<p>Not sure if I understand the what exactly the language requirements are .. info on duke website was obviously written to satisy a 'statement of policy" requirement rather than a 'how does this work' guide :) ... my class of 2009 s is thinking about doing spanish or chinese for his language ... BUT he did NOT take either language in high school.. first question .. what would be the logical progress of courses to fulfill the language requirement if he starts at the elementary level ..second.. is chinese just a killer set of courses??</p>
<p>Im starting over with a new language. Its pretty common. You need to take 3 courses in that language (if you start new) to satisfy the requirement. The courses would normally be Span 1, 2, and 63 for Spanish (and Italian and a few others). Chinese seems tougher than learning Spanish wherever and whenever you take it.</p>
<p>Does Duke let you take an ebonics course to fulfill the language requirement? Like, at my high school, I am in ebonics 8, so I was wondering if I could use my 5 on the AP to satisfy the lang. requirement. Mainly, the test consisted of listening to a 50 Cent record all the way through without screaming for help.</p>
<p>That was insightful</p>
<p>Do you know what date most language placement tests are administered? Do they even exist?</p>
<p>During orientation sometime.</p>
<p>Sorry if my humor fell flat. LOL I thought the question had already been answered.</p>
<p>Lol DMC. I smiled if that makes you feel better. </p>
<p>I am considering
a) to continue Spanish
b) to begin Japanese, Arabic, or Italian</p>
<p>Japanese - I love the culture. It seems like it would be interesting to learn. However, other than that, I cannot see it being as beneficial in the workforce as Spanish or Arabic.</p>
<p>Italian - I don't know I just like it....</p>
<p>Arabic - Huge employment opportunities. I am interested in law, politics (primarily international affairs and national security). Individuals who are able to speak Arabic are highly sought after by government agencies.</p>
<p>Spanish - + when dealing with a growing Hispanic population. Benefits in the future are numerous. Relatively easy to learn.</p>
<p>Which do you guys suggest?</p>
<p>I am very interested in Japanese too. The culture is amazing and now I can finally understand what the hell they are talking about on Japanese Animes. </p>
<p>PS: Majayi...thanks lol</p>
<p>Didnt mean to rip on you Devil May Cry. Just please please go into college with an open mind! Just because you dont have a taste for 50 cent or other rap musicians does not mean that they have merit to someone else. Making fun of things is...well...funny. Theres just a fine line between making fun of things and criticizing things you cant understand. Im sorry Im lecturing and I hate when people do that. I didnt mean to insult you.</p>
<p>DMC, for some reason,, I thought you were african american. aren't you? because we had some conversations on the 'racial acceptance' thread at the dartmouth forum.</p>
<p>anyways, japanese is definetely useful, its a top 5 trading partner of ours and as the 2nd largest economy in the world. of course its really hard, and i think they all know english anyways.</p>
<p>I am African American, I just distate 50. LOL I love Nas, Mobb Deep, Jay z, etc. I just don't feel as if the man has any real talent or brings anything new to the table. Thoughtprocess and duke25, if you have facebook I would relish the opportunity to converse with you guys some more. Peace.</p>
<p>Yeah-- there are placement exams, just for Spanish, I think though. If not, you can use your AP scores or SAT II scores (and the appropriate language webstite) to place yourself. Spanish placement exams are during orientation, but I think by taking one then means you HAVE to take whichever level you place into during the fall semester. If not-- you have to pay $30 for a 3 hr placement test later on in your Duke career. </p>
<p>If you're starting a language, you start at level 1 and you have to take it until level 63 (third semester). For most languages, levels 1 and 2 are five days a week. I'm not sure about Chinese or Japanese, and I'm pretty positive that Arabic 1 is only three days. Arabic 1 is REALLY popular with polisci/pps majors and anyone interested... so typically, you don't take Arabic 1 until sophomore year, because it's usually full by the time freshmen register. Arabic 1 is also only offered in the fall semester, and I think its always at 8:45am to ensure that only the people who really want to take it, do so. Usually a lot of people who take Arabic do it as their second language, partially because they have to start sophomore year, and I would recommend it in addition to another language, as opposed to just starting it from scratch. I say this because most people taking Arabic do so for government careers, and there's an increasing need, especially in foreign service, to be fluent in more than one language. Bilingualism is no longer what's desired.</p>
<p>Japanese is good in the business realm... especially in large multinational corporations.</p>
<p>I am familiar with Japanese being beneficial in the business realm; however, I was referring to a beneficial language pertaining to PPS and PS. In that aspect, I felt that Arabic would be far more useful for the particular interest which I wish to pursue--law, government, and politics. I just wanted to clarify that.</p>
<p>DMC, your CC mailbox is full. Clear up some space so I can send you a message</p>
<p>Okay, you can PM me now.</p>