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The Language Institute
The Bunker Hill Community College Language Institute is a unit of the College that
coordinates the various student services and programs into an integrated intake
and educational system to meet the needs of English as a Second Language (ESL)
students.
The Language Institute is guided by an advisory group comprised of representatives
from departments that provide programming and support services for ESL students.
The intake process begins in the Assessment Center, Room B118, Charlestown
Campus, where prospective students are assessed, advised and develop an academic
plan based on their individual needs. Students are then oriented to the various
support services that are available through the Multi-Media Multi-Purpose
Language Lab, Tutoring and Academic Support Center, Center for Self-Directed
Learning, International Center, Welcome Back Center, Career Services and
Community Education. Special programming includes non-credit and credit ESL
courses, Intensive Language programs, TOEFL preparation, NCLEX preparation
for nurses who earned their credentials outside of the United States, and language
enhancement courses for business professionals.
For more information, visit the Assessment Center, Room B118, Charlestown
Campus, or call 617-228-2377.
Academic Skills Development
Math Multi-Media Computer Lab
The Math Multi-Media Computer Lab is a mathematics resource center that is available
to all students enrolled in mathematics courses at BHCC. The primary goal of the
lab is to assist students to become independent learners and in achieving academic
success in mathematics. The Math Multi-Media Computer Lab, equipped with 48
workstations, provides a computer-based environment with access specialized
math software such as Mathtype, TI interactive, Sketchpad, Derive, Maple and
Mathematica. In addition to mathematical software the following are also available:
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The Math Multi Media Computer Lab is located in Rooms M102 and M103 and is open
7 days a week.
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Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.;
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
For more information call the coordinators at 617-228-1012 or 617-228-3286.
Multi-Purpose Multi-Media Language Lab
The Multi-Purpose Multi-Media Language Lab at BHCC provides students a hightech
learning environment along with a knowledgeable tutoring staff to guide them
with any aspect of language learning, from speaking, listening, and pronunciation,
to reading, writing, grammar, and punctuation. The lab currently has 8 language
learning software programs, several support staff members, and 34 partitioned
workstations. The objective of the Lab is to help all students improve their language
skills. In addition to software and tutoring, the Lab offers the following support
services:
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The Lab is located within the Center for Self Directed Learning in Room E226. During
the fall and spring semesters, the Lab is open seven days a week, with evening hours
Monday through Thursday. During the summer semester, the Lab is open Monday
through Thursday including evenings. For more information about the Lab, call
617-228-3440 or visit http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/languagelab.
The Writing Place
The Writing Place is a tutoring service sponsored by the English Department.
Students come to the Writing Place to work with peer tutors on speci�c writing
tasks, including brainstorming ideas for college writing assignments, organizing
rough drafts, revising, editing, and doing library research. The Writing Place tutors
are students who have successfully completed their College English program and
are taking a course that prepares them to provide effective feedback and assistance.
Speci�c materials and computer resources are available in the Writing Place to
supplement class instruction and develop composition skills. The Writing Place,
located in Room E142, is open during the fall and spring semesters, Monday through
Friday. Hours may vary from semester to semester, depending on tutor availability.
Students are encouraged to visit the Writing Place in Room E142 to schedule weekly
sessions with a tutor. Tutoring sessions can also be arranged by contacting the
Writing Place at 617-228-3252.
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