Resident Advisor-Language House Class

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - A.20
Resident Advisor-Language House Class (4131)

November, 1979

CLASS CONCEPT

Under general supervision, Resident Advisors-Language House plan and direct 
the activities of a residential unit that is designated as a "language house" 
within a residence hall facility and perform other related duties as 
required.

Incumbents prepare instructional material and conduct foreign language 
conversation sessions; organize and direct educational, social, and 
recreational activities that assist students in acquiring fluency in foreign 
languages and understanding of the cultures of the countries represented by 
the languages; arrange cultural exchanges and excursions for language house 
residents such as attendance at dramatic and musical events, visits to other 
universities and colleges, and exchanges with cultural organizations; arrange 
cultural programs by obtaining speakers, performers, and special guests who 
will assist students in acquiring knowledge and understanding of the cultures 
of designated countries; lead discussion groups in selected foreign
languages to increase the students' linguistic fluency; select and obtain 
training devices or materiel such as television, tape recorders, record 
players, books, journals for use in a language house; write and transcribe to 
tape or other automatic teaching devices, self-instructional material for use 
in grammar exercises and drills, and to improve discrimination and correct 
articulation of sounds; and coordinate programs with faculty members, 
residence hall administrators and student government representatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from college, with a native knowledge of the required foreign 
language, and two years of experience in residence hall supervision and/or 
supervising social and recreational activities; or an equivalent combination 
of education and experience; and skills, knowledges and abilities essential 
to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.