Languages Across the Curriculum (LxC)

The blog is dedicated to news and information regarding the LxC program at Binghamton University

Monday, March 27, 2006

Watch International TV on Your Computer

Students, faculty and staff can now access international television programs from their computers. Languages Across the Curriculum has purchased a licensing agreement from SCOLA, a nonprofit educational organization that rebroadcasts programs from around the world.

SCOLA features four channels with shows from nearly 70 countries in some 60 languages. Content includes current events, arts and culture, history and variety programming. Users can watch live-stream videos or save clips for later viewing. To view SCOLA, first log into Blackboard at http://blackboard.binghamton.edu. Click on view SCOLA and then click the "Watch Now" button under Videostream Service. Select "Watch SCOLA Now" to see the programming guide and choose something to watch.

Monday, March 06, 2006

Language Tables at BU

Language Tables meeting at Binghamton University

LxC students may be interested in attending a language table, where they can practice and improve their language skills in a social setting. At Binghamton University, the following language tables are meeting this semester:

Chinese Table
The Chinese Table
Wednesdays, 12-1 pm
Dickinson Dining Hall
Contact: 777-3871 or e-mail hzhang@binghamton.edu

French Table
Tuesday 5:30-7 pm
CIW-Dining Hall
Contact: 777-6507 or e-mail dpolachk@binghamton.edu

Italian Coffee Hour
Tuesdays 1:45-2:45 pm and Wednesdays 1-2 pm
The Commons Cafe
Contact: 777-4629 or e-mail stewart@binghamton.edu