Getting Help At Nimitz Library
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| Call extension 3-2420, e-mail askref@usna.edu for an apppointment, or talk to a Librarian at the Reference Desk. Reference Desk hours. |
| Donna Goda is the Librarian for International Studies and the Languages and Cultures Department. Contact her at 3-6938 or goda@usna.edu |
Language and Culture Studies Home - What you will find in this guide
Nimitz Library - Use tabs above to find items in Nimitz library. As you mouse-over each tab, note that there will be instructions for finding audio/visual materials such as DVDs, as well as books, dictionaries, encyclopedias, journal articles, language learning resources, and news.
Web-based language learning - See the table below to find web-based language and culture resources, many of which can be downloaded to a variety of devices. CL-150 Transparent Language items are interactive. You will need to create passwords, but as long as you are affiliated with the US Navy, you will have access from anywhere in the world.
Note about passwords: You will be asked to change your passwords on a regular basis.
Web-based language learning
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Navy Knowledge OnLine (NKO) |
Audio books and e-books for download Choose Reference link (in top bar), in left column go to eContent, Culture and Foreign Language. Then look for a box that says Download E-books, Audio Books, and Music. |
| Defense Language Institute (http://fieldsupport.dliflc.edu/) | Mission-specific and other vocabulary lists in a variety of download formats, Field Support Modules |
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Joint Language University (JLU) (http://jlu.wbtrain.com - also available through Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) Create an account in box on left side of page. Any problems or questions are quickly handled upon contacting JLU_Admin@wbtrain.com Features listed on right are also accessible through the Navy's Center for Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (CLERC) which is available through Navy Knowledge Online listed above. |
Click on CATALOG to see the list of languages supported and the training available for each language. Click on RESOURCES to get to items such as: CL-150 Transparent Language – mission specific and other vocabulary lists for download, pronunciation checker DLPT 5 –like assessments found in LangNet Assessment Objects Intelligence Community Area Studies (ICAS) - interactive short seminars on topics of current high interest to government language professionals LingNet - provided by the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, materials include "Countries in Perspective" series and Global Language Online Support System (GLOSS). Russian Language Mentor - “self-paced language maintenance and development curriculum intended for intermediate to advanced Russian linguists” SCOLA - receives and re-transmits television programming from around the world in a wide range of native languages |
| Voice of America Pronunciation Guide (http://names.voa.gov) |
Pronunciation of foreign-language names |
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MyiLibrary - available through Navy Knowledge Online listed above. |
Large variety of e-books for download dealing with topics such as grammar and colloquial speech Choose Reference link (in top bar), in left column go to eContent, Audio & Books, Languages and Literature. |
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Interagency Language Roundtable (http://www.govtilr.org/Web_LCTL/index.htm) |
Online Internet materials for a comprehensive compendium of Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs). Depending on the language, available resources can include socio-historic language sketches, introductions to writing systems and phonologies, beginning and intermediate online tutorials and exercises, online dictionaries, media sites, cultural and target country materials, etc. |
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