The problem-solving processes I apply in the workplace are inseparable from the skills I gained in my classes.
-Erika Marchant
Students earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) must complete two-semesters of a language other than English. Languages available include: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish in the global language departments or programs; or Ancient Greek and Latin in Classical Studies. Language placement should be completed before classes begin. Follow the placement procedure below for any language(s) you studied in high school.
Students earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) must complete two-semesters of a language other than English. To fulfill the requirement, both semesters must be taken in the same language. Students may complete this requirement with a language they have studied previously or they may begin a different language at the elementary level. Students taking a language studied previously should begin their language study at the appropriate level, according to a placement procedure or online test.
Full text of the language requirement is available in the University catalog.
If you studied Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish, you are required to complete the online multiple-choice placement test for that language before submitting course requests.
To access the online placement test for these languages, use this link to the Emmersion test portal. Take the test in a quiet setting, preferably not on a mobile phone. The final screen of the placement test will display your score and which course you should take if you continue studying the language. Make a note of this information. You may retrieve this information by logging back into your account.
If you begin language study at an intermediate or advanced level, you may be eligible for retroactive credit in earlier language courses upon completion of more advanced courses with grade C or better.
If your placement is FREN110 or HISP140, this is a review of elementary French or Spanish and can fulfill one semester of the language requirement. See additional information in the table below.
Placement results are intended to guide your course requests. You will have the opportunity to speak with language faculty members, and to learn about language programs, when you come to campus for orientation.
For Ancient Greek, Japanese and Latin see the placement guide and contact information for the professor listed if you have questions. See table below.
To begin a language you have not studied, you should request the beginning level course:
Studying a language from the beginning means that completing the second semester at the 100-level in the spring will complete the language requirement (CHIN162, FREN102, GRMN112, GRK102, ITAL172, JPAN152, LAT124, HISP132).
For questions about the online placement and login contact Heidi Albin Menzel, heidialbinmenzel@depauw.edu. For general questions contact the Global Language Coordinator at cjgomolka@depauw.edu or the professor listed for the specific language.
| Language | Instructions | contact |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Contact Prof. Li | Yao Li |
| French | Placement Guide | CJ Gomolka |
| German | Placement Guide | Amity Reading |
| Italian | Contact Prof. Seaman | Francesca Seaman |
| Japanese | Placement Guide | Hiroko Chiba |
| Spanish | Placement Guide | Alejandro Puga |
| Ancient Greek | Contact Prof. Foss | Pedar Foss |
| Latin | Placement Guide | Dave Guinee |
The problem-solving processes I apply in the workplace are inseparable from the skills I gained in my classes.
-Erika Marchant
Associate Dean of Student Academic Success and Advising