<p>so we have to take 3 terms of foreign language (assuming we dont test out of any)...but we can study abroad and that replaces those 3 terms?? does study abroad term cost teh same as a regular term? do we get any other credits while we are abroad? other than a learning disability, is there any way not to take a language or study abroad? like, do linguistics classes fill the requirement??
thanks</p>
<p>You language requirements are filled by taking Foreign language 1 thru 3. You can fulfill these requirement, through AP, IB, Sat scores combined with foreign language taken in high school.</p>
<p>there are pre-requisites that you must meet before doing a language or foriegn study abroad. You need to meet the requirements before your trip takes place.</p>
<p>Yes, you can study abroad to replace some of the foreign language requirements.</p>
<p>If you have fulfilled the requirements for spanish 2 or 3 then yes you can sign up to do a LSA or FSA as early as your sophmore year. when you do a study abroad, you are taking 3 classes. Your tuition and Financial aid for the term covers the study abroad (I believe that you must pay for your own airline tickets). </p>
<p>Linguistics does not fulfill the foreign language requirement.</p>
<p>thakn you so much..oh and you mentioned lang taken in hs, does it help that i took lang in hs but never took any tests like ap or sat</p>
<p>If you did not take AP or SATIIs then I think you will take a placement test during orientation, to get your correct language placement, otherwise you will be placed in Babble I, for example.
I think if you wanted to start at the beginning with a language, you take 2 terms of the language on campus before going to Country X with a Beautiful Beach to finish language study.</p>
<p>They will just loo at your grades and give you a preliminary evaluation. If you wish a different placement, then you can do a placement test during orientation. If you just want to start with level one (one of D's friends did that) you can do that also.</p>
<p>Students may take a sequence of Spanish courses (1, 2, 3) on campus or they may take Spanish 1 and 2 on campus and instead of following with Spanish 3, go abroad on a Language Study Abroad Program to Barcelona, Spain or Puebla, Mexico. </p>
<p>The program offers Spanish 3 (Advanced language instruction), Spanish 5 (Introduction to Mexican/Spanish Civilization) and Spanish 6 (Introduction to Hispanic Literatures). For Spanish 5 and 6, students receive two distributive credits in the Humanities.</p>
<p>Sybbie, do you have a feel for what level most students take freshman fall, Language X 2 or 3? I had to take a placement test last fall for foreign language at State U, and it completely misplaced me, so I don't trust them that much!</p>
<p>Daughter has a friend, Pre-med, who started over from scratch, she took spanish 1 and spanish 2 got A's in both courses (trying to preserve that GPA). In addition she said she learned much more than she did in high school spanish. The friend had Gema Pushee who she said was great, D is taking the same professor this year.</p>
<p>Other students who want to study abroad and finish a language, plan their courses on the type of study abroad they want to do. D was placed in 3 but is taking 2 because she plans to go to Barcelona with her friends and likes the those courses better than the ones given for the FSA which she would have to take if she took spanish 3 at school. </p>
<p>Remember, All first year language students (1 & 2 and I think 3 if you take it on campus) have to take Drill Class as part of their language study at Dartmouth. Drill instructors are Dartmouth students who took a course in the language at Dartmouth and are trained to become instructors. Drill class meets at 7:45 a.m. for 50 minutes 4 times a week, Monday through Friday. (Cangel, Chicky is getting a bike to ride to drill every morning from the treehouses :))</p>
<p>It is really a matter of personal choice as to what you want to do.</p>
<p>LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD</p>
<p>***Spanish L.S.A. Fall, Winter, Spring: Barcelona, Spain</p>
<p>Winter, Spring: Puebla, Mexico***</p>
<p>Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B- in Spanish 2, or equivalent preparation; acceptance into the program.</p>
<p>A student may choose to satisfy the language requirement through a combination of two preparatory courses at Dartmouth and one term of L.S.A. The preparatory courses must be taken within six months of departure. Students who have not had Spanish at Dartmouth or who have had Spanish 2 more than six months before departure must attend a Special Drill (non-credit) designed to prepare them for the program. Students who have fulfilled the language requirement are not eligible for the L.S.A.</p>
