As of January 2011, the University of Lapland unit of the LUC Language Centre has been part of a two-year, EU-funded project that produces web-based study material on less widely used languages and their cultures within the EU region. The project is called Electronically Learning Other Cultures and Languages by Virtual Travelling (E-LOCAL).

Now it’s time to start testing the online learning materials. Students, who are interested in learning more about languages and cultures by testing the E-LOCAL materials, please raise your hands. We have a selection of languages for you to choose from: Dutch, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, and Portuguese. The learning materials are for beginners. Thus, no previous studies are required.

You can sign up by e-mailing to annukka.jaakola (at) ulapland.fi. In your e-mail, please state your name, year of birth, and the faculty you study in. Remember to state the language you’re interested in (choice 1, choice 2). We would like to interview those willing to join the pilot testing (about 15 minutes interview / person). Please suggest a suitable interview day and time for you, preferably before noon from Monday to Friday. The interviews will take place at the Language Centre (Yliopistonkatu 8, E-wing, 2nd floor).

Information about the E-LOCAL project online

More information:
Ms Annukka Jaakola, tel. 040 484 4441, annukka.jaakola (at) ulapland.fi