foreign language requirement question

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vanderbilt University
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<p>Is taking a foreign language required at Vanderbilt?</p>

<p>I know that as part of the AXLE requirements, I need to take 3 courses in international cultures and the booklet I received says that at least 1 of these courses must be a second-semester language acquisition class unless the student demonstrates proficiency in the language. Proficiency can be determined by SAT subject scores, AP scores, or department placement tests. I took the Spanish placement test and received ~420 on it, and I needed a 365 to demonstrate that I was proficient in Spanish.</p>

<p>Does this mean that I do not have to take a language, and can take 3 other courses to fulfill the international cultures requirement?</p>

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<p>Yes, pretty much. For that placement test to count for credit, though, you’ll have to take it again when you get to school with a proctor. It was administered during CommonVU orientation last year; just look over the schedule and talk to your advisor!</p>