American Sign Language

ASL requires a separate application and an interview with Professor von der Emde (Vonderemde@vassar.edu).

ASL Registration Form

Please fill out the ASL application form starting 2 weeks prior to pre-registration in the spring, and email Professor von der Emde for an interview.

Courses

View Courses from the Vassar College Catalogue.

Beginning ASL (ASL 105-106)

Course Objectives

  • Acquire an introductory level of sign vocabulary
  • Gain a basic understanding of ASL grammar & sentence structure
  • Learn both formal & informal registers in ASL
  • Gain a basic understanding of the Deaf Community and Culture

Intermediate ASL (ASL 210-211)

Course Objectives

  • Review and expand practice of key grammar
  • Expand vocabulary and range of topics
  • Increase narrative and conversational fluency
  • Compare aspects of ASL and English through translation
  • Compare aspects of Deaf culture, American culture and your own culture
  • Understand your role as an ASL student in the Deaf community

Tutor: Mary McLaughlin

Examiner: Mary McLaughlin