Language Class Self-Placement

I do not speak the language at home. What language class do I take?

In the language, I can: So I can take:

do nothing.

100

say and understand a few basic words and phrases.

100 (review)

101 (challenge)

say and understand simple sentences about topics of immediate relevance in the present, past, and future.

200 (review)

201 (challenge)

converse about everyday topics and tell simple stories about the present, past, and future OR I have a Silver Seal of Biliteracy.

201 (review)

205 (challenge)

talk about many topics of personal, professional, and academic interest OR I have a Gold Seal of Biliteracy.

205 (review)

308 or 309 (challenge)

I speak the language at home. What language class do I take?

In the language, I can: So I can take:

understand parts of everyday conversations and can express myself in simple spoken and written sentences.

200 (review)

201 (challenge)

generally understand everyday conversations on familiar topics and can express myself in spoken and written sentences and paragraphs.

201 (review)

205/215 (challenge)

understand and speak the language at home, but I mostly (or only) went to school in English, studying the other language little if at all in school OR I have a Silver Seal of Biliteracy.

205 (all languages)

215 (Spanish only)

We recommend SPAN 215 for most home Spanish speakers with limited or no schooling in Spanish.

understand and speak the language at home and either a) did at least half my schooling in a system where that language is used or b) studied it extensively in another country (i.e., U.S.) OR I have a Gold Seal of Biliteracy.

308 or 309 (all languages)

318 (Spanish only)

speak, read, and write in the language as well or better than in any other language.

Content-based 300- or 400-level class


A permit may be obtained by emailing Michelle L. Warren at warrenm2@storesoo.com