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