Languages

Resources

In addition to those online and print information sources provided by the Library, a list of Internet-based resources has been collated to assist students studying Languages.

German language

Goethe-Institut - the home page of the Goethe-Institut - a wealth of information and learning materials grouped under the headings: Kultur und Gesellschaft; Deutsch lemen and lehren; Institute	Jetzt Deutsch Lernen - a link reachable from the Goethe-Institut home page, examples of texts taken from the youth magazine of the Süddeutsche Zeitung and prepared for interactive learning.
Deutsch Lern.net - graded, interactive exercises on various topics of cultural, political, linguistic etc interest.	Deutsche Welle - the home page of Deutsche Welle, the official German authority for broadcasting internationally in German and other languages.
Language Teaching Resources - Queensland teacher Katherine Munro has assembled a multitude of material for the learning of German, Indonesian, Chinese and Japanese.	Deutschland online - information and articles on German culture, politics and economics with a link to the magazine 'Deutschland'; German, English and other languages.
Wissen.de - on-line encyclopaedia	Spiegel online - the famous German news magazine 'Der Spiegel'.
Projekt Gutenberg - a project supported by 'Der Spiegel': on-line versions of many German literary texts.	Die Blinde Kuh - a marvellous and varied collection of materials for German-speaking children and adults
The official web pages of German cities and towns - http://www.(nameofcity).de e.g. http://www.berlin.de

Indonesian language

Indonesian Media - Indonesian newspapers, magazines and tabloids	Bobo - Simple Indonesian language, children's stories, legends and short stories
Kompas Cyber Media - international, national and regional news, health, science, technology, entertainment, business	Serambi Indonesia - short stories, international, national and regional news, sports, business

Mandarin Chinese language

Reutgers Multi Media Chinese Learning System - a free language learning course	Sound of Hope Radio Network - Chinese news, entertainment, health and culture
New Tang Dynasty TV - news, movies, entertainment, careers, children's stories and cultural aspects	The Epoch Times - English newspaper offering comprehensive coverage of China and the rest of the world

Facilities

The computers in the Computer Laboratory (Room Q256) have German, Indonesian and Mandarin Chinese language learning software installed to assist students in their language learning. Students need to contact their Lecturer or the Technical Officer in Room Q250 for access.

Students can watch NTDTV Chinese programs in Room Q253 any time when the room is available. Students should contact their Lecturer or the Technical Officer in Room Q250 for access.

After hours access

Students have access to the Computer Laboratory after-hours for conducting research and completing assignments. Normal after hours access times during semester are 6.00pm - 9.30pm daily for weekdays, and 9.00am - 5.30pm daily for weekends or public holidays. The after hours access authorisation form is available from reception on the 2nd floor of Q Block, and must be signed by the lecturer.