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8 courses with the subject ASL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ASL 105Beginning American Sign Language1

In this course students acquire an introductory level of sign vocabulary and gain a basic understanding of ASL grammar and sentence structure. Students will learn to use both formal and informal registers in ASL. This course also provides a basic understanding of the Deaf Community and Culture. To apply for special permission to add this course, contact the SILP Director prior to spring pre-registration. Beginning ASL courses are not open to first-year students. Silke von der Emde.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
unit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalogue 2026-2027
Source
catalogue.vassar.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of the instructor. Yearlong course ASL 105- 106 . Three 75-minute periods. Course Format: CLS
Offered
Fall and Spring
ASL 106Beginning American Sign Language1

In this course students acquire an introductory level of sign vocabulary and gain a basic understanding of ASL grammar and sentence structure. Students will learn to use both formal and informal registers in ASL. This course also provides a basic understanding of the Deaf Community and Culture. To apply for special permission to add this course, contact the SILP Director prior to spring pre-registration. Beginning ASL courses are not open to first-year students. Silke von der Emde.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
unit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalogue 2026-2027
Source
catalogue.vassar.edu
Prerequisite
ASL 105 . Yearlong course ASL 105 -106. Three 75-minute periods. Course Format: CLS
Offered
Spring
ASL 210Intermediate American Sign Language1

In this course students review and expand their practice of key grammar in ASL. Students also expand their vocabulary and increase their narrative and conversational fluency. This course includes comparative examinations of ASL and English through translation, as well as explorations of Deaf culture, American culture, and students’ own cultures. Participants learn to understand their role as an ASL student in the Deaf community. Silke von der Emde.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
unit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalogue 2026-2027
Source
catalogue.vassar.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of the instructor. Two 60-minute periods. Course Format: OTH
Offered
Fall
ASL 211Intermediate American Sign Language1

In this course students review and expand their practice of key grammar in ASL. Students also expand their vocabulary and increase their narrative and conversational fluency. This course includes comparative examinations of ASL and English through translation, as well as explorations of Deaf culture, American culture, and students’ own cultures. Participants learn to understand their role as an ASL student in the Deaf community. Silke von der Emde.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
unit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalogue 2026-2027
Source
catalogue.vassar.edu
Prerequisite
ASL 210 . Two 60-minute periods. Course Format: OTH
Offered
Spring
ASL 298Independent Work0.5

Intermediate American Sign Language Practice serves students who want to expand their sign vocabulary and increase their narrative and conversational fluency. Students practice both receptive and expressive skills and continue to explore Deaf culture. Lioba Gerhardi.

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
unit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalogue 2026-2027
Source
catalogue.vassar.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of the instructor. One 1-hour period. Course Format: OTH
Offered
Fall
ASL 310Advanced American Sign Language1

Courses offered through SILP do not have individual course descriptions. ASL is listed under the languages offered in the existing description of the Self-Instructional Language Program. Two 60-minute periods. Course Format: OTH

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
unit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalogue 2026-2027
Source
catalogue.vassar.edu
Offered
Fall
ASL 311Advanced American Sign Language1

Courses offered through SILP do not have individual course descriptions. ASL is listed under the languages offered in the existing description of the Self-Instructional Language Program. Two 60-minute periods. Course Format: OTH

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
unit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalogue 2026-2027
Source
catalogue.vassar.edu
Offered
Spring
ASL 399Independent Study in Advanced ASL1

The course offers advanced study and practice of American Sign Language. Silke von der Emde. Two 1-hour periods. Course Format: OTH

Subject
ASL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
unit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalogue 2026-2027
Source
catalogue.vassar.edu
Offered
Fall and Spring

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