MLL 288 - Information Technology in Foreign Languages

(3.00)

This course is designed to familiarize students with technological resources in foreign languages and to prepare them in the effective use of technology approaches and technology-based resources. Activities will include assessing and using software with foreign language capabilities, mastering general Internet tools (File Transfer Protocol, listservs, news groups, etc.), accessing electronic library resources, conducting effective searches on the Web, including the retrieval of text files and images with particular attention to copyright issues. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and/or expand the knowledge base and skills inherent to information technology and indispensable to learning and practicing a foreign language today. Recommended Preparation: Word-processing skills/e-mail on the UMBC system

Course ID: 55445
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture