Note:  Please refer to the Advanced Placement & Transfer Credit Section in the Course Catalog if you have Advanced Placement, Project Advance or transfer credit in a foreign language. Take the appropriate foreign language placement test to advance to the next level. If you have incoming credit for a foreign language, you may not receive credit for a lower-level course in the same language. For example, if you have AP credit for SPA 102, you may not take SPA 101 or SPA 102 at Syracuse University.

You MUST take the placement test for any language you are interested in taking before entering the course in the FTES form. The placement test link is on the first page of FTES form.  You will need your SU netID and password to access the test, the same netID and password used to access MySlice.

Foreign Language Placement Test

• For French, German, Hebrew, Italian, or Spanish languages, if you have had prior study or experience, please allow yourself 60-90 minutes to complete the language placement test.
• If you have no prior language experience the test will consist of two questions and take 5 minutes to complete.
• The Italian and Spanish tests include audio files. You should take this test on a computer with a headphones or speakers.
• Take these tests without studying or using a translator. Otherwise, you could be placed in a course that is too advanced.
• Placement test results may take up to one hour to appear on the first page of your FTES form. You may also view these results in more detail in MySliceunder Student Services►Placement Exams ►View Placement Exam Results.
• International students whose first language is not English may petition to waive the foreign language requirement. Please explain in the “NOTES” section of the FTES form on the bottom of page 3.  An academic adviser will reach out to you with petition information.
• Frequently Asked Questions about placement tests>>
• Based on your placement test results, enter your top choice in BOX A of your FTES form.  If you are interested in more than one language, you may put an alternate choice in the “NOTES” section of the FTES form at the bottom of page 3.

Hover over course # for course description.

Course #	Course Title	Credits
ARB 101*Proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Arabic. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ARB 101 after earning credit for ARB 102, ARB 201, or ARB 202 or higher.	Arabic I	4
ARB 201*Continuing proficiency-based course, which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Arabic. Prerequisite: ARB 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ARB 201 after earning credit for ARB 202 or higher.	Arabic III	4
CHI 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in CHI 101 after earning credit for CHI 102, CHI 201, CHI 202 or higher.	Chinese I	4
CHI 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHI 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in CHI 201 after earning credit for CHI 202 or higher.	Chinese III	4
FRE 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in FRE 101 after earning credit for FRE 102, FRE 201, or FRE 202 or higher.	French I	4
FRE 102*Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French. Prerequisite: FRE 101 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in FRE 102 after earning credit for FRE 201, FRE 202 or higher.	French II	4
FRE 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in FRE 201 after earning credit for FRE 202 or higher.	French III	4
FRE 202*Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FRE 201 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in FRE 202 after earning credit for a course higher than FRE 202.	French IV	4
GER 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in German. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in GER 101 after earning credit for GER 102, GER 201, or GER 202 or higher.	German I	4
GER 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in German. Students cannot enroll in GER 201 after earning credit for GER 202 or higher.	German III	4
GRE 101*Introductory course which prepares students to acquire a reading knowledge of Classical Attic Greek, focusing on morphology and syntax, and its role in the culture and literature of ancient Greek society. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in GRE 101 after earning credit for GRE 102, GRE 201, or GRE 202 or higher.	Ancient Greek I	4
HEB 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Hebrew. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in HEB 101 after earning credit for HEB 102, HEB 201, or HEB 202 or higher.	Hebrew I	4
HEB 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEB 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in HEB 201 after earning credit for HEB 202 or higher.	Hebrew III	4
HIN 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Hindi/Urdu. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in HIN 101 after earning credit for HIN 102, HIN 201, or HIN 202 or higher.	Hindi I	4
HIN 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Hindi/Urdu. Prerequisite: HIN 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in HIN 201 after earning credit for HIN 202 or higher.	Hindi III	4
ITA 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ITA 101 after earning credit for ITA 102, ITA 201, or ITA 202 or higher.	Italian I	4
ITA 102*Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITA 101 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ITA 102 after earning credit for ITA 201, ITA 202 or higher.	Italian II	4
ITA 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITA 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ITA 201 after earning credit for ITA 202 or higher.	Italian III	4
ITA 202*Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITA 201 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ITA 202 after earning credit for a course higher than ITA 202.	Italian IV	4
JPS 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Japanese. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in JPS 101 after earning credit for JPS 102, JPS 201, or JPS 202 or higher.	Japanese I	4
JPS 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: JPS 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in JPS 201 after earning credit for JPS 202 or higher.	Japanese III	4
KOR 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Korean. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in KOR 101 after earning credit for KOR 102, KOR 201, or KOR 202 or higher.	Korean I	4
KOR 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Korean. Prerequisite: KOR 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in KOR 201 after earning credit for KOR 202 or higher.	Korean III	4
LAT 101*Introductory course which prepares students to acquire a reading knowledge of classical Latin, focusing on morphology and syntax, and its role in the culture and literature of ancient Roman society. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in LAT 101 after earning credit for LAT 102, LAT 201, or LAT 202 or higher.	Latin I	4
POR 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Portuguese. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in POR 101 after earning credit for POR 102, POR 201, or POR 202 or higher.	Portuguese I	4
POR 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Portuguese. Prerequisite: POR 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in POR 201 after earning credit for POR 202 or higher.	Portuguese III	4
RUS 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Russian. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in RUS 101 after earning credit for RUS 102, or RUS 201, or RUS 202 or higher.	Russian I	4
RUS 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUS 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in RUS 201 after earning credit for RUS 202 or higher.	Russian III	4
SPA 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in SPA 101 after earning credit for SPA 102, SPA 201, or SPA 202 or higher.	Spanish I	4
SPA 102*Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 101 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in SPA 102 after earning credit for SPA 201, SPA 202 or higher.	Spanish II	4
SPA 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in SPA 201 after earning credit for SPA 202 or higher.	Spanish III (Extension ID: A01)	4
SPA 202*Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 201 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in SPA 202 after earning credit for a course higher than SPA 202.	Spanish IV (Extension ID: A01)	4
TRK 101*Proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Turkish. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in TRK 101 after earning credit for TRK 102, TRK 201, or TRK 202 or higher.	Turkish I	4

