3 Students with extensive background in Spanish are encouraged to take the Spanish Placement Test. This test may allow them to place out the BSLP entirely . 4 Two quarters of college Spanish are considered equivalent to one semester. Three quarters are considered equivalent to two semesters. Class consists of some presentation by your instructor but mostly interaction between you and your classmates as well as with the instructor.
Instructors follow the policy of no English in class for themselves.
It is up to you do seek clarification and raise your hand if you don t understand something. Within about one week, class format and daily expectations should be fairly clear to you. If you have questions or concerns about your class, direct them first to your instructor. Any problems or questions that the Assistant Director cannot address will be referred to the Director, Prof. Bill VanPatten. Component percentages vary according to course, but all Basic Language Program courses follow the following final grade scale.