectiveness of language preparatory courses in international students’ academic and social adjustments during university study and the promotion of methodological rigor within applied linguistics inquiry. As an experienced English language instructor, my long term scholarly objective is to link research to pedagogy. As an early academic who has greatly benefited throughout my graduate studies from the collaborative opportunities afforded to me, I recognize the value of providing similar hands-on guidance and opportunities to my future students.
My research has been published in leading applied linguistics journals, including Applied Linguistics, Language Learning, Studies in Second Language Acquisition, and TESOL Quarterly. I am also the co-author of Shaping Learners' Pronunciation: Teaching the Connected Speech of North American English (with J.D. Brown) and co-editor of Investigating World Englishes: Research Methodology and Practical Applications (with Peter De Costa and Jeffrey Maloney). To learn more about my research, please visit my Publications and Presentations pages, as well as listen to my recent podcast appearances.
Crowther, D. (2022). Episode 2: Dr. Dustin Crowther: Global Englishes and English language teaching. Podcast hosted by Joshua Gordon. SPLIS Podcast (Episode 2). TESOL International Association. Available at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2063548/11805331-episode-2-dr-dustin-crowther-global-englishes-and-english-language-teaching
Crowther, D. (2021). Addressing comprehensibility in the L2 classroom. Podcast hosted by Angelika Kraemer and Sam Lupowitz. Speaking of Language, Season 7 (Episode 2). Language Resource Center at Cornell University. Available at https://speakingoflanguage.podbean.com/e/s7e2-dustin-crowther-addressing-speech-comprehensibility-in-the-l2-classroom/
My research has been published in leading applied linguistics journals, including Applied Linguistics, Language Learning, Studies in Second Language Acquisition, and TESOL Quarterly. I am also the co-author of Shaping Learners' Pronunciation: Teaching the Connected Speech of North American English (with J.D. Brown) and co-editor of Investigating World Englishes: Research Methodology and Practical Applications (with Peter De Costa and Jeffrey Maloney). To learn more about my research, please visit my Publications and Presentations pages, as well as listen to my recent podcast appearances.
Crowther, D. (2022). Episode 2: Dr. Dustin Crowther: Global Englishes and English language teaching. Podcast hosted by Joshua Gordon. SPLIS Podcast (Episode 2). TESOL International Association. Available at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2063548/11805331-episode-2-dr-dustin-crowther-global-englishes-and-english-language-teaching
Crowther, D. (2021). Addressing comprehensibility in the L2 classroom. Podcast hosted by Angelika Kraemer and Sam Lupowitz. Speaking of Language, Season 7 (Episode 2). Language Resource Center at Cornell University. Available at https://speakingoflanguage.podbean.com/e/s7e2-dustin-crowther-addressing-speech-comprehensibility-in-the-l2-classroom/