College of Arts Media Centre Software
The items listed below are available for use in the College of Arts
Media Centre, or in class using computer projection equipment. For more
information please call the Media Centre at ext. 52144 or email camc@uoguelph.ca
English:
The Dream of the Rood (3.5")
Translations, grammar, notes and images associated with the Old
English poem "The Dream of the Rood".
Victorian Periodicals Project (CD-ROM)
Text and images on Victorian Periodicals, covering contributors,
editors, production methods and related social history.
English as a Second Language:
Business English: Meetings (CD-ROM)
CD-ROM that introduces learners to the structure, vocabulary and
language concepts used in a North American business meeting.
English Your Way (CD-ROM)
Interactive program for basic skills in English vocabulary, pronunciation
and grammar.
Tense Buster (CD-ROM)
Exercises on various verb tenses at different levels
TOEFL Mastery (CD-ROM)
Exercises designed to simulate TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language).
TOEFL Preparation (CD-ROM)
Practice tests to prepare for TOEFL.
French:
2000 ans d'histoire de France (CD-ROM)
Encyclopedia containing biographies, historical documents, videos.
CLEF (CD-ROM)
Exercises and reference for basic French grammar.
Bibliorom Larousse (CD-ROM)
Reference encyclopedia in French including multimedia documents,
maps and 6 dictionaries.
La Chaise berçante (CD-ROM)
The animated film "Crac!" accompanied by narration, exercises
and cultural information.
Débuts (CD-ROM)
CD-ROM to accompany the Débuts textbook including exercises on the film Le Chemin du retour.
Descartes (CD-ROM)
Interactive resource including original source documents, dramatizations,
and video clips.
Forteresse de Louisbourg (CD-ROM)
Construction and history of Louisbourg.
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism (CD-ROM)
Over 500 works by 31 artists.
Lectures d'appoint (CD-ROM)
Reading comprehension exercises.
Le Louvre (CD-ROM)
A tour of the Louvre museum including 300 images, 200 pages of text,
narration, music,biographies and portraits.
Pas de Problème! (CD-ROM)
Video clips and related exercises for basic/intermediate French.
Le Petit prince (CD-ROM)
Interactive CD-ROM of Le Petit Prince including text, games, and original drawings.
Rhythm of French (CD-ROM)
Interactive lessons to improve French pronunciation.
Le Siècle de Victor Hugo (CD-ROM)
The 19th century in the context of the life and work of Victor Hugo.
Video Linguist (CD-ROM)
39 video clips from French TV.
German:
Einfach Toll (CD-ROM)
Self-study CD-ROM for introductory German.
Neue Horizonte (CD-ROM)
Dialogues and readings from the Neue Horizonte textbook, including
recordings, grammar and vocabulary reference for basic German.
Greek:
Macedonia-Thrace (CD-ROM)
A guide to the area of Macedonia and Thrace, its natural environment,
history and culture.
Portraits of Byzantium (CD-ROM)
An introduction to the major themes, events and aspects of Byzantine
history and culture presented through a series of 13 portraits of prominent
Byzantines.
History:
American History Atlas (3.5")
Maps and associated text articles containing information on significant
historical events, people and places.
The Anglo-Saxons (CD-ROM)
Art, literature and way of life of the Anglo-Saxons.
La Carte de Cassini (CD-ROM)
18th century maps of France.
The Companion to Scottish History (CD-ROM)
Articles on Scottish History, including links to related articles,
original source material and photographs.
Encyclopedia of Frontier Biography (CD-ROM)
Biographies and portraits of individuals from U.S. frontier history.
Encyclopedia of Western Lawmen and Outlaws (CD-ROM)
Profiles of lawmen and outlaws; multimedia presentation on the Old
West; photos and quizzes.
Exploring Ancient Cities (CD-ROM)
Exploration of 4 ancient civilizations: Crete, Petra, Pompeii and
Teotihuacan.
The First World War and Its Consequences (CD-ROM)
Photographs, maps and videoclips related to the causes, events and
consequences of the First World War.
GeoQuest (CD-ROM)
Interactive maps for western civilization.
History of the Canadian Peoples Vol. I and II (CD-ROM)
CD-ROM to accompany the textbook by Conrad/Finkel. Volume I: Beginnings
to 1867; Volume II: 1867 to the present.
The History of the Highland Clans (CD-ROM)
Clan histories, tartans, heraldry; Maps; Essays: The Druids;Celtic
Christianity; Ancient Peoples; Alba.
The Image of the World (CD-ROM)
An interactive exploration of 10 historic world maps.
Investigating the Lewis Chess Pieces (CD-ROM)
CD-ROM produced to accompany an exhibition of carved chess pieces discovered on the Isle
of Lewis in 1830/31.
Medieval Realms: Britain 1066-1500 (CD-ROM)
Original source material from manuscripts, maps, historical documents,
music and spoken word recordings.
The Royal House of Stewart (CD-ROM)
CD-ROM covering the characters and events of the Royal House of Stewart.
Italian:
Italian Now! (CD-ROM)
Master Program plus additional titles:
- L'altra famiglia
- Campagne, Cappelli, Caffè e Caverne
- Casa Vianello: An Italian Sitcom
- Excerpts from Palla di Neve
- Italian TV News
- Letters from Sicily
- La Mongolfiera
- Transitions: An Italian Family Story
- Uno sguardo a tre città italiane
Dialogues and exercises for basic and intermediate Italian.
La Grande Pittura Italiana (CD-ROM)
Multimedia presentation on Italian art and artists.
Latin:
Latin Now! (CD-ROM)
Readings in Latin, including listening and recording features, grammar
reference, and vocabulary activities.
Music:
Billie Holliday: A Multimedia Recording (CD-ROM)
Audio CD with accompanying data, text and pictures.
Jazz: A Multimedia History (CD-ROM)
A chronology of jazz music and musicians with text, photos, videos
and selected recordings from 1923-1991.
Masterworks (CD-ROM)
Multimedia program for music appreciation.
Multimedia Beethoven: The Ninth Symphony (CD-ROM)
Multimedia presentation of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, including:
A Pocket Guide; Beethoven's World; The Art of Listening; A Close Reading;
The Ninth Game.
Multimedia Mozart: The Dissonant Quartet (CD-ROM)
Multimedia presentation of Mozart's Dissonant Quartet (String Quartet
in C Major), including: Pocket Guide; The Instruments; Mozart's World;
Quartet Listening; A Close Reading; The Mozart Game.
World Beat (CD-ROM)
Presents various musical styles from around the world, through full
motion videos, photographs and documentaries. Includes encyclopedia
and discography.
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (CD-ROM)
Interactive study modules to accompany The Enjoyment of Music.
Spanish:
Hola, Amigos! Now! (CD-ROM)
Dialogues and readings from Hola, amigos! 4th Edition, including
recordings, grammar and vocabulary reference for basic Spanish.
General Reference:
Encarta Africana (CD-ROM)
Multimedia encyclopedia including articles, photos, videos, audio
clips and maps on African and African-American topics.
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