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Note:  Please refer to the Advanced Placement & Transfer Credit Section in the Course Catalog if you have Advanced Placement, Project Advance or transfer credit in a foreign language. Take the appropriate foreign language placement test to advance to the next level. If you have incoming credit for a foreign language, you may not receive credit for a lower-level course in the same language. For example, if you have AP credit for SPA 102, you may not take SPA 101 or SPA 102 at Syracuse University.

You MUST take the placement test for any language you are interested in taking before entering the course in the FTES form. The placement test link is on the first page of FTES form.  You will need your SU netID and password to access the test, the same netID and password used to access MySlice.

Foreign Language Placement Test

• For French, German, Hebrew, Italian, or Spanish languages, if you have had prior study or experience, please allow yourself 60-90 minutes to complete the language placement test.
• If you have no prior language experience the test will consist of two questions and take 5 minutes to complete.
• The Italian and Spanish tests include audio files. You should take this test on a computer with a headphones or speakers.
• Take these tests without studying or using a translator. Otherwise, you could be placed in a course that is too advanced.
• Placement test results may take up to one hour to appear on the first page of your FTES form. You may also view these results in more detail in MySliceunder Student Services►Placement Exams ►View Placement Exam Results.
• International students whose first language is not English may petition to waive the foreign language requirement. Please explain in the “NOTES” section of the FTES form on the bottom of page 3.  An academic adviser will reach out to you with petition information.
• Frequently Asked Questions about placement tests>>
• Based on your placement test results, enter your top choice in BOX A of your FTES form.  If you are interested in more than one language, you may put an alternate choice in the “NOTES” section of the FTES form at the bottom of page 3.

Hover over course # for course description.

