Research Language Exam Information

Format

Time limits for exams

3 hours*

Helps allowed

For each exam, you may use a physical, non-digital English/exam-language dictionary (i.e English-German/German-English, etc.)

Exam format

The French and Dutch research language exams consist of several paragraphs of an academic journal or other source in its original language.

The Latin and German exams are approximately 375-450 words taken from a theologian or biblical exegete. It is recommended that you take up to 10-15 minutes to skim the passage noting words you do not recognize. Grading is based on completeness, clarity, and accuracy.

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You will translate your passage with only the help of an English/exam-language dictionary. A good (Collegiate level) language dictionary is recommended.

Exam translations are typically typed on your own laptop using a Word processor and then submitted to Canvas. The exams are taken in-person, and are proctored either by a representative of the Student Success team or, if a remote exam is required, an approved local proctor.

Once completed, the exam is passed along to the grader. The Student Success team will notify students with the results of the exam.

*Please contact the exam administrator in advance if you need an accommodation for one (1) additional hour (e.g. English as a Second Language, medical accommodation, or another ADA approved accommodation, etc.)

Register

Register for your language exams in Populi during the normal registration period. Registering will automatically sign you up for the corresponding exam day and time. The dates for the language exams will be listed in the Academic Calendar each year. The time of the exam may vary by test date and will be sent to registered students approximately two weeks before the test date.

NOTE: There will only be three opportunities to take the language exams each academic year; once in August, once in January, and once in May. You cannot take the exams outside of the scheduled test dates. Please note that you can only take one language exam per test date.