• Introductory courses are offered by the Department of Linguistics .

  1A/AX, 1B/BX, 1C/CX, 1D/DX (French, Spanish, and German Only)

• Intermediate and advanced courses are offered by the Department of Literature.

  2A,2B,2C,2D(Spanish for native speakers)

Where do I start?

How do I know whether to enroll in Linguistics 1D/DX or Literature 2A?

Where do I start?

• If you have never studied the language before, you should enroll in1A/AX.

• If you have studied the language before, you may not enroll in 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.

• Spanish only:  If you already understand and speak Spanish fairly fluently and are a native speaker, you may not enroll in 1A/AX-2C. You probably should enroll in 2D, which emphasizes acquiring skills in reading, writing, and grammar.  Check with the 2D language supervisor for proper placement.

• You have this choice, if:
  
  • You have taken the UCSD Language Placement Test and have placed in  Linguistics1D/Literature 2A.
  • You have completed Linguistics 1C/CX at UCSD.
  • You have had the equivalent of 1 year of the language at a 4-year college or university.
  • You have had the equivalent of 3 semesters of the language at a community college.

• You need a terminal course to satisfy the language requirement for Revelle College and you would like to complete this requirement with the emphasis that 1D/DX offers.

• You need another course to satisfy a 3-course language sequence for Roosevelt or Muir Colleges and you would like to complete this requirement with the emphasis that 1D/DX offers.

• You want additional conversational exposure before going on to Literature 2A.

• You need a terminal course to satisfy the language requirement for Revelle College and    you would like to complete this requirement with the emphasis that 2A offers.

•  You need another course to satisfy a 3-course language sequence for Roosevelt or Muir    Colleges and you would like to complete this requirement with the emphasis that 2A offers.

• You plan to pursue a Major or Minor in the literature of that language within the Literature Department.

• You plan to pursue the Language Studies Major or Minor for that language within the Linguistics Department.

• You plan to participate in an EAP or OAP program that requires intermediate language  competence.

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