<p>Some asks for a written essay to bring to class-- this is stretching it for me. do i really have to do it...?</p>
<p>I mean, if it asks for one, then yes. </p>
<p>My test last year for French didn’t require an essay, but I don’t know what the requirements are for the other language departments.</p>
<p>You don’t have to do it. Just take the easier language class and waste a few semesters instead.</p>