About the International Media Center
MISSION
The IMC provides support
for the study of language and culture as a teaching facility, resource
center and media library. The processes of acquiring language and culture skills
are enhanced through the use of newspapers, magazines, video, internationale
television, CD-ROMs, computer programs and the internet.
FACILITY
The IMC is an in-house,
multimedia facility located in Academic IV, B wing, rm 219 comprised
of :
- 26 PC station teaching
computer lab (also available for self-study) with Windows XP Pro,
Microsoft Office 2007 with multi-language support
- self-study area of 10 additional PC
stations (Windows 7) a scanner with one PC
- 10 MACs (OSX - priority goes to digital media classes)
- 11 VHS players, 2
multi-standard VHS players, 4 DVD players, campus cable on monitors by window
- NexTV service for Arabic, German & Russian TV stations on corner monitor - see www.getnextv.com if interested in subscribing
- classroom for 25 with
a VHS, DVD, computer, dataprojector, overhead projector
- computer
printer, copier and transparency services for a fee
- wireless access for
laptops
- library of language
materials - catalog available at service desk
HOURS
MONDAY through
THURSDAY 9am - 9pm
FRIDAY 9am - 4pm
Hours will vary during January and summer (usually Monday-Friday 9am -
4pm)
Sunday hours discontinued due to low attendance.
Phone: 410-455-2464 or 3685 (Joan)
SERVICES
- computer
printer and copier available, transparency services
- video duplication
according to copyright law with a fee
- reception
for Spanish Univision (channel 108), VME
- reception for Nex TV - various Arabic, German, Russian and other stations -
see www.getnextv.com if interested in subscribing
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