Rashad Ahmed
Associate Professor
(he/him/his)
106 Stone Center
rahmed@jsu.edu
Dr. Rashad Ahmed is a linguist with a multidisciplinary background in TESOL and Composition Studies. His contributions to teaching, research, and professional development have been recognized through numerous awards at the local, regional, and international levels, including the Excellence in Scholarly Research and Creative Activity Award, the Faculty Scholar Lecturer Award, and the Excellence in Service Award from Jacksonville State University. His record of academic distinction also includes a Fulbright Scholarship, the Applied Linguistics Concentration Award, and a Summer Fellowship from the University of Memphis. His research covers a wide range of areas, including Artificial Intelligence in language learning, Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Language Assessment, Digital Literacy, TESOL Methods, Sociolinguistics, and First-Year Composition. His recent publications include Enhancements and Limitations to ICT-Based Informal Language Learning and Peer Review in Academic Writing: Different Perspectives from Instructors and Students.
Courses Taught:
- EH 101 English Composition I
- EH 141 Speech
- EH 307 English Grammar
- EH 308 Introduction to Linguistics
- EH 441 The History of the English Language
Education
- Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from The University of Memphis in 2018
- Graduate Certificate in TESL/TEFL from The University of Memphis in 2017
- M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2015
- Bachelor of Education in English from Taiz University in 2010
Other Responsibilities
- Assessment Committee
- Teaching Effectiveness Committee
- Social Committee
- Third-Year Review Committee
- Tenure and Promotion Committee