World Languages and cultures center offers international satellite televison for students
- The WLCC now has 12 international satellite channels.
- Some of the channels have English subtitles, but most do not.
By Jordan S. Neal, News Writing Student
Mexican entertainment programs and Italian soccer games are just a few examples of the satellite programming now available in the World Languages and Cultures Center.
The WLCC now has 12 international satellite channels, said Chiaki Troutman, WLCC lab assistant.
“The lab was able to use money out of the annual budget to purchase the programs,” she said.
The program, called WinTV, will allow students and faculty to watch international channels from around the world in the center.
Some of the channels have English subtitles, but most do not.
This is one of the many opportunities the WLCC is extending to students studying foreign languages and to international students.
Jo’Landa Harris, OCCC student said, “The international television programs will really help foreign language students learn the language in a unique setting, and hopefully bring international students a little closer to home.”
WinTV offers channels in eight languages, including Arabic, Italian and Spanish. All of the programming shown is educational; however, they are not all news programs.
According to the handout provided by the WLCC, RAI International is an Italian channel that offers cultural information and programs in Italian.
In addition to cultural and news channels, there also is ESPN in Spanish, featuring sporting events from around the world.
One of the most recognizable channels available is Al Jazeera.
The Middle Eastern channel runs 24-hour news in Arabic, covering the Middle East and the world.
All OCCC students and faculty have access to the satellite television programs in the WLCC.
A valid student or faculty ID is required to view the channels. Headphones are required as well, but, Troutman said, the WLCC has plenty for each computer equipped with the program.
The WLCC is open to all students and faculty 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays.
