<p>I have taken 3 years of Spanish (levels 2, 3, 4) in high school. Next year is my senior year and instead of taking AP Spanish I am going to take 2 semester-long culture classes. Would colleges look at these culture classes as a year of foreign language or as electives? Specifically Notre Dame and UW Madison. Thanks!</p>
<p>Are those taught in a foreign language? Sounds like electives.</p>
<p>You’ve already completed Level 4 so you’re good and you might even want (if your school is good) to try the AP test this May.
Are those two classes in English, or are they high-school level “culture and literature” classes in Spanish?</p>
<p>Ditto the above. Language requirements or recommendations relate to high school level completed not necessarily high school years actually attended. Your level four Spanish satifies any college language requirement or recommendation of 4 years. So it is irrelvant how your cultural class will be classified.</p>
<p>However, note that colleges often have foreign language graduation requirements. Taking the highest possible level in high school may allow higher placement in college, so that you can complete such a requirement with fewer courses in college.</p>
<p>i am a korean studying in the Philippines. And I took Filipino subject for 4 years along with English subject. would colleges regard Filipino as foreign language subject?</p>
<p>Typically upon registration you’re allowed not to take a foreign language (as college freshmen are recommended) and if you complete English Composition or EAP, you get credits for the entire foreign language requirement since you’re officially fluent in both languages.
Filipino would “count” indeed as a FL for a Korean.</p>
<p>Thank you for replying! To my understanding, the classes are taught in Spanish. They are also considered to be rigorous.</p>
<p>If they’re culture/literature classes taught in Spanish, they’re probably considered advanced indeed and may be the final, post-AP class for Heritage Speakers. Are you considering a minor in college? Because that class would be very useful to you.</p>