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For M.ARch degree

"Applicants are required to complete the following course work: one term of studio in the visual arts (drawing, painting, or sculpture). In addition, a reading knowledge of a modern foreign language and a survey course in architectural history are required. "

What does it mean? How do they know if an applicant has a reading knowledge of a modern language?
Thanks.

 
Oct 26, 05 3:05 pm
bLAyer

Doesnt it just mean that you have to take a language class?

Oct 26, 05 3:27 pm  · 
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mn

I was not required to take a language course at Berkeley. Am I screwed?

Oct 26, 05 3:29 pm  · 
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bLAyer

I mean its not a prerequisite but you have to take one while you attend.

Oct 26, 05 3:31 pm  · 
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mn

ohh cool!

Oct 26, 05 3:34 pm  · 
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rajish

I like to look at it this way; If you can't understand the application/pre recs, you shouldn't be applying to the Ivy League.

Oct 26, 05 3:34 pm  · 
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salmon

wow words of wisdom from a guy who knows nothing about it

Oct 26, 05 3:39 pm  · 
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mn

yeah. be realistic.
i totally agree rajish.

Oct 26, 05 3:40 pm  · 
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ochona

can you read/write any other language? as long as you can demonstrate as much you don't even have to take a class. did you take spanish or french in high school?

i dunno...i went to UT and they thought i was an non-native english speaker right until my 4th year of school...i had this "take the TOEFL" red flag on my file for four years...paperwork glitch

Oct 26, 05 3:40 pm  · 
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bLAyer

I went to check out their website and it's a bit confusing whether you really need to have the language stuff before or what. But most likely you do, I am not sure how you would prove it if it wasnt a course during undergrad or highschool but even then that doesnt mean anything. Lotsa people have taken french in HS but cant speak it at all. I would just call them ask them.

Oct 26, 05 3:44 pm  · 
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2 words: call

Oct 26, 05 3:54 pm  · 
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mn

i just called. for those of you who care, it must be done prior to attending. h.s. langauage course is acceptable.
( guess i was being lazy...)

Oct 26, 05 3:58 pm  · 
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