Education

B.S. Spanish; University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

M.A. Linguistics; Wayne State University

Ph.D. in progress, Hispanic Studies; Texas A&M University

Teaching Interests

English, Spanish. Language reconstruction and revitalization.

Research Interests

Second language learning.  Second language teaching and the implementation of high-yield pedagogical strategies.  Language documentation and realization of Southern Athabaskan languages, especially of the Southwestern branches.  Usage of demonyms in Texas.

Publications/Work/Presentations

 Oscar Rodríguez, Amber Rodríguez, and David Gohre (2014) “The Case for a More Plausible Narrative for How the Chinati Mountains Got Their Name.”  The Journal of Big Bend Studies.  Volume 26.

2018 "The Lipan Apache Reconstruction."  Let's Talk.  In Our Own Words: Language Revival and Presentation in the Indigenous Americas.  Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures Symposium.  University of Notre Dame.

2017 “The Tseh’na’aa’ee Mountains of West Texas” 2017 Dene / Athabaskan Language Conference & Workshop.  Cliff Castle Casino, Camp Verde, AZ.  Co-Presenter with Oscar Rodriguez

2017 “The Lipan Apache Reconstruction.”  2017 Dene / Athabaskan Language Conference & Workshop.  Cliff Castle Casino, Camp Verde, AZ.

Contact Information

Lecturer, Department of Language and Literature

English Language Training Center: Student Outreach; Advisor & Instructor

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Email: david.gohre@tamuk.edu

Voice: (361) 593-2993