I would advocate for: 1. A place to administer placement exams 2. A theater space for foreign language films, special lectures, and plays 3. A tutoring space 4. A cultural center with a full kitchen and dining area for language clubs to meet and for cooking demonstrations 5. A library space for the FL media and art collection 6. An alternative space to study and administer FL make-up tests Karl Past coordinator at NMSU, Vanderbilt, and Sewanee On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 3:53 PM, Serafina De Gregorio < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > Dear All, > > What is the rationale for the existence of language learning centers and > labs in colleges and universities today? This is a question that seems to > come up every 5 or 6 years at many institutions of higher learning. I have > been asked by my university to put together a list of reasons why these > facilites are still useful as well as the ways that they can be put to > better use. I would appreciate your input concerning this topic. > > Thank you so much for your help. > > Dr. Serafina De Gregorio > Director Language Learning Centers > Fordham University > Tel: 718-817-0798 <(718)%20817-0798>' > Fax: 718-817-0600 <(718)%20817-0600> >