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Spanish Placement Test
GENERAL INFORMATION The Modern Languages and Classics Department urges all incoming students to consider studying a foreign language as part of their Siena educational experience. Knowing another language helps students in whatever field they choose to study. In addition, Siena’s curriculum stresses an appreciation for diversity in human experience. Studying a language is an important part of that process. You may consider pursuing a double major, minor and/or studying abroad to complete your language study. Language Course Placement Spanish Placement Exam If you are taking a Spanish course or planning to take one in the future, please contact the summer advising staff at summeradvising@siena.edu for instructions on how to to take the Spanish Placement Exam. The test should take no more than 25 minutes. Please remember that the exam score should place you in the accurate level of Spanish, however, in some cases it will be possible for students to change levels if the need arises. We want to make sure you are placed in the right level of Spanish. If you feel that you are not placed in the correct level, please contact the director of the Spanish program, Carolyn Malloy-Madrid at malloy@siena.edu for assistance. Taking the test does not mean you are obligated to take a Spanish course, but it will give you an idea of your level and will also help us to gather data for our program. Whether you’ve taken the AP Language or Literature Exams, college Spanish courses, or are a native or heritage speaker, you should take the placement exam. AP Exams taken in high school: If students receive a score of 4 or 5, they are given 3 credits for a 201 equivalent. College courses in high school: If students have credit for 201 and/or 202, they should take 301(fall) or 302(spring). Native and heritage speakers of the language to be studied require consultation with the director of the Spanish program, Carolyn Malloy-Madrid at malloy@siena.edu for appropriate placement. CLEP Exams: Students may receive up to 6 credits in French, German or Spanish based on the exam score.
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