In addition, students may have the opportunity to assist in the language center and gain valuable computer skills, in addition to learning applications of technology to language learning. Here students can receive peer assistance, as well as have the opportunity to learn teaching skills by working with their peers in a tutorial situation. Faculty members conduct occasional tutorials for the tutors to offer help in explaining language topics. Assistants oversee cultural activities such as film series, cultural talks, language tables, conversation periods, and work with the tutorial program to help language learners. In addition, assistants may assist faculty in the classroom on occasion.
Students write assignments here with the assistance of language specific software.
The Center assists in the preparation of students for the abroad experience with country specific cultural and linguistic sites. Students use the Center to hone their listening skills by accessing WWW radio broadcasts for the country of their choice. WWW sites are prepared by returning students to share information and experiences that are integrated into culture courses and the pre-departure preparation of other students. The Center is also the key for language and cultural maintenance for students who return from abroad with specific sites and applications constructed for this purpose. These sites also target Gustavus graduates to enable them to continue maintenance and a connection with the institution after graduation.