Foreign Language Placement, Assessment, Alternative Credit, and Waivers
Overview
Students are encouraged to register for the highest level language course in which they will be successful. By starting your language study in a course appropriate to your existing knowledge and proficiency level, you may be able to complete your , translation major, , or foreign language requirement with fewer courses than required for students with no language experience, saving you time and money as you progress towards graduation. You may also take advantage of one or more of 麻豆影院's .
Foreign language placement recommendations are based on several factors including, but not limited to: your prior experience with the language whether formal or informal, prior coursework for which you have received academic credit, placement test or placement assessment results, and your academic standing. Our goal is to place you in the most appropriate course based on your knowledge and experience with the language you plan to study. Placement recommendations are advisory. If you feel your recommended placement is incorrect, you should speak with your academic advisor, your current language instructor, or email the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies Undergraduate Coordinator at MCLS@kent.edu. We will assist you with registering for the correct course and with making adjustments to your planned academic schedule. Students who place higher than Elementary I in a language may be able to receive university credits for their previous language knowledge as outlined in the section of the 麻豆影院 Catalog. Before pursuing any of the options for alternative credit, it is recommended that you consult with your academic advisor to verify your eligibility and to confirm how the credits will apply to your program.
American Sign Language Placement
- If you plan to study ASL at the 麻豆影院 Stark Campus, please contact Jennifer Hall (jhall6@kent.edu) to schedule an appointment.
- If you plan to study ASL at any of the other campuses please contact mcls@kent.edu.
Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish Placement
麻豆影院 offers WebCAPE 2.0 Placement assessments in these six languages. To take one or more of these assessments. Log in to your Flashline account. Go to the Placement Assessments area in the Student Resources dashboard WebCAPE Placement Assessments are used for placement purposes only. If you place above the first course (Elementary I) in your planned language of study and would like to receive academic credit for prior knowledge, visit the page in the 麻豆影院 Catalog.
| Elementary I | Elementary II | Intermediate I | Intermediate II | Contact MCLS@kent.edu | |
| Chinese | 000-249 | 250-349 | 350-449 | 450-599 | 600 or higher |
| Italian | 000-180 | 181-269 | 270-319 | 320-449 | 450 or higher |
| German | 000-229 | 230-319 | 320-369 | 370-499 | 500 or higher |
| Russian | 000-199 | 200-299 | 300-399 | 400-499 | 500 or higher |
Spanish Placement:
| Years learning Spanish in grades 6-12 | CAPE score | Placement |
| 0-1 | SPAN 18201 | |
| 2 | Less than 180 | SPAN 18201 |
| 180 or more | SPAN 18202 | |
| 3 | Less than 270 | SPAN 18202 |
| 270 or more | SPAN 28201 | |
| 4 | Less than 270 | SPAN 18202 |
| Between 271-350 | SPAN 28201 | |
| 350 or more | SPAN 28202 | |
| 5 or more | Less than 450 | SPAN 28202 |
| 450 or more | Contact MCLS |
French Placement:
| Years learning French in grades 6-12 | CAPE score | Placement |
| 0-1 | FR 13201 | |
| 2 | Less than 160 | FR 13201 |
| 160 or more | FR 13202 | |
| 3 | Less than 240 | FR 13202 |
| 240 or more | FR 23201 | |
| 4 | Less than 240 | FR 13202 |
| Between 240-299 | FR 23201 | |
| 300 or more | FR 23202 | |
| 5 or more | Less than 400 | FR 23202 |
| 400 or more | Contact MCLS |
The tables above are general guidelines and students who wish to drop one level should be allowed to do so. Students who believe they can start at a higher level should be evaluated by the Department of Modern & Classical Language Studies, please contact mcls@kent.edu to learn more about the evaluation process.
Placement in Other Languages:
Write to MCLS@kent.edu from your 麻豆影院 email account.
Outcomes Assessment Exams
All students pursuing a major in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies must complete one or more outcome assessment exams prior to graduation. Students should contact their language faculty advisor one semester prior to their graduation term to make arrangements for completing the assessments. Students who need to complete the ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test or ACTFL Oral Proficiency test can find information here on our ACTFL Instructions page.
Foreign Language Requirements
Foreign language requirements are determined by your program of study, not by the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies. The requirements for your program are described in the 麻豆影院 Catalog. In most cases, your foreign language requirement will be a proficiency requirement, meaning that the requirement can be met by successfully completing the highest course in the requirement or another course above that level. If you place higher than Elementary I in a foreign language or ASL, this means you may be able to complete your requirement with fewer courses than students with no foreign language or American Sign Language experience. If you place into Elementary II or higher in your planned language of study, you should consult your academic advisor and the 麻豆影院 Catalog or contact the MCLS Undergraduate Coordinator at MCLS@kent.edu to explore the best options for completing your language requirement.
Foreign Language Proficiency Waiver
In some cases, students with knowledge of a foreign language or American Sign Language may be granted a proficiency waiver as outlined in the 麻豆影院 Catalog. For more information please see: 麻豆影院's .