The Language Lab
The ASC Language Lab provides computer-based instructional materials in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese and English as a Second Language. Videotapes and CD-ROM programs are also available for American Sign Language. The lab plunges students into a rich and interactive language environment.
Language Lab Information and Resource
Staff:
Moises Hernandez
Language Lab Liaison
Micheline Morena
Instructional Lab Technician
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Location: ASC Building; Room 4 (College Map) |
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Contact: |
Moises Hernandez |
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Phone: |
(760) 776-7287 |
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Fax: |
(760) 776-7423 |
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E-mail: |
mhernandez@collegeofthedesert.edu |
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Hours (Fall and Spring Semesters): |
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Monday-Thursday: |
8:00 am to 8:00 pm |
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Friday: |
8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
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Summer Hours: |
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Please phone the Lab for our current schedule at: (760) 776-7287 |
General Information
The Language Lab at College of the Desert is a state-of-the-art language instruction facility where students work at their own pace to develop communicative skills in their target language. It is used by students enrolled in foreign language courses, American Sign Language students, students enrolled in Non-Credit English as a Second Language courses, and Intensive English Academy students. Students use computer-assisted instruction and videos to supplement classroom instruction. Tutoring is also available for some languages.
Instructional assistants and qualified language instructors supervise the Lab. No previous experience with computers is necessary to use our services.
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Enrollment Information
To use the Language Lab, a student must enroll in an appropriate course or lab.
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Enrolled in any foreign language course |
Nothing!! When you signed up for these courses you automatically get access to the Language Lab |
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Enrolled in the Intensive English Academy |
Nothing!! When you sign up for these courses you automatically get access to the Language Lab. |
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Enrolled in Non-Credit English as a Second Language courses |
If you wish to enroll in the Language Lab sign up for Section ESLN 399 at the Non-Credit ESL Office located in the 1st Floor of the HILB Center. |
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Enrolled COD student, but not in either category above. |
Add FL 97 or FL 98—Foreign Language Lab |
For more information on adding lab sections, see Using the ASC.
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