Digital Language Laboratory

The laboratory provides the department with audio visual facilities and materials for listening practice as well as teaching learning and research in listening.

Work Hours
09:00 – 14:00 daily
(unless scheduled otherwise)

Facilities
25 computers connected in a classroom network

Programs
Providing the department with audio visual facilities for teaching-learning, research, as well as training which can be done both classically and independently

Staff
Head – B. Himawan Setyo Wibowo, M. Hum.
Assistants – ???

Reading and Writing Laboratory

English Department Reading and Writing (ED-R2) Laboratory is a place where students can enhance their reading and writing skills.

Work Hours
08.45 – 14.45 Monday-Wednesday
09.00 – 15.00 Thursday
09.00 – 11.00 Friday
12.00 – 14.00 Friday
09.00 – 11.00 Saturday

Facilities
Free tutorial with the assistants (by appointment)
Free internet service
Mini library
Printing service

Programs
Writing Workshop
Writing Competition
Writing Tutorial
Materials Development

Staff
Head – Dra. Siti Mina Tamah, Ph. D.
Assistants – ???

Multi Media Laboratory

The laboratory provides multimedia facilities for teaching-learning and research to deal with the IT era.

Work Hours
09:00 – 14:00 daily
(unless scheduled otherwise)

Facilities
31 computers connected to the Internet

Programs
Providing the department with facilities for teaching-learning, research, as well as training which can be done both classically and independently

Staff
Head – B. Himawan Setyo Wibowo, M. Hum.
Assistants – ???

Self-Access Centre (SAC)

The Self-Access Centre (SAC) fosters students’ self-directed study strategies to supplement in-class learning, particularly in mastering English grammar. Students study independently choosing from various resources available in the SAC

Students and staff are also welcome to use SAC rooms specifically designed for different types of learning activities (Tutorial Room, Reading Room, Discussion Room, Audio-Visual Room and Movie Room). To facilitate students’ learning, SAC counselors are always available for advice, tutorials and technical help.

Work Hours
08:30 – 14:30 Monday – Friday
08:00 – 12:00 Saturday

Facilities
– Books for practicing grammar and building vocabulary, and for leisure reading and exam preparation
– Worksheets for all levels and dictionaries
– Language game boards and multimedia computer programs
– Films, documentaries, course videos, and audio recordings
– Newspapers and satellite TV

Programs
As an extension to independent study, tohelp students continue developing their language skills outside the classroom, SAC offers several educational programs, such as:

Individual Tutorial Program and Enrichment Sessions
These programs provide students with tutor or instructor guidance for completing enrichment and remedial exercises for Structure courses.

Speaking Club
The Speaking Club is held regularly providing opportunities for students to apply their English oral proficiency through various creative, fun, and enjoyable speaking activities. Mini-excursions, language games, cooking tutorials and video-viewing are some of the activities done during club meetings.

Cultural Celebrations
To provide creative outlets for language practice and to get immersed in the spirit of both eastern and western cultural celebrations, the SAC organizes festive events for students to join, such as:
– Toy Story Easter Celebration
– SAC’s Spooktacular Halloween Celebration
– Thanksgiving Feast and Food Decorating Competition
– Secret Santa
– Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day Celebration (Month of Love and Prosperity)
– Recycled Easter Ornaments Exhibition

Interactive Board and News of the World
As a means of visual reinforcements and peripheral learning, SAC’s Interactive Boards includes articles, facts and interactive activities, such as riddles, trivia questions or puzzles, posted on the bulletin board for students to read. To get acquainted and updated with current or upcoming events happening worldwide, students can enjoy reading SAC’s regularly posted News of the World.

Staff
Coordinator – Dra. Agnes Santi Widiati, M.Pd.
Counselors – Ermilia, S.Pd. & Intan Lanova, S.Pd.

English Training for Nurses

The English Department, in collaboration with Rumah Bahasa Pemkot Surabaya, is holding an English training for nurses. This program is conducted in Rumah Bahasa to help nurses develop their English competence in welcoming the Asian Economic Community (AEC) which begin at the end of 2015. There are 5 classes altogether with around 20 nurses in each class with one lecturer from the English Department as the language tutors.

English Today – Radio Program

In collaboration with “She Radio”, the English Department is making a program called English Today which launched on December 22, 2014. The program itself discusses English words, phrases, expressions which are commonly and frequently used by Indonesian people. It provides a short explanation about their meanings, correct pronunciation, and appropriate use in daily communication. English Today on air 10 times each day within a week and the materials shuffled daily. This program is a useful resource for the community in using English words, phrases, and expressions correctly.

Listen English Today Recording

Pilar Keluarga  & Kopi Malam

In collaboration with Radio Republik Indonesia Surabaya, the English Department and Early Childhood Education Department of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education work on two different talk shows, “Pilar Keluarga” and “Kopi Malam” in RRI Programma 1.  The two talk shows are broadcast monthly discussing various current topics.

Broadcast on every Friday the first week from 15.00 – 16.00, “Pilar Keluarga” focuses more on family related issues covering parenting styles, bilingualism or introducing a foreign language to children, creativity, and learning styles. “Kopi Malam” broadcast every Thursday the third week from 20.00 – 21.00. Discusses current topics related to education. The topics include overseas scholarships, government policies in education, and English learning.

The team members involved are:

1. Dr. V. Luluk Prijambodo, M.Pd
2. Dr. Brigitta Puridawaty, S.Psi., M.Pd
3. M.G. Retno Palupi, M.Pd