Using the LRC

The Language Resource Center houses the foreign language video and audio collection, course reserves, language support materials, CD-ROMs, DVDs and language software. The LRC's reception desk is staffed by student assistants who support users and distribute course related materials. Media needs and staff support for Ciruti Center classrooms is also available from the LRC.

Language Q&A (Fall 2009 Schedule)

Got questions? We'll help you find the answers!

Stop by the LRC at the times below to get helping finding answers to your quick language questions. Perhaps there are a few points on your grammar assignment you're not sure about. Maybe you're having difficulty wrapping your tongue around the pronunciation of a certain sound. Or maybe you'd like to clarify the connotation of a new word you've encountered. At the following times, a native speaker or an advanced student of these languages will be on duty in the LRC to help you:

• Arabic (with Hannah)
  • Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 8-9 p.m.
• French (with Karolina)
  • Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
• German (TBA)
• Hebrew (with Anabelle)
  • TBA
• Italian (with Morgan)
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m.
• Japanese (with Tomomi)
  • TBA
• Spanish (with Mira)
  • Mondays, 8-9 p.m.
  • Wednesdays, 9-10 p.m.

Don't see your language listed? Let your department know that you'd like to take advantage of Language Q&A in the LRC.

Resources

The LRC's viewing stations, 8 audio carrels, 2 private viewing rooms (accommodating 2-4 students), 2 private multi-media project rooms, and a sound-proof audio recording room allow students a convenient place to complete their assignments. The Center also has 12 computer PC and MAC work stations equipped with specialized software, proofing tools and foreign language fonts for word processing and web browsing.

The LRC supports foreign language learning by supplying region-free DVD players, multi-standard videotape players, scanners, slide projectors, CD and tape players, overhead projectors, headphones, headsets for audio recording, webcams and a laser printer.

Recording Video

Check out a webcam from the LRC main desk to use in one of the private recording rooms or in our computer lab. Outside of the LRC, there are iMacs with built-in cameras and internal microphones that you could use for recording in these locations: Library Reading Room, LITS Information Commons, LITS MEWS, and the Pratt Music Library. At the main library, there are microphone headsets are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

Lounge

This comfortable, wireless-equipped, space provides students with an environment for quiet study as well as interactive group work. In addition, students can view any of the 18 international channels on the large-screen TV. SCOLA, a non-profit educational organization that transmits television programming from around the world in native languages, is also available in the lounge.

International Cable Program Listings:

• T.V. 5 (French)

The lounge may be reserved for social activities and casual functions hosted by the foreign language departments. Study abroad meetings, tutoring sessions, department meetings and teas, technology seminars, end-of-year gatherings and department at-homes are a few of the recent events held in the LRC lounge.

Films

Use the Advanced Search function in the library catalog to find movies (either DVD or VHS) in many languages.  For example, in the "Limits" section, choose the language you're studying from the "Language" menu, and then choose "DVDs, Videos, Films & Slides" from the "Format" menu.