<p>Conversation grade (this can differ based on the instructor) was based on a series of quizzes on what we had talked about in class, the readings, etc. And the final exam was like a 5-10 minute conversation in French obviously with the instructor about topics discussed in class. She asked my opinion on some things, asked me to explain certain cultural things, etc.</p>
<p>it actually sounds like convo isn’t too difficult. am i overreaching by saying that? if it’s a series of quizzes on stuff in class, it seems you just have to pay attention and try in order to get a good grade. thanks for the help ucsd915!</p>
<p>btw what about taking LTFR 2A pass/no pass?</p>
<p>in this general subject matter… what about taking LTSP 2A? is it also a “GPA killer”? I’ve spoken to the professor and taken a diagnostic test and I am less apprehensive than I was before, but reading this thread gives me second thoughts again haha.
I would take it P/NP but I might want to minor in Spanish or something.</p>
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<p>@ OP: are you considering study abroad in france? because, unless u want to study at the UC center colleges in france [only UC students], then u have to have at least 2yrs of college french.
[University</a> of California Education Abroad Program, Our Programs, France, Vive la France](<a href=“http://eap.ucop.edu/our_programs/countries/france/]University”>http://eap.ucop.edu/our_programs/countries/france/)</p>
<p>also, as for dropping your GPA…it just depends on how much you’re committed to the language. for me, i took korean1 series, and found it to be my GPA booster throughout the year :)</p>
<p>bumping this thread:</p>
<p>is LIFR 1d/1dx conducted entirely in French? i’ll be getting Professor Santore. </p>
<p>also, can someone describe the difference between LIFR 1D and LTFR 2A? Thanks so much!</p>
<p>Instead of taking a 1D/DX class, to get out of the language requirement can’t you take the language proficiency test? Any info on that?</p>
<p>1D/1DX are both almost exclusively in french. i believe santore is just the head for the entire thing; the classes themselves are led by graduate students in the french department. this is standard for most university-level language classes.</p>
<p>and yeah, you can take the proficiency test if you want. but if you already got placed into 1D/1DX via the AP exam, then my guess is that you’re not quite proficient enough to pass it.</p>
<p>1D is a conversation class – sit around in a circle, review vocab and culture, easy stuff.
2A was a literature based class – my roommate always had her nose buried in something or another. looked like more work to me.</p>
<p>hi astrina,
would you say it’s easy to get an A in LIFR 1D? i’m considering whether i should take 1D pass/no pass because i want a 4.0. if 1D is alot of work or difficult, i’d rather not take it for a letter grade. </p>
<p>what else do you know about LTFR 2a? did your roommate do well in the class? thanks for answering :)</p>
<p>I was placed into spanish 1c, but then i just read the FAQs and saw that 1c isn’t offered fall quarter, and that I can take the level above but not the level below. I would really like to take spanish fall quarter, but, since I haven’t taken a spanish class in over a year, i feel i would be very unprepared for Spanish 1D. Is there any way I can petition into spanish 1B? And, if so, who would i need to contact (guidance counselor, professor, head of linguistics dept, or…?)? Thanks! :D</p>
<p>astrina- im planning on taking the proficiency test because i really don’t want to take more spanish classes…do you know if it’s hard? and is it multiple choice?</p>
<p>graciee,
You don’t have to petition. You just go right into 1B in the first quarter. Yeah, when you get advising, you should notify your advisor of this change so s/he can better advise you. </p>
<p>californiagurl92,
I never took the test, but it’s supposed to be 1st part multiple choice and, if you did well enough on part 1, they’ll contact you for the 2nd part, speaking/comprehension. I imagine it’s not a breeze since it’s a proficiency test, but if your Spanish is functional then you should sign up for a proficiency test at the start of the school year.</p>
<p><strong>bump on my question in post #29 on LIFR 1D/1DX</strong></p>