{"id":73,"date":"2022-06-08T13:40:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T17:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/mlng\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2025-05-08T08:02:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T12:02:14","slug":"placement-exam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/mlng\/placement-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Language Requirements &amp; Placement Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-welcome-to-the-modern-languages-requirements-amp-placement-exam\">Welcome to the Modern Languages Requirements &amp; Placement Exam!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Modern Languages Offerings and Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers four languages: French, German, Spanish and Chinese (Asian Studies).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students will take two, three or four semesters in the same language. Students must consult with their department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-citadel-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> The Language Placement Test will be available online starting May 7th. It needs to be completed by August 1st.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Students&nbsp;who wish to take the Placement Exam&nbsp;should take&nbsp;it&nbsp;as early as possible in order to complete registration for the fall semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have any other questions, please reach out to the chair of the department:<br>Dr. Sara Fernandez <a href=\"mailto:fernandezs@citadel.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fernandezs@citadel.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-test-administration\"><strong>Test Administration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tests require 30-60 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in to Canvas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the appropriate language test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read instructions carefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save answers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the test for grading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who require accommodations for testing must contact Services for Students with Disabilities to make the request. They can be reached at <a href=\"mailto:disabilityservices@citadel.edu\">disabilityservices@citadel.edu<\/a> or by calling 843-953-6877.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>How do I log in to Canvas?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/ceitl\/student-faq\/\">Canvas Information (Links to an external site)<\/a> page<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>Do I need to take the Modern Language Placement Exam?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>If you have studied <strong>French, German or Spanish<\/strong> for <strong>3 units<\/strong> and want to continue in a <strong>higher-level course<\/strong>, you must take the Modern Language Placement Exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You <strong>do not<\/strong> need to take the placement exam if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are planning to study Chinese (no placement exam is required for Chinese).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are beginning a new language you have never studied before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are majoring in <strong>Engineering<\/strong> or <strong>Nursing<\/strong> (language study is not required for these majors).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong><br>Most students will take two, three or four semesters in the same language. Please check your Degree Works or consult your major advisor to confirm your specific language requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>What is the Modern Language Placement Exam?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The Modern Language Placement Exam is an online test that allows students with previous experience in French, German or Spanish to demonstrate their skills and potentially place into a higher-level course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No textbooks, dictionaries, translators or outside help<\/strong> are allowed during the exam. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students may not use a phone, tablet or computer to employ electronic or artificial intelligence (AI) assistance. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honest completion of the exam ensures the best placement for your success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam is optional and only needed if you want to test into a higher level course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>How much does the Modern Language Placement Exam cost?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The exam is <strong>free<\/strong> for all incoming Citadel students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>How long does the Modern Language Placement Exam take?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The test typically takes <strong>30\u201360 minutes<\/strong> to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>When will I know my score?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>You will see your score <strong>immediately after finishing<\/strong> the exam.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>How is placement determined?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Placement is based on your exam score:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1\u201325<\/strong>: Enroll in a <strong>102-level<\/strong> course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>26\u201341<\/strong>: Enroll in a <strong>201-level <\/strong>course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>42\u201350<\/strong>: Contact Dr. Sara Fernandez Medina at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:fernandezs@citadel.edu\">fernandezs@citadel.edu<\/a>\u00a0to schedule an oral interview for possible higher placement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose not to take the placement exam, you will simply begin at a 102-level course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>Questions?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Please contact <strong>Dr. Sara Fernandez Medina<\/strong> at <strong><a href=\"mailto:fernandezs@citadel.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fernandezs@citadel.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-information-and-helpful-tips\"><strong>Additional Information and Helpful Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disable all popup blockers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/ceitl\/student-faq\/\">Canvas Information (Links to an external site)<\/a> page if technical problems occur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do your very best! 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