Q: Is the exemption exam only offered in simplified characters?Ī: No, it's offered in both simplified and traditional. You will be exempt if you score 81 or above. If you score 81 or above, you can take an in-person Exemption Exam: see here. What should I do?Ī: First, take a placement exam: see here Q: I wish to be exempted from foreign language requirements. Q: I'm unable to take the Chinese Placement Exam online. Q: Where and when can I take the Chinese Placement Exam?Ī: The exam is online. For more information about the placement test, see here. For more information, see here.Īdditionally, you should take the Chinese Placement Exam. Results from Chinese exams (such as AP, SAT-2, HSK Chinese proficiency test, etc.) are not accepted for placement in East Asian Studies Department courses. Can I use the results for placement at NYU?Ī: No. Q: I have taken a Chinese exam elsewhere before. Please get in touch with the Chinese Language Coordinator for any unique situations. Can I take a "non-heritage" track course instead?Ī: No. Q: I'm supposed to take a "heritage" track course (at Elementary I or any above levels). Is that possible?Ī: Yes, your can however, you must contact the course instructor so that they can evaluate you first. Q: I'm eligible for a "non-heritage" track course (at Elementary I or any above levels), but I would like to take a "heritage" track course. For information about the exam, see here. Depending on your exam scores, you'll be placed into a course that fits your level. What should I do?Ī: You should take the Chinese Placement Exam first. Q: I'm a "non-heritage" student who can speak a little Mandarin and read and write some Chinese characters because I have learned Chinese before. Depending on your exam scores, you'll be placed into a course that fits your level. For information about the exam, see here. What should I do?Ī: You should take the Chinese Placement Exam. Q: I can speak a Chinese dialect (such as Cantonese), but I don't know how to speak Mandarin. Alternatively, you can take the Chinese Placement Exam to determine your level. Which course should I take?Ī: You should take Elementary Chinese for Advanced Beginners (UAST-UA 231). However, I don't read or write Chinese characters. Q: I can speak and understand some Mandarin because I grew up in a Chinese-speaking family or have lived and studied in a Chinese-speaking country/region for an extended time. Which course should I take?Ī: You are eligible for Elementary Chinese I (EAST-UA 201). Q: I don't have any previous background in Mandarin or Chinese dialects. Q: I'm confused about which Chinese language courses I should take.Ī: East Asian Studies offers two types of course tracts of Chinese language courses labeled on Albert as "heritage" or "non-heritage." "Heritage" here is used to assist with Chinese language course placement.
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