PhD Graduate Profile: Keith Gamache Jr.

Dr. Keith Gamache, Jr.

Education/Degrees

• Ph.D., Interpretation, Gallaudet University
• M.A.T., Teaching Liberal Studies, Lewis and Clark College
• B.A., History, Brigham Young University

Research Interests

• Impact of varying American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency in interpretation
• ASL Studies/Interpreting Studies correlation for effective practices
• Use of referential space and interpretation
• A third translation model: CDIs role in interpretation

Selected Publications and Presentations

• Gamache, K. (2014). Raising the bar in teaching excellence: Use of classroom discourse observation (CDO). Presentation given at Deaf Studies Today Conference, Utah Valley University. Orem, Utah.
• Gamache, K. (2012). Classifiers and use of space. Presentation given at the Retreat of the Utah Interpreting Program Interpreter Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN). Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Gamache, K. (2004). The role of etymology and evolution in the study of American Sign Language, Conference Proceedings for Deaf Studies Today, 170-181. Orem, Utah.