Language Learning Technology

The language lab is located in 201 Patterson Technology Center.  Courses in French, German, Spanish and English as a Second Language at Ashland University are taught in media equipped classrooms in Patterson, Bixler, and sometimes other classrooms across campus.  All language classrooms have an instructor station with a networked and Internet connected computer, DVD and VCR and ceiling mounted projector.  Some classrooms have additional equipment such as a document projector or Smartboard.  In addition, Patterson Hall is part of the AU wireless network.

The language laboratory, located in Room 201 of the Patterson Instructional Technologies Center, serves students in the Department of Foreign Languages and the Ashland Center for English Studies . Students studying English as a Second Language, French, and Spanish can come to the lab to do audio, video, and computer lessons assigned as part of their coursework. The lab is managed by Foreign Language instructor Mary Ball, office 213 Bixler Hall, tel 5945, and is staffed by student assistants.

 The lab has 17 computer/audiotape stations.  The computers are connected to the campus network, giving students access to network software such as on-line dictionaries, grammar tutorials, word processors and the World Wide Web.  In addition, computers in the lab, language faculty offices and language classrooms are connected to the language lab's server and the CAN8 digital multimedia lab system.  CAN8 allows students quick access to and precise individual control over course materials and storage of recordings and answers for instructor correction.  Students can also view VHS tapes and DVDs, including those in non-US formats.

Other computer labs on campus:  Patterson 200 is equipped with desktops and open 24/7.  Access with an AU I.D. card.   2-hour laptop checkout in Conard Hawkins Student Center 24/7.  For more information, see the IT labs and laptop checkout webpage.

• link to Elementary Spanish text Vistas 3rd Edition. Requires password.

              The Fotonovela and Interactive CD-ROM content are online.  You have the Fotonovela on DVD.

              In the language lab:  Work with the Lab Manual.

               link to Elementary and Intermediate French text  student companion site for Chez Nous 3rd Edition.  No password.

• ESL Links of Interest

Foreign Language Department Home Page                                                                                                                                ACCESS Home Page