Arabic & Islamic Studies

Placement & Proficiency Tests

Arabic Proficiency Tests

BSFS/ MSFS:

Students must finish at least three years of Arabic before taking BSFS/ MSFS proficiency tests. Proficiency tests for BSFS/ MSFS students are conducted in November and April of each year. The format of the test is an oral interview lasting between 30-40 minutes. Students will also be asked comprehension questions on a short reading passage provided to them 15 minutes before the test. To pass proficiency, BSFS students must receive a rating of at least “Advanced low” based on ACTFL guidelines. The MSFS test is identical in format, however students are rated on a different scale detailed on the MSFS Language Proficiency Examination Form.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING FOR NOVEMBER BSFS/MSFS PROFICIENCY EXAM IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th.

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

Arabic Majors and Minors:
In April of each year, Arabic majors and minors, who are enrolled in Arabic language courses, are required to take an oral proficiency test, lasting approximately 30-40 minutes. This is a departmental requirement. Students who do not take the test will have their Arabic final grades withheld for the semester. Students will be contacted in late March with more information concerning the date and time of the test.


This test will also be based on ACTFL guidelines.

 

Arabic Placement Tests


Information on the Placement Test offered in the Spring is TBA.

At the beginning of each semester we conduct a placement test for incoming students (freshmen and transfer) as well as for all students coming back from any non-GU program (including GU-approved programs abroad). This is to ensure proper placement in Arabic courses. This test will measure students’ abilities in grammar, reading, and writing.



 


Persian Placement Tests

At the beginning of each semester we will conduct a placement test for incoming students (freshmen and transfer) as well as for all students coming back from any non-GU program (including GU-approved programs abroad).* This is to ensure proper placement in Persian courses. This test will measure students’ abilities in grammar, reading, and writing.

Persian Proficiency Tests

BSFS/ MSFS:
We recommend students finish three years of Persian before taking BSFS/ MSFS proficiency tests. Proficiency tests for BSFS/ MSFS students are conducted in November and April of each year. The BSFS format is an oral interview lasting between 30-40 minutes. To pass proficiency, BSFS students must receive a rating of at least “Advanced low” based on ACTFL guidelines. The MSFS format includes an oral reading comprehension section in addition to an oral interview. The total test lasts approximately 40-45 min.



 

 

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