Language Resource Center

The Language Resource Center at Mount Holyoke College is located on the lower level of the Ciruti Center for Foreign Languages.  Since its opening in the late 80s, the LRC has supported instruction in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Classics, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, as well as other languages that are part of the MHC curriculum.

The mission of the LRC is to foster innovation and collaboration in the teaching and learning of languages and culture throughout the campus.  We are a resource for both faculty and students, focusing on creative and effective uses of technology.  We strive to promote language learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

Keep up with the latest news, teaching ideas and technology information by following the LRC Blog!

LRC Hours (Fall 2009)

• Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
• Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Saturday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.

LRC Resources

• On LRC website: audio and other resources to accompany course textbooks
• 20-seat computer lab for teaching or individual student study with dual-boot computers (Mac and Windows)
• 4 multimedia studios for viewing multiregion films, video capture and editing, audio/video recording, oral testing, etc.
• Comfy lounge with international cable T.V. and wireless Internet (event calendar and reservations)
• SCOLA on cable T.V. and the Internet (programming from 80 countries; contact LRC for SCOLA online password)
• Tables and chairs for small group work and studying
• Course reserves (for faculty- or department-owned materials)
• Equipment checkout: headsets/microphones, webcams, pocket video cameras, CD/tape players, mini-DV and VHS video cameras, slide projectors, etc.
• Limited selection of learning materials, including videos, tapes, CD-ROMs, and dictionaries

LRC Services

• Support for language learners
  • Language Q&A:  drop by the LRC at specified times to get help answering your language questions
  • Foreign Language Writing Assistance Program:  get help with writing in upper-level literature/cultural studies courses
  • Workshops for students: discover new strategies for more effective language learning
• Faculty training and development
  • Workshops on new technologies and pedagogical applications
  • One-on-one or group appointments for training or help
• Tech support for students and faculty
  • Call us if you have any trouble with classroom or office computers – we will come to your classroom immediately to troubleshoot
  • Students can also refer to the LRC with any trouble relating to technology for language learning
  • Class presentations or workshops to train students in using technologies
• Consulting and projects
  • Let us support/assist you in bringing your ideas for teaching with technology from dream to reality!
  • Struggling to learn a language?  Let us help you find effective strategies and resources to improve your language skills.

 Documentation for Supporting Foreign Languages at MHC

LRC Contact Information

Ciruti Center, Room 6 (lower level)
Main Desk: 413-538-3513
Daryl Beres, Director of the LRC: 413-538-2408
or email to LRC