Language Center
The Language Center is a dynamic and flexible learning space that support digital initiatives and encourage technological exploration. Our mission is to provide a wide range of technological and traditional resources to enhance and promote the study of foreign language, literature, film, media, arts and culture at Swarthmore College. These resources support a wide array of disciplines at Swarthmore and enhance College goals directed at preparing students for engaging and contributing to a diverse and global environment. We pride ourselves on being a locus of innovation on campus, and we encourage community members to share new ideas.
Where is the Language Center located?
We are located in Kohlberg Hall Room 326. Our Video Viewing Room is located in Kohlberg Hall Room 332.
When is it open?
Please check the Language Center website for our hours. Up to date hours and closings are available on The Dash.
How do I access the space?
The Video Viewing Room can be reserved on Swat Central, but is also available for drop-in access upon availability. A Language Center student assistant will scan you into the room. Stop by our front desk and ask for assistance.
What services are available?
Services for Language Faculty
- Orientations to teach students how to use software programs required for their courses.
- Workshops on integrating technology into the foreign language curriculum.
- Digitizing and streaming of films and audio recordings for more widespread use.
- Exploration of Virtual Reality based applications supplemental to language learning activities and/or for course use.
- Tutorials and presentations on our Podcast Studio and audio recording resources.
Services for Language Students
- Digital access to audio and video material required for foreign language classes.
- Technical support for input and browsing of non-Western languages.
- Software programs required for language courses.
- Digital Video Cameras for use in creating multi-media projects.
- Virtual Reality access through weekly drop-in sessions.
- B&W printing for course work.
What is available for loan?
We maintain a large collection of DVD films from all areas of study in the department of Modern Languages and Literatures and Spanish. Stop in to browse the collection or locate films online via Tripod.
Other resources available for use or loan:
- Digital video camcorders
- Tripods
- Handheld zoom audio recorders
- Mobile device camera rig and microphone
- Table microphones
- Mac-accessable portable disc drives
- Meta Quest 3 Virtual Reality (VR) Headset (*not available for loan)
- A variety of legacy gaming consoles (Playstation, Xbox) and games, available to use in our Video Viewing Room.