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