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Undergraduate Program - Lower Division Language

Lower Division Language Placement

Where do I start?

  •  If you have never studied the language before, you should enroll in LIFR/LIGM/LIPO/LISP 1A/AX
  •  If you have studied the language before, you may not enroll in LIFR/LIGM/LIPO/LISP 1A/AX
  • If you have studied the language before, consult with your college advisor about whether you need to take an on-line placement test. This test will determine which course is appropriate for you. Students who have taken AP exams in these languages or other college-level courses may not need to take the on-line placement test - again, check with your advisor. Online placement tests are not available for Portuguese. Please contact the Portuguese language supervisor for proper placement.
  • If you already understand and speak Spanish fairly fluently and are a native speaker, you may not enroll in LISP 1A/AX-2C. You probably should enroll in LTSP 2D, which emphasizes acquiring skills in reading, writing, and grammar. Check with the Spanish language supervisor for proper placement.