Language Placement Exams
Language Placement Exams
All incoming students who have studied a Middle Eastern language at an institution other than UT or have some knowledge of the language, however little and however gained, must take a placement exam before registering for a language class.
A placement exam determines which course in the language sequence is appropriate for a student, based on their current proficiency level.
Format
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Exercises in reading and writing.
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Oral interviews may be administered with the test proctor to ascertain listening/speaking proficiency. These decisions will be made on an individual basis at the conclusion of each written exam.
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All language exams are scheduled for 3 hours.
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Participants with more advanced proficiency may finish in less time.
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Study guides are not provided for the test.
