French Language: Levels 1 and 2
French Language: Levels 1 and 2 Exam Info
The French Language exam is designed to measure knowledge and ability equivalent to that of students who have completed two to three semesters of college French language study. Material taught during both years is incorporated into a single exam covering both Level 1 and Level 2 content. Colleges may award different amounts of credit depending on the test taker's test scores.
59Recommended Score for Credit
9Semester Hours
Knowledge and Skills Required
Section I (15%) Listening: Rejoinders15%
Listening comprehension: choosing the best responses to short spoken prompts
Section II (25%) Listening: Dialogues and Narratives25%
Listening comprehension: choosing the answers to questions based on longer spoken selections
Section III (60%) Reading60%
- 10% Part A. Discrete sentences (vocabulary and structure)
- 20% Part B. Short cloze passages (vocabulary and structure)
- 30% Part C. Reading passages and authentic stimulus materials (reading comprehension)