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 <
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> 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>
>