French, Italian, and Spanish Placement Tests
If you are planning to take an elementary French, Italian, or Spanish class and you are a new student, freshman or transfer student, or you have not yet begun the elementary language sequence on the Ann Arbor campus, you must take the placement test in order to register for the correct course. You must register for the class into which you have been placed.
If you have registered for a class prior to taking the test, you will still be required to take the test in order to verify that you are in the appropriate level class.
If you have already taken French, Italian, or Spanish 101-232 on the Ann Arbor campus, or if you have already taken the placement test once, you are not eligible to take the test again. For questions regarding the LS&A language requirement, please see a general academic advisor or call POINT-10 (764-6810).
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Elementary Language Courses
Students who intend to continue a language begun in high school must take the Placement Test to determine the language course in which they should enroll. Spanish 102 is NOT open to students who have begun instruction in high school. It is strongly recommended that students who began Spanish at another college or university also take the placement test. Students must check with the Course Coordinator for any exceptions to the Placement Test level.
100. Intensive Elementary Spanish. No credit granted to those who have completed 101, 102, or 103. (8). (LR).
Introduction to Spanish language and culture with emphasis
on communication: content-based approach integrates grammar with
functional use. Students completing the course will speak in short
spontaneous conversations involving everyday topics, understand the gist of one-way communications like radio and television, read for practical information, and write simple correspondence
and compositions on familiar topics.
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101. Elementary Spanish. (4). (LR).
For students with little or no previous study of Spanish. Course Objectives: the first part of an introduction to the Spanish language and culture; task- and content-based approach integrates grammar in a functional use through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language use encouraged through communicative activities rather than a sequence of linguistic units. Videos, audio cassette, and computer materials incorporated.
Goals: Students completing Spanish 101 will hear about different sociocultural norms, can act with awareness of such differences; speak, using memorized phrases and some original language; read short texts of familiar or simple structure for detailed comprehension, less familiar materials for gist and main ideas; write familiar material with considerable accuracy.
Work requirements/Evaluation criteria: Regular
attendance essential. Participation in class includes asking and answering questions, initiating discussion, role playing and other
situational activities. Grade based on oral participation, homework
assignments, in-class work, four exams, and a Final written and oral exam.
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102. Elementary Spanish, Continued. Spanish 101. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 103. Spanish 102 is NOT open to students who have begun instruction at the high school level. Open only to students who have completed 101 at the University of Michigan. College or university transfer students who have received credit for one term are encouraged to enroll in Spanish 103. (4). (LR).
Continuation of Spanish 101. Course Objectives: Introduction to Hispanic language and culture; task- and content-based approach integrates grammar in a functional use through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language use encouraged through communicative activities rather than a sequence of linguistic units. Videos, audio cassette, and computer materials incorporated.
Goals: Students completing Spanish 102 will speak in short spontaneous conversations involving everyday topics, observing basic courtesy requirements; understand gist of one-way communications like radio and television; read for practical information; writer simple correspondence and short compositions on familiar topics, with good control of basic sentence structure.
Work requirements/Evaluation criteria: Regular
attendance essential. Participation in class includes asking and answering questions, initiating discussion, role playing and other
situational activities. Grade based on oral participation, homework
assignments, in-class work, four exams, and a Final written and oral exam.
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231. Second-Year Spanish. Spanish 102 or 103; or assignment by placement test. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112 or 230. (4). (LR).
This course is designed to improve the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills of students; to review the fundamentals
of Spanish grammar; to build vocabulary; and to provide some insight
into the literature and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. Course
grade based on a series of quizzes and exams designed to assess
ability to read, write, and understand Spanish plus periodic written
work, and oral class participation.
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232. Second-Year Spanish, Continued. Spanish 231; or assignment by placement test. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 230 or 112. (4). (LR).
This course is designed to develop fluency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish and to provide a deeper
understanding of the literature, history, culture, and outlooks, of Spanish-speaking peoples. Course grade is based on exams, designed
to assess ability to speak, understand, read and write Spanish, plus periodic written work (including compositions) and oral class
participation.
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Elementary Language Courses
Students who intend to continue a language begun in high school must take the Placement Test to determine the language course in which they should enroll. Spanish 102 is NOT open to students who have begun instruction in high school. It is strongly recommended that students who began Spanish at another college or university also take the placement test. Students must check with the Course Coordinator for any exceptions to the Placement Test level.
101. Elementary Spanish.
(4). (LR).
See Spanish 101 (Spring Term).
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102. Elementary Spanish, Continued. Spanish 101. No credit granted to those
who have completed or are enrolled in 103. Spanish 102 is NOT
open to students who have begun instruction at the high school
level. Open only to students who have completed 101 at the University
of Michigan. College or university transfer students who have
received credit for one term are encouraged to enroll in Spanish
103. (4). (LR).
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230. Intensive Second-Year
Spanish. Spanish 102 or 103. No credit granted to those who have completed 112, 231, or 232. (8). (LR).
The course is designed to provide insight into the culture of
Spanish-speaking peoples; content-based themes develop cultural
awareness and encourage students to formulate opinions on a variety
of contemporary issues through reading, video, discussion, and writing. Classroom activities stress communication across the
four skills with a strong oral/written component.
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231. Second-Year Spanish.
Spanish 102 or 103; or assignment by placement test.
No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled
in 112 or 230. (4). (LR).
See Spanish 231 (Spring Term).
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232. Second-Year Spanish, Continued. Spanish 231; or assignment by placement
test. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled
in 230 or 112. (4). (LR).
See Spanish 232 (Spring Term).
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Other Language Courses
275(361). Grammar and Composition. Spanish 232. A maximum of six credits
of Spanish 270, 275, and 276 may be counted toward graduation.
(3). (Excl).
Spanish 275 is intended to increase the accuracy of students'
Spanish and to increase vocabulary and cultural knowledge through
readings. The course is centered on a grammar-review text. Students
do readings in Spanish, prepare translations and other exercises, and expand vocabulary. Time is allotted to class discussion of
readings and especially to the treatment of recurrent problems
of grammar. Classes are taught in Spanish. The final grade is
based on weekly translations, tests, and class participation.
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