What is the Language Resource Centre?
- A language lab
- A quiet setting
- A meeting place
A space where students can:
- work independently on computerized language assignments
- meet with others to complete a group assignment in Chinese
- access reference books in various languages
- practice conversation skills with a native speaker
- play monopoly in French or Spanish
- read a Japanese magazine
Staffed by:
- speakers of Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish, who can answer your language and tech related questions
- staff members who can assist you with the computers
Location:
Arbutus building room 117.
Hours of Operation for Fall 2012:
- MONDAY
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- TUESDAY, THURSDAY
11:30 am to 4:00 pm
- WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Please note: the LRC is closed DURING EXAMS and on HOLIDAYS.
Orientations:
Orientations are extremely helpful to learn how to use language software. They will take place from September 6-12. A schedule will be posted at the door of the centre.
Goals:
The Language Department has created this resource centre to give students the opportunity to work individually, at their own pace, on a variety of assignments ranging from listening exercises to Internet-based assignments.
Students are expected to spend between 30 and 45 minutes a week in the LRC working on specific assignments prepared by their instructor. A list of assignments for each course is posted in the LRC on the white board.
Students receive a mark (from 10% to 15% depending on the course) for their oral-aural work in the Resource Centre. However, the LRC is also open for students who want to meet informally with their conversation instructor or with other students to work on group assignments. Resources such as language dictionaries are available to students.
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