WANT TO FULFILL THE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT THROUGH THE PROCTORED EXAM?
Email Rosa Tapia to schedule an appointment
**STUDENTS PLANNING ON TAKING SPANISH COURSES SHOULD TAKE THE PLACEMENT EXAM ON THEIR OWN AND FOLLOW THE AUTOMATIC COURSE RECOMMENDATION** (See instructions below)
GENERAL PLACEMENT INFORMATION
All current and incoming students interested in taking Spanish at Lawrence are required to take an online placement examination. This generally takes about 20 minutes. Test scores come with a specific course recommendation. Registration in Spanish 101 also requires completion of the placement test.
To take the test, please go to the following URL:
http://webcape.byuhtrsc.org?acct=lawrence
password: vikings1
When you log in, you will be prompted for an ID. If you are an incoming freshman taking the test over the summer, just type "new student" (without quotes). You will also be prompted for your email address. You can enter one or "NA" (without quotes). If you have questions about this exam or problems logging in, please contact the chairperson of the Spanish department, Prof. Tapia at rosa.tapia@lawrence.edu. NOTE TO NEW STUDENTS: If the exam scores require a registration change, don't worry, you can make this change when you meet with your advisor in September.
Students who have never taken high school Spanish and wish to register in SPANISH 101, can either present a copy of their HS transcript or take the placement test.
SATISFYING THE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:
As part of its General Education Requirements, Lawrence requires all students to attain a foreign language competency at the minimum level equivalent to three college terms of study (equivalent to successful completion of SPAN 201 or SPAN 200).
Students can satisfy this requirement in several different ways. The options include:
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Successfully completing a SPANISH 200-level class. Beginners should take SPAN 101, 102 and 201 as a sequence (or the 18-unit intensive summer course, SPAN 200). Always follow the recommendation accompanying your online placement score.
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Placing above the level of SPAN 201 on the Lawrence placement examination in Spanish AND providing additional proof of competency at the scheduled Spanish placement sessions in September (see Lawrence calendar or contact departmental chair, Prof. Rosa Tapia for details); NOTE: this option satisfies the language requirement, but carries no additional academic credit;
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Obtaining the score equivalent to the level of second year on the CLEP examination in Spanish; NOTE: this option satisfies the language requirement, but carries no additional academic credit; placing below the second year level will require taking the Lawrence placement test before being allowed to enroll in Spanish courses; CLEP at the level equivalent to one year's college work is sufficient for Music Conservatory majors;
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Obtaining a score of 630 or higher on the SAT II Spanish or Spanish with Listening exam; NOTE: this option satisfies the language requirement, but carries no additional academic credit; placing below 630 level will require taking the Lawrence placement test before being allowed to enroll in Spanish courses;
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Obtaining a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) examination in Spanish Language or Spanish Literature; NOTE: this option satisfies the requirement and carries credit equivalent to one 6 unit course;
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Obtaining a score of 6 or higher on the Spanish International Baccalaureate Examination at the advanced level; NOTE: this option satisfies the requirement and carries credit equivalent to one 6 unit course.
PLEASE NOTE: Lawrence University does not conduct the CLEP, SAT II, AP, or IBO examinations.
UPPER DIVISION COURSES:
For SPAN 300-level courses and above, students should be mindful of the prerequisites to take a particular course and obtain approval from the professor before registering. Spanish majors and minors should begin taking Spanish during their freshman year.
