Language Acquisition Resource Center

The Language Acquisition Resource Center, LARC, is a national Language Resource Center located on the San Diego State University campus.

LARC, a San Diego State University-housed program sponsored by the San Diego State University Research Foundation (SDSURF), is one of fifteen Department of Education Title VI funded Language Resource Centers (LRCs). The LRCs were established by Congress in 1989. Their purpose is to improve the teaching and learning of foreign and second languages in the United States.

Our mission is to develop and support the teaching and learning of foreign languages in the United States through research, technology, and publications. Particular attention is paid to less commonly taught languages, cross-cultural issues, language skills assessment, and teacher training.

The LARC 2010-2014 project areas are (1) Alternatives in Teacher Credentialing, (2) Standards Based Curriculum Development, (3) Developing Trans-Cultural Competence, (4) Testing and Assessment Language Growth

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Items of Interest

LARC’s Virtual Tour – Launch Here CA Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) Filipino CSET / Arabic CSET / Arabic Test Questions MLA Statement on Language Learning LARC Labs – EBA 419 (PC) / 410 (MAC) Website / Map / MOODLE / MOODLE 2.2 Sample Learning Materials Arabic, Persian, Pashtu, Dari & Persian (view) CALL Virtual Class