Modern Languages
Placement
If you plan to continue your modern language studies, you should take the French, German, or Spanish placement test. Michigan Tech offers a Minor and an International Minor in Modern Languages as well as Certificates and Advanced Certificates in Modern Language and Area Study in French, German, and Spanish.
The Modern Language Placement Test is used as a guide to place you at the appropriate level of study. For example, if the test score places you in the second year of a language program, you will receive six placement credits (equivalent to the first year of language instruction) upon satisfactory completion (grade C or better) of a second-year course. If you place at the third-year level, you will receive twelve credits (equivalent to the first and second year of language instruction) upon satisfactory completion (grade C or better) of a third-year course. Thus, the Placement Test can save you time and effort in completing your Minor or earning your Certificate.
In addition, students may satisfy the World Cultures General Education requirement by taking two semesters of a modern language plus the one-credit World Cultures Activities course (UN 1003).
Instructions for taking the Modern Language Online Placement Test
You may arrange to take the Placement Test by mail or in person, though you are encouraged to take the Modern Language Placement Test online, prior to your arrival on campus. To do so, follow these instructions:
| Step 1 | Pre-register for the test by filling out the Placement Test Registration Form. |
| Step 2 | Print and mail the Registration Form and a $5 dollar processing fee to the Cashier's Office before the indicated deadline. |
| Cashier's Office 224 Administration Building 1400 Townsend Dr. Houghton, MI 49931-1295 |
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| Step 3 | Don't forget to include your eMail address. Upon receipt of your Registration Form and fee, the Modern Languages Placement Director will be notified and will send a login and password to you via e-mail. |
| Step 4 | With your login and password, log onto the Michigan Tech Placement Testing website and follow the directions. |
For further information about Placement, contact Dr. Dieter Adolphs.