Language Center
The Language Center supports the teaching and learning of languages at Hamilton College by providing resources and peer tutoring that enhance classroom learning. It promotes language study as a path to curiosity, cultural understanding, and thoughtful global engagement, helping students strengthen proficiency, build confidence, and connect formal study with meaningful, real-world use within a supportive community of learners.
Beyond developing language skills, the Center fosters dialogue about what it means to live, learn, and communicate across languages and cultures. Through campus partnerships and reflective projects, it invites students to explore how language connects to identity, power, privilege, and perspective—expanding multilingual practice and awareness across academic, experiential, and co-curricular contexts.
Tutoring Services
Tutoring sessions must be booked at least 12 hours in advance to provide our tutors with enough time to prepare. Tutoring sessions booked less than 12 hours in advance may be rescheduled or canceled.
Tutor Appointments
Peer tutor and consultant appointments are managed through TracCloud (login required). Find resources and more information about the ALEX centers using the following links.
Contact
Office / Department Name
Language Center
Contact Name
Claire Frances
Director of the Language Center
Office Location
Christian A. Johnson (CJ) 102
Phone
Email
Hours
M
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1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tu
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1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
W
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1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Th
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1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Fr
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1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sa
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CLOSED
Su
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1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
