Entrance Proficiency Test (EPT) Placement & Prerequisites for Language Classes
FAQs:
- Which test do I need?
- What is the EPT?
- Is there an EPT for Portuguese?
- How many times can I take the EPT?
- Why do I need to take the EPT?
- What is the LPE?
- Where is the Language Testing Program?
- What are the prerequisites for the Spanish language courses?
- What are the prerequisites for the Portuguese language courses?
- What is the difference between SPAN 1002 and 1022 if I am a beginner?
- I understand and speak Spanish, but never had formal school in Spanish ("Heritage Speaker"); which class is for me?
- How can I get started taking the EPT ?
IS THERE AN EPT FOR PORTUGUESE? Currently there is not an EPT for Portuguese. If you are concerned about the level at which you should begin Portuguese classes, please contact the main office .
For more information, please visit the Testing Program or call 612-624-0862.
HOW MANY TIMES CAN I TAKE THE EPT? You may take the EPT only once.
WHAT IS THE LPE? If you believe you are past the Spanish 1004 level, you can take the Language Proficiency Exam. If you have any questions as to your ability and level, we suggest that you take the EPT.
What are the prerequisites for Spanish? Spanish 1001: YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE THE EPT IF YOU WISH TO TAKE SPANISH 1001. You only need to take it if you have not taken Spanish or Portuguese at the University of Minnesota and you wish to start in Span 1003 or higher. This course is designed for students who have never been exposed, or had very limited exposure, to the Spanish Language. If you have had less than 2 levels of high school Spanish and are interested in taking 1001, you must get a magic number from the main office in 34 Folwell. Permission numbers will be given starting the first day of registration for the entire University. Please bring a copy of your high school transcript.
Spanish 1002: In order to register for 1002, you MUST have taken Spanish 1001 at the University of Minnesota. Only students that have taken Spanish 1001 will get permission numbers from the Course Level Supervisor, Cecily Brown, at brown016@umn.edu.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPAN 1002 and 1022? Spanish 1001 is a Beginning Spanish, as is 1002. You CANNOT take Spanish 1002 unless you have taken Spanish 1001 at the University of Minnesota. However, if you have had some exposure to the Spanish Language, but still consider yourself a beginner, then you should start with Spanish 1022. No permission number or entrance test is required for Spanish 1022.
Spanish 1022: YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE THE EPT IF YOU WISH TO TAKE SPANISH 1022. You only need to take it if you have not taken Spanish or Portuguese at the University of Minnesota and you wish to start in Span 1003 or higher. This course is designed for students who have had some high school Spanish or one semester of college Spanish. This is the Alternate Second Semester Spanish and covers all 1002 materials and also provides an intensive review of structures taught in 1001. It is designed to serve as a refresher course and can be taken in place of Span 1002 (for those that took Span 1001 at the University).
To take Spanish 1003 or above, you must either
- Complete the prerequisite courses at the University of Minnesota
or - If you have taken Spanish in high school or at another institution and want to begin in Span 1003 or higher, you MUST take the Entrance Proficiency Test (EPT).
Spanish 1003: Prerequisite is completion of either Spanish 1002 or Spanish 1022 or EPT validation.
Spanish 1004: Prerequisite is completion of Spanish 1003 or EPT validation. Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for Spanish 1014, 1044 or 1054.
Spanish 1014: This is a business Spanish class that can be substituted for Spanish 1004. However, credit will not be granted if credit was received for Spanish 1004, 1044 or 1054. Prerequisite is completion of Spanish 1003 or EPT validation.
Spanish 1044: This is a medical Spanish class that can be substituted for Spanish 1004. However, credit will not be granted if credit was received for Spanish 1004, 1014 or 1054. Prerequisite is completion of Spanish 1003 or EPT validation. Instructor is Emilce Lopez and she can be contacted at lopez008@umn.edu.
Spanish 1054: This is a Heritage Spanish class that can be substituted for Spanish 1004. However, credit will not be granted if credit was received for Spanish 1004, 1014 or 1044. This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish who comprehend and speak Spanish but lack previous formal instruction in the language. Prerequisite is completion of Spanish 1003 or EPT validation. Students must also consult with the instructor.
WHAT ARE THE PORTUGUESE PREREQUISITES?
Portuguese 1101: There is no prerequisite.
Portuguese 1102: Prerequisite is Portuguese 1101.
Portuguese 1103: Prerequisite is Portuguese 1102.
Portuguese 1104: Prerequisite is Portuguese 1103.