Language Programs Placement FAQ

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I am interested in taking one of the 15-level courses (the intensive beginning course). What are the requirements?

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15-level, intensive courses are recommended for those who:

speak another language proficiently
have zero background in the 15-level course
are committed to a 7 hour per week class that moves at a fast pace through Beginning I and II material.

If all of these...

I have never taken a language course in the language that I wish to study and I have no experience learning the language. Am I required to take the placement test?

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No, you are not required to take the placement test. You can enroll in the 10-level course.

I received a placement score that places me in an advanced level course, but I’m a terrible language learner! Can I take a beginning level course?

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With a placement score that places you into an advanced level course, you will not be permitted to take a beginning language course.

You can talk with the course head to see if they think that it is appropriate to move you down one level. We rarely move...

I have a placement score that places me into a certain level, but I really think that I should be enrolled in a level below my placement.

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You will be asked to attend the level to which you were placed. If the instructor of that course believes that you need to move down a level, they can give a recommendation to the course head. You may also wish to organize a meeting with the course head.

I took this language in high school, but I don’t know which course to take and I haven’t taken the placement test.

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If you have previous language learning experience, you are required to take the placement test as soon as possible. Undergraduates can take the placement test online at the website.

If you have questions regarding access to the placement exam, please...