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Resources for Students Studying Foreign Languages

Contributed by Russa Kittredge, Academic Learning Services, University of Oregon

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Foreign Language Departments on Campus

• The University of Oregon offers twenty-three languages. Visit the faculty of the foreign language departments during office hours to discuss your interests.
• Find links to all departments online.
• Many departments offer evening conversation groups and No-English retreats. Ask in your language department about these opportunities.
  

Yamada Language Center: 121 Pacific Hall, 346-4011

• Free Language Exchange Program.  Students can exchange English tutoring for native language tutoring.
• Computer Lab with software available in 20+ languages.
• Self-study language programs.
• International movies for check out.
• Watch news and cultural programs live in the Keithan lounge, or watch through the website.
• A chat server for those interested in conversing in a foreign language.
• Audio, video and software lending and sales of language courseware.
• WWW language guides – guide to language resources on the web.
  

International Student Association: EMU Suite 206, 346-4387

• International Coffee Hour, every Friday 4-6 p.m.at the International Student Lounge at the Erb Memorial Union.
• Cultural nights (spring term). Students from a specific country present an evening of traditional food and entertainment. 
  

International Resource Center: Mezzanine floor of the EMU, 346-0887

• This site is intended as an extention to our fabulous resources in the Erb Memorial Union. It is your connection to government, newspaper, radio, TV, and travel related web sites. We have organized these for you by regions and type of resources.
• Come visit us in the Erb Memorial Union's International Lounge! We have trained personnel and additional resources in the lounge to help you, and there's almost always something going on.
  

Academic Learning Services: 68 PLC, 346-3226

• Individual tutor referrals for students studying a foreign language.
• Some group tutoring available for Spanish and French.
• Study strategies for learning a foreign language.
  

Office of International Education and Exchange: 330 Oregon Hall, 346-3206/7

• Advising about opportunities to study at more than 140 UO-sponsored programs in eighty countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific.
• Advising about opportunities to participate in internships and work opportunities throughout the world.
• Assistance with applications, passports, visas and other documents needed for study overseas.
• Study Aborad Programs website: http://studyabroad.uoregon.edu/.
• Information on scholarships and financial aid available for overseas study.
• Orientations and workshops for students who study overseas.
• A study abroad library.
• Drop in Monday – Friday between 8 AM – 5 PM to look at brochures and library materials or call to make an appointment with an overseas program coordinator. 
  

UO Career Center: Hendricks Hall, 2nd floor, 346-3235

• International employment opportunities.
• International internship workshops.
  

Area Libraries

• Check out library materials in the language you are studying:
  • University of Oregon Libraries, 346-3053
  • Eugene Public Library, 682-5450

Other Miscellaneous Resources

• KLCC, 463-6000, A bilingual Spanish radio show that airs Sunday nights.
• Area School Programs: Possible volunteering/tutoring opportunities.
  • Japanese Immersion School – 687-3590
  • Meadowlark-Buena Vista Spanish Immersion School – 687-3368
  • Fox Hollow French School - 687-3177
  • International High School, Foreign Languages Department - 687-3306
  • Sheldon High School – 687-3250
  • SMART of Lane County – 726-3302
  • Thurston High School – 744-5000.
  • Oregon International Council, booklet of international education opportunities, (503) 375-5447.
  • Local cultural celebrations to enjoy:
    • Asian Celebration in February (346-4387)
    • Fiesta Latina in May (346-4387)
    • International Night in April (346-4387).
  • A little farther away:
    • Scandinavian Festival in Junction City in August (998-9372)
    • Oktoberfest in Mt. Angel in September (email for details). 

 

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