Graduate Reading Proficiency Exam (in Spanish)
Overview | Procedure | Registration | Preparation
Overview
The Graduate Reading Proficiency Exam in Spanish is designed to allow graduate students to demonstrate reading proficiency in Spanish in their area of specialization. The exam is for students not enrolled in the Spanish graduate program of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. It is offered once in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters and consists of the translation of a 500-word passage from a secondary source, typically a scholarly journal, in the candidate's area of study. Candidates will have two hours to complete the translation and may use a dictionary.A 500 word reading passage is provided by the student's department (either the advisor or the Graduate Studies Chair). One 250 word text supplied by examiner. The exam is graded on a pass/non-pass basis by the Director of the Spanish Language Program. Use of a dictionary permitted.
Procedure
The application to take the proficiency examination consists of two parts. You must register for the exam with Dr. Macián via e-mail (macian.1@osu.edu). You must contact your advisor or department chair and have him/her submit the 500 word passage to Dr. J. Macián (240 Hagerty Hall) by the deadline listed below. This is a written exam so you should bring your pencils/pens and a Spanish-English dictionary of your choice. Pocket dictionaries are not recommended.Registration
Autumn Quarter 2009
Deadline for registration and submission of translation passages: Friday, October 23Exam date: Friday, November 6
Deadline for notification of exam results: Friday, November 13
Winter Quarter 2010
Deadline for registration and submission of translation passages: Friday, January 15Exam date: Friday, February 5
Deadline for notification of exam results: Friday, February 12
Spring Quarter 2010
Deadline for registration and submission of translation passages: Friday, April 9Exam date: Friday, May 7
Deadline for notification of exam results: Friday, May 14
Time and Location of the exam
The exam takes place in 240 Hagerty Hall from 9:00 -10:30 am.Preparation
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese does not offer the 571 series. If you have had previous courses in Spanish you may choose to take the MultiCAT placement exam to obtain a quick evaluation of your reading skills. Your language reading requirement will be met if you place beyond Spanish 104. You may also use our free tutoring services offered in our Teaching and Learning Centers or take our elementary/intermediate courses for an audit or credit to prepare for the exam. Contact Dr. Macián if you wish to set up an appointment to discuss these options (macian.1@osu.edu).Samples of exams
The samples below represent four different academic areas. Click the name of the area for an illustration of the original text (in JPG or GIF formats). The target fragment is highlighted in yellow. The original text in Spanish and their English translations are available in DOC format.| Academic Area | Spanish Original [DOC] | English Translation [DOC] |
|---|---|---|
| · History | · Original History Text in Spanish | · History Text (English Translation) |
| · English, Literature | · Original English Literature Text in Spanish | · English Text (English Translation) |
| · Music | · Original Music Text in Spanish | · Music Text (English Translation) |
| · Theater | · Theater Text in Spanish | · Theatre Text (English Translation) |