Course #	Course Title	Credits
ARB 101*Proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Arabic. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ARB 101 after earning credit for ARB 102, ARB 201, or ARB 202 or higher.	Arabic I	4
ARB 201*Continuing proficiency-based course, which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Arabic. Prerequisite: ARB 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ARB 201 after earning credit for ARB 202 or higher.	Arabic III	4
CHI 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in CHI 101 after earning credit for CHI 102, CHI 201, CHI 202 or higher.	Chinese I	4
CHI 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHI 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in CHI 201 after earning credit for CHI 202 or higher.	Chinese III	4
FRE 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in FRE 101 after earning credit for FRE 102, FRE 201, or FRE 202 or higher.	French I	4
FRE 102*Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French. Prerequisite: FRE 101 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in FRE 102 after earning credit for FRE 201, FRE 202 or higher.	French II	4
FRE 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in FRE 201 after earning credit for FRE 202 or higher.	French III	4
FRE 202*Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FRE 201 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in FRE 202 after earning credit for a course higher than FRE 202.	French IV	4
GER 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in German. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in GER 101 after earning credit for GER 102, GER 201, or GER 202 or higher.	German I	4
GER 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in German. Students cannot enroll in GER 201 after earning credit for GER 202 or higher.	German III	4
GRE 101*Introductory course which prepares students to acquire a reading knowledge of Classical Attic Greek, focusing on morphology and syntax, and its role in the culture and literature of ancient Greek society. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in GRE 101 after earning credit for GRE 102, GRE 201, or GRE 202 or higher.	Ancient Greek I	4
HEB 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Hebrew. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in HEB 101 after earning credit for HEB 102, HEB 201, or HEB 202 or higher.	Hebrew I	4
HEB 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEB 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in HEB 201 after earning credit for HEB 202 or higher.	Hebrew III	4
HIN 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Hindi/Urdu. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in HIN 101 after earning credit for HIN 102, HIN 201, or HIN 202 or higher.	Hindi I	4
HIN 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Hindi/Urdu. Prerequisite: HIN 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in HIN 201 after earning credit for HIN 202 or higher.	Hindi III	4
ITA 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ITA 101 after earning credit for ITA 102, ITA 201, or ITA 202 or higher.	Italian I	4
ITA 102*Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITA 101 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ITA 102 after earning credit for ITA 201, ITA 202 or higher.	Italian II	4
ITA 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITA 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ITA 201 after earning credit for ITA 202 or higher.	Italian III	4
ITA 202*Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITA 201 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in ITA 202 after earning credit for a course higher than ITA 202.	Italian IV	4
JPS 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Japanese. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in JPS 101 after earning credit for JPS 102, JPS 201, or JPS 202 or higher.	Japanese I	4
JPS 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: JPS 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in JPS 201 after earning credit for JPS 202 or higher.	Japanese III	4
KOR 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Korean. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in KOR 101 after earning credit for KOR 102, KOR 201, or KOR 202 or higher.	Korean I	4
KOR 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Korean. Prerequisite: KOR 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in KOR 201 after earning credit for KOR 202 or higher.	Korean III	4
LAT 101*Introductory course which prepares students to acquire a reading knowledge of classical Latin, focusing on morphology and syntax, and its role in the culture and literature of ancient Roman society. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in LAT 101 after earning credit for LAT 102, LAT 201, or LAT 202 or higher.	Latin I	4
POR 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Portuguese. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in POR 101 after earning credit for POR 102, POR 201, or POR 202 or higher.	Portuguese I	4
POR 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Portuguese. Prerequisite: POR 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in POR 201 after earning credit for POR 202 or higher.	Portuguese III	4
RUS 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Russian. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in RUS 101 after earning credit for RUS 102, or RUS 201, or RUS 202 or higher.	Russian I	4
RUS 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUS 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in RUS 201 after earning credit for RUS 202 or higher.	Russian III	4
SPA 101*Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in SPA 101 after earning credit for SPA 102, SPA 201, or SPA 202 or higher.	Spanish I	4
SPA 102*Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 101 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in SPA 102 after earning credit for SPA 201, SPA 202 or higher.	Spanish II	4
SPA 201*Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 102 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in SPA 201 after earning credit for SPA 202 or higher.	Spanish III (Extension ID: A01)	4
SPA 202*Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 201 or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in SPA 202 after earning credit for a course higher than SPA 202.	Spanish IV (Extension ID: A01)	4
TRK 101*Proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Turkish. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in TRK 101 after earning credit for TRK 102, TRK 201, or TRK 202 or higher.	Turkish I	4

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