LLC Questions
PC Technical Questions
Language Program Questions
LLC Questions and Answers
Q. How do I sign in and out?
A. Upon entering the LLC, there will be a computer station where you
will need to sign-in every time you come into the LLC. You will need to
provide your campus ID number, then choose the activity you will be
doing at the lab.
Q. Can I eat/drink here?
A. No. If you have any food or drink items we ask that you place them on
the tables
outside of the lab before you come in.
Q. When can I use the Language Learning Center?
A. You can view our operating hours on our main page
here.
There will be times where the LLC will not be available due to testing,
class
activities, etc. We'll try our best to keep you updated on when the LLC
becomes
unavailable via our website or we'll post a message on our door.
Q. Does the Language Learning Center offer tutoring?
A. Yes, we do! All appointment scheduling is done online through our
online appointment system which can be found by clicking
here. Their general schedules can
be found on the right of our main page found here.
Q. What does the Language Learning Center have available for the
language learner?
A. Multi-lingual videos (VHS and DVD), language software, dictionaries,
textbooks,
workbooks, audio tapes, thesauri, all geared towards the language
learner.
Q. How do I listen to the audio for my textbook/workbook?
A. We have all the audio for most of the textbooks used at CSUSM on the internet.
You'll need to get a few things ready:
- Username and Password issued by your instructor
- Headphones that DO NOT have the microphone attached
When you go to the audio page (available on the top side of the LLC homepage),
a message box will appear that contains places for a Username and Password. You will
enter in the Username and Password issued to you by your professor.
Q. I'm not currently enrolled in a language courses here at CSUSM. Can I
still use
the Language Learning Center?
A. Yes. However you may have limited access to material available in the LLC.
Q. Can I print here?
A. Yes. All print jobs go to the print station in the LLC Tech Room. Make sure you have a print card handy.
Q. Where do I get a print card?
A. You can get one at the Kellogg
Library.
Q. Is this a 'quiet' lab?
A. No. Often at the LLC, students can engage in group work/discussion or
even
practice presentations for language classes.
Q. Are cell phones allowed in the LLC?
A. Yes. However, in consideration of others using the lab, we suggest
that you set
your phone to
'vibrate' mode.
PC Technical Questions and Answers
Q. Where can I get a Username/Password to logon to the computers?
A. You can go to the student help desk located on the second floor of
the Kellogg Library. They'll set
you up with everything you need to get into the computers here on
campus.
Q. Can I type documents in a foreign language?
A. Absolutely. Microsoft Word supports a multitude of languages.
Click here for more information regarding writing in a foreign language.
Q. What's an IME?
A. IME is an acronym for Input Method Editor. It is a means for
inputting foreign
languages for use in several Windows applications. For an example of an
IME in use
check out our Japanese IME tutorial.
Q. Is there spell checking for foreign languages?
A. Microsoft Word currently supports spell checking for Spanish, German, and French. There
is also a grammar-check, but this will only correct minor grammatical errors.
Q. How do I listen to the audio for my textbook/workbook?
A. We have all the audio for most of the textbooks used at CSUSM on the internet.
You'll need to get a few things ready:
- Username and Password issued by your instructor
- Headphones that DO NOT have the microphone attached
When you go to the audio page (available on the left-hand side of the LLC homepage),
a message box will appear that contains places for a Username and Password. You will
enter in the Username and Password issued to you by your professor.
Q. Windows Media Player? Real Player?!? Which do I choose?!?!?
A. Choose either one. Basically, we have these two formats of the same
audio clip
just in case one isn't working, we would have a backup version
available.
Q. Why can't I hear anything on this computer workstation?
A. There can be several reasons for not being able to hear anything from
the PC.
-Check your headphones. Make sure you're using the set without the
microphone
on it.
-Check the volume control on the headphone wire. Turn the dial clockwise
to
increase the volume.
-Check the computer's volume control. Double-click the icon that
resembles a speaker on the lower-right hand side of your screen. Check to make sure
if any of
the selections are "mute"-ed.
-Check the volume on the Media Player application itself. There should be
a volume
control located on the Media Player itself. Make sure it's not
"mute"-ed.
Q. Something's wrong with this computer. I need help!
A. Please feel free to speak to the Language Learning Center staff with
any questions
or concerns you may have. We're here to help!
Language Program Questions and Answers
Q. What is the CSUSM Language Other Than English Requirement (LOTER)?
A. All students, no matter their major, must pass the LOTER before graduating. For more
information on your options, click here.
Q. Can I major or minor in a language?
A. Yes! Please visit the World Languages and Hispanic
Literature Website, found
here, for more
information.
Q. Are study abroad programs available?
A. Absolutely! For more information,
visit the Office of Global Education's website, which you can get to by
clicking here.
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