French, German, Italian & Spanish

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Reading Lists

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Key Starters for Essays and Dissertations/Research Projects

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Identify different sources of information and link to ebooks and other top sources

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Comprehensive details about the former French President and war leader.


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Useful for immigration in France from 1820 onwards.


• Drancy 

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Detailed information about the infamous French Second World War transit camp.


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Historic photos and video clips from the French Ministry of Defence


The official website of the French Foreign Ministry.


A highly recommended list of top quality websites covering many different aspects of France, French speaking countries and the French language.


• Gallica 

Access thousands of documents on this free service provided by the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BNF). The service also contains e-books which you need to pay for, so if you find something of interest which isn't free, please contain your Faculty Librarian.


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French video clips on a wide variety of topics including French history.


• Larousse 

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Free online encyclopedia from a major French publisher. The site also has access to bilingual dictionaries.


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Detailed information about many aspects of daily life in France.


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Site produced by the French Government aimed at those living in France containing practical advice on a wide range of topics from housing to education


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Information about current French politics, economics and social topics produced by the French government.

 

Referencing

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Guidance and support for referencing in APA 7, including advice about reference generators

Your Subject Team

 Anne Worden

Faculty Librarian

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 Sharon Bittner

Assistant Faculty Librarian

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