Foreign Language Proficiency Exams - Authorized Examiners

NOTE: If the language, which you would like to test in does not have an examiner, then see the procedures at the end of this page for the "No Examiner" option.
** Starred evaluators are members of the Foreign Language department. **

on campus, MRP 3035

Ffor Group Test registration & Test Date for Spanish only, review information at
http://www.csus.edu/fl/proficiency/prof-requirement.htm

"NO EXAMINER" OPTION
Demonstration of proficiency in languages which CSUS does not have the means to test:

Unfortunately, we do not teach all languages, nor do we have identified testers for all languages. As an alternative to demonstrate your proficiency in a language for which we have no identified tester, you may identify a fluent speaker who is not a family member to evaluate your skills. Two steps are necessary. 1) You must print our Proficiency Testing form and have the evaluator fill out/evaluate/sign it. You must have proficiency in a "literacy" skill - reading or writing, as well as speaking/listening. 2) You must also obtain a letter, on letterhead stationary, from a respected member of the community that speaks the language - a leader in a community organization, a church leader, someone who teaches the language to younger members of the community, a supervisor where you have worked - to write a letter verifying that you can both speak and read or write the language. The writer of the letter should indicate in what connection he or she has known you and how they know of your proficiency. Your SacState student ID # should be included on the letter, and you should make a copy of the form and the letter for your records. Have this person address the letter to the Foreign Languages Proficiency Coordinator (name & address are below). They can mail it or give it to you to bring to the Foreign Languages Department Office (Mariposa Hall room 2051). At that time, the Foreign Languages Proficiency Coordinator can evaluate your situation and make a determination.

Foreign Language Proficiency Coordinator
Professor Laurette Suter
Department of Foreign Languages
CSU, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6087

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updated: September 10, 2009 (ls)