Chinese 3022 Language Proficiency Exam (LPE) Schedule - Spring 2012

CLA Language Testing Program

http://langtest.umn.edu

Your CLA second language requirement and U of M transcript

To fulfill your CLA second language requirement, you must either (1) earn a C- or better in Chinese 3022 or (2) pass the Language Proficiency Exam (LPE).

During your enrollment in 3022, CLA encourages you to pass all four parts of the LPE and earn a text line

on your transcript endorsing your proficiency in Chinese.

Reasons to successfully complete the Language Proficiency Exam (LPE) during 3022

●Text line on your transcript endorsing your intermediate-level Chinese proficiency, which can

support applications for employment, graduate schools, foreign study programs, etc.

●Strongly recommended for students continuing in third-year Chinese courses.

●If you pass the LPE during 3022, you will fulfill your CLA second language requirement regardless of

the grade you earn in 3022.

What is the content and format of the Language Proficiency Exam (LPE)?

●The LPE consists of evaluations in reading, listening, writing, and speaking. For more information

go to http://langtest.umn.edu and click on “LPE.”

●To pass the LPE, you must pass writing, pass speaking, and earn a passing composite score on

reading plus listening.

What if I don’t pass the LPE or decide not to take the LPE?

●You will not have a text line on your transcript regarding your Chinese proficiency.

●There is no impact on your course grade.

●Your CLA second language requirement is still to earn a C- or better in Chinese 3022.

May I retake the LPE after 3022?

●Students who earn a C- or better in 3022 and did not take parts of the LPE may take those parts

after 3022. See http://langtest.umn.edu for future LPE dates.

●Students who earn a C- or better in 3022 may retake any portions of the LPE they did not pass

during 3022. See http://langtest.umn.edu for future LPE dates.

●Students who earn less than a C- in 3022 may not take or retake the LPE after 3022. These

students need to retake 3022 and earn a C- or better in order to fulfill their CLA second language

requirement.

Your schedule for the Language Proficiency Exam (LPE) during 3022

Register at http://langtest.umn.edu during March 22 - April 8. Click on “LPE” then “Registration.”

Speaking dates are in early April. Reading, writing, and listening are offered April 16-23.

LPE results

The results for all four parts of the LPE are available at http://langtest.umn.edu by May 11.

Questions?

Please contact the CLA Language Testing Program:

http://langtest.umn.edu

E-mail: langtest@umn.edu

Voice mail: 612-624-0862

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