Heritage Speakers (Spanish 215):
Students with a personal or historical connection to the language but limited formal study may take SPAN 215 to demonstrate advanced-level proficiency. They should also work closely with their Spanish adviser to address specific academic needs not met in the classroom. Those who have already had formal schooling in Spanish prior to starting college are encouraged to begin at the 300 or 400 level.
Language Courses (Spanish 100s and 200s):
Language Course Placement
When registering for a language class at Lafayette, please consider the following:
- Students with no experience in the target language should pre-register for 101. No further action is needed.
- Students with prior knowledge of the language should have a subject test score on file before they register online. Those who have already submitted a subject test score (i.e., AP, IB-HL) to the Registrar, do not need to take another test. Those without a test score are expected to take an online advising test at their earliest convenience (day or night), which is unproctored: https://lls.lafayette.edu/language-placement/placement-test/
- A language faculty advisor will use the results of this test, along with the student’s high school transcripts and other relevant information, to help determine which course is educationally appropriate in level. Please remember that language level and subsequent course placement will be determined by the Department of Languages & Literary Studies. Please contact professor Sidney Donnell (donnells@lafayette.edu) or Amauri Gutiérrez-Coto (gutierra@lafayette.edu) with any questions or for more information.
Literature, Culture, and Civilization Courses (Spanish 300s):
The general prerequisite is SPAN 211, equivalent proficiency, or permission of the instructor.
Seminars (Spanish 400s):
The general prerequisite is one course at the 300 level.