--- Forwarded Message from "Graul, Leslie" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Subject: RE: #7985 Fees for proficiency testing >Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:35:39 -0400 >Thread-Topic: #7985 Fees for proficiency testing >Thread-Index: AcWzBwJCYlPRoroKTBChMKuaZUa7BgBf4nD3 >From: "Graul, Leslie" <[log in to unmask]> >To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum" <[log in to unmask]> >Keywords: disclaimer Hi, David, We do not charge our own students (or applicants) to take a foreign language proficiency exam. We limit their exemption attempts to one per semester, unless an instructor authorizes us in writing to let the student retake the test. We do charge "outsiders", such as area high school students whose instructors have send them to campus to take the test. We charge $5.00 per student per language. I believe that our Registrar has often made the decision as to whether to accept language-learning acquired elsewhere. This is true for both those courses offered on campus and for other languages. I'm not sure what standards he uses. The Chair of the Language Department, when asked, would require documented proof of successful completion of coursework equivalent to that required here. A grade of C or above from an acceptable program was required. Times have changed. We need more flexibility. Like you, we are looking for a good method to measure proficiency in languages not taught here. We are also looking for good on-line courses that would expand and enhance our offerings. I am interested in responses to your inquiry. Leslie Graul ________________________________ From: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum on behalf of LLTI-Editor Sent: Tue 9/6/2005 1:17 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: #7985 Fees for proficiency testing --- Forwarded Message from "David Pankratz" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2005 11:55:02 -0500 >From: "David Pankratz" <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Fees for proficiency testing Does your university charge students a fee for administering foreign language "proficiency exams" for the purpose of "testing out" of a college-wide language requirement? If so, could you possibly say how much you charge students for this? A related question: If your college has a language proficiency requirement, may your students meet that requirement by documenting their level of competency in a language _not_ taught by your school? If so, what is the procedure for doing that? Thank you! David Pankratz Loyola University Chicago ______________________ David Pankratz Director, Language Learning Resource Center and German Lecturer Modern Languages & Literatures Department Loyola University Chicago 6525 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60626 Email: [log in to unmask] Tel: 773-508-2846 Fax: 773-508-2893 ______________________ Past President, IALLT International Association for Language Learning Technology ______________________ *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning, and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://consortium.dartmouth.edu). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************