<p>So right now I'm an entering senior trying to get a minor in Spanish before I graduate, I only need to take 4 more classes if I started off with adv. spanish and that will fit in fine with my schedule. My main concern at the moment is I have not taken Spanish in 5 years since my AP Spanish class back in junior year of high school (which I received a 4 on). However, I took an online language proficieny test provided by my school, and the results recommended I begin at the advanced level. I've been practicing a bit cause I'm rusty, and I'm kinda starting to remember things. So are advanced language classes usually a lot more advanced and difficult than an AP course in high school?? I'm just wondering if the professor will expect a high level of proficiency from me, and if I will fail to perform to the required standard.</p>
<p>i think you’ll be fine. It may require a bit more work then what you’re used to but, why not go for it?</p>
<p>College language classes typically move much faster than high school classes, so that may come into play. I covered everything learned in my high school’s Spanish curriculum and more in Spanish 101 and the first part of 102. The two colleges I studied Spanish at also had higher standards in terms of the amount of work turned in and the level of proficiency expected than my high school program. But there are a lot of variances in different programs, even when AP classes are all prepping for the same test. You might consider talking to someone from the department about your concerns and seeing what they think. I am under the impression that my school is very confident in their placement test regardless of how far removed you are from Spanish study.</p>
<p>Email the professor that teaches the class you’re taking, ask for a syllabus either current or past, just to see what you’re getting yourself into. I did this to make sure I didn’t get ahead of myself for one of my language classes.</p>
<p>I took a just semester off from Spanish and had trouble when I came back this fall. There’s a lot of details you may forget, but really- in my experience- Spanish is usually just a direct continuation from other semesters. One level’s not incredibly harder than the other.</p>
<p>I took a year and a half (almost 2 years actually) off from Spanish and then I placed into 3rd year second semester Spanish at my school (I got a 5 on the AP test as well) and I was worried seeing as a 3rd year second semester spanish course in college seems pretty difficult compared to ap spanish lang. I was actually super nervous, but I went to class today and understood every single thing the professor said. The placement test exists for a reason and the advisors are pretty well versed in placing students into classes. If anything, check out the course and if its not for you, drop to a different one. Also, check out ratemyprofessors so you can try and get a good professor. I did that and I got into the section with a super nice professor who speaks clearly and slow enough that youre not struggling.</p>