Student Resouces

World Languages and Cultures Resources for Students

Jane Evans Language Center 232 Meredith Hall 271-4548

The Jane Evans Language Center is a place where students can go to use World Languages and Cultures computers to complete assignments for their language classes. The center is generally open from 9a-9p Monday-Thursday, 9a-5p Friday, and 1p-9p Sunday. The center is staffed by students who have a general familiarity with the technology used in the program and can help you with any technology questions. (Please note that the center may be closed on holidays and at certain hours for language course usage, we try our best to give advance notice on the door)

Moodle http://wlc.drake.edu/moodle (VLS Moodle: http://vls.drake.edu/moodle/ )

Moodle is the course management system used by World Languages and Cultures.

Through their Moodle course, students can access their course syllabus, the ePortfolio handbook, listening practice materials (CDs that accompany the textbook, Models for the Audio Samples, etc.), links to outside websites, and other resources.

ePortfolios http://wlc2.drake.edu/users/

In some courses students make an ePortfolio containing their best work from the semester. They can use this ePortfolio to show their language skills to prospective employers, graduate schools, friends, etc.

Culture Blogs http://wlc.drake.edu/wordpress/

Student learn culture in their language courses through the use of these blogs. Professors post entries approximately once a week and students are expected to comment on each entry.

Spanish Conversation Hour-Spring 2011

Every Wednesday in Medbury Honors Lounge from noon-1pm, a group of dedicated learners of Spanish convenes with native speakers to improve their skills and learn more about Spanish culture. Everyone is invited to join in the conversation. (Feel free to bring your lunch)