<p>Upon successful completion of the program, credit will be awarded for Spanish 3, 5, and 6. Course 3 completes the language requirement.</p>
<p>Students will be accepted on the basis of their application forms and letters of reference; actual participation in the program is contingent upon the maintenance of satisfactory academic standing, satisfactory participation in the Special Drill (for those who must take it), and compliance with orientation procedures.</p>
<p>Portuguese L.S.A.-Plus Fall: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil</p>
<p>Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B- in Portuguese 3, or equivalent preparation; acceptance into the program.</p>
<p>The LSA-Plus is a program designed for students who have satisfied the language requirement and are prepared for a more advanced language study abroad experience. Students who have had Portuguese 3 or its equivalent more than 6 months before departure must attend Special Drill (non-credit) during the term prior to the program.</p>
<p>Upon successful completion of the program, credit will be awarded for Portuguese 8, 10, and 12. Portuguese 8 and 12 offer credit toward the minor in Portuguese. Portuguese 12 also serves as the prerequisite for the FSP Brazil.</p>
<p>Students will be accepted on the basis of their application forms, letters of reference, and an interview; actual participation in the program is contingent upon the maintenance of satisfactory academic standing, satisfactory participation in drill (for those who must take it), and compliance with orientation procedures.</p>
<p>For application and deadline information, consult the Off-Campus Programs Office in 44 North College Street.</p>
<p>FOREIGN STUDY</p>
<p>***Spanish F.S.P. Fall: Madrid, Spain</p>
<p>Spring: Buenos Aires, Argentina***</p>
<p>Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program, plus a minimum grade of B- in Spanish 20 (pre-requisite is spanish 3): Madrid or Spanish 21: Buenos Aires. (The prerequisite should be taken the term prior to FSP); or satisfactory completion of the LSA program in Mexico or Spain during the term immediately preceding the Foreign Study term.</p>
<p>Students live with families for one term in Argentina or Spain. Special Dartmouth courses, taught by local faculty and by the accompanying Dartmouth faculty member, are offered in advanced grammar and stylistics, literature, art, and civilization. Demonstration of the importance of the program to the students overall academic program at Dartmouth is an important factor considered for acceptance.</p>
<p>Upon successful completion of the program, credit will be awarded for three courses (Argentina - Spanish 23, 33, 35; OR Spain - Spanish 24, 34, 36), two of which may be counted towards the major in Spanish.</p>
<p>Foreign Study may not be taken during a students last Dartmouth term.</p>
<p>For application and deadline information, consult the Off-Campus Programs Office in 44 North College Street.</p>
<p>Portuguese F.S.P Fall: Salvador, Brazil</p>
<p>Prerequisite: Portuguese 20 or the equivalent, or permission of the program director.</p>
<p>Students live with families for one term in Salvador. The foreign study program includes courses in advanced language and culture, Brazilian literature, and the option to elect one course selected from the general curriculum of the ACBEU, as long as that course is taught in Portuguese. Electives may include courses from such departments as History, Environmental Studies, Biology, etc., and must be approved in advance by the director of the program. In the event a student wishes to receive credit for that course towards his/her major, credit will be available upon approval by that department, following the normal procedures of the College. Upon successful completion of the program, credit will be awarded for three courses, including Portuguese 35 and 36, which may be counted towards the minor in Portuguese or Romance Languages. Offered every other year in conjunction with LSA Brazil.</p>
<p>SANGEL, my daughter is very close to placing out of French, but she is interested in working as a drill instructor:D, so she may do what ever is necessary to get one of those jobs - I put in the big grin because she is a chronic early riser, and would be happy with that 7:30 AM session that I'm sure is a hard sell, and because her personality is such that drill instructor seems like an appropriate lifelong career! In other words, she may drop back a class, or do drill for no credit, or whatever, to qualify for a job.</p>
<p>cangel:</p>
<p>can students still travel to the Tower to study advanced Babble? LOL</p>
<p>Only if they own a camel, horse, or donkey ;), and aren't afraid of heights/</p>