Language Placement test

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>I'm thinking about taking the korean test because... well its like english to me, basically... or english is like korean to me.. whatever.</p>

<p>Anyways, if i don't attend the orientation, is there other time that i would be able to take the placement test?</p>

<p>And even if i take the test, can i still take another language class...? I'm thinking about taking Japanese... However, i don't really want a language class getting in my way and messing up my GPA (i just want to take it for fun, mostly...)</p>

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<p>Yes, if you don't attend orientation you can still take the test at anytime.</p>

<p>As for taking another class, it all depends on where in your schedule you have room...</p>

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<p>If you've already satisfied the req by passing the placement exam you can just take another language as an elective.</p>

<p>And as long as it's not a major or GE requirement, you can take a class graded pass/no pass. That way you just need a C- or higher to get the credits and it has no effect on your gpa.</p>

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<p>jbusc- thanks, that's what i really needed to hear! ^_^ Thank you</p>

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<p>Does USC only have popular language tests? I am from a small country, Myanmar, and would like to know if I could take Burmese (language used in Myanmar). Does anyone know where I could call to see if they can arrange something for me?
Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>You might start by contacting this department--if they can't help you, maybe they can refer you to someone who can. Good luck!</p>

<p><a href="http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/ealc/staff.php%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/ealc/staff.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>OH yeah sorry to bring this up, but does anybody know how hard the tests are? Is it like SAT language tests because those are soooo easy...</p>

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<p>All engineering majors (except computer) are exempt from having to take a foreign language at USC.</p>

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<p>^ I'm studio art major (possibly going to change to animation major) and both of them require a foreign language.</p>