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Las Positas College

Important Canvas Account Update

  1. Las Positas College
  2. Assessment
  3. World Languages

World Languages:

American Sign Language (ASL), French, Spanish, and Spanish for Spanish Speakers

Students may enroll directly into the first transfer-level courses in World Languages without any assessment. Students interested in enrolling in World Language courses beyond the first transfer-level should do the following:

Students who would like to place above American Sign Language I (ASL 1A) should complete the Course Prerequisite Challenge Form found on the counseling forms page. Submit the form to Arts and Humanities Division Senior Administrative Assistant Ralitsa Ivanova-Olsson at rivanovaolsson@laspositascollege.edu. Copy ASL Faculty Coordinator Melinda Cole at mcole@laspositascollege.edu on the email. Professor Cole will contact the student to arrange an assessment and determine whether the challenge will be approved or denied. For further information about ASL at Las Positas College, please contact Melinda Cole at mcole@laspositascollege.edu.

Take the French Placement via MyPortal.

Instructions On How To Complete The French Placement: 

  1. Sign on to MyPortal
  2. Find the card, "Steps to Register (Las Positas)"
  3. Complete the French Placement.

The Spanish Department offers a range of Spanish language courses to cater to different learners. For second language learners, we have SPAN 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B, while for Spanish speakers, we offer SPAN 21 and 22. Detailed information about these courses can be found here.

Spanish Assessment:

  • Students who believe they have the proficiency to enroll in a higher level, such as SPAN 1B, 2A, or 2B, are required to contact Catherine Suarez at  CSuarez@laspositascollege.edu for more information.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers Assessment:

  • We currently have a pause on offering the Spanish for Spanish Speakers courses. Students who are Spanish speakers who are interested in taking Spanish courses should contact Catherine Suarez at CSuarez@laspositascollege.edu to discuss the appropriate placement in the SPAN 1A-2B sequence.

Additionally, students can explore the "Multiple Measures" link on the left side of the webpage to learn about alternative ways to qualify for enrollment in courses beyond the initial transfer-level, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and prior college-level coursework.

We encourage students to take advantage of these opportunities to enhance their Spanish language skills and academic journey.