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French Research Tools

MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new window
Covers literature, language and linguistics, folklore, film, literary theory and criticism, and dramatic arts, as well as the historical aspects of printing and publishing. Over 6,000 journals and series, plus 1,200 book publishers, are indexed. Articles date from 1926-present.
MUSCAT Plus This link opens in a new window
MUSCAT Plus searches for books, journal articles, media, and more in Musselman Library and beyond.

Dictionaries and Other Language Tools

Oxford Language Dictionaries Online This link opens in a new window
Provides searchable, comprehensive bilingual dictionaries in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish based on languages as they're used today. Includes articles, quizzes, and tips to help users understand how languages are used in modern culture. Offers quick-search access to definitions of words, phrases, and idioms, with expert guidance on style, usage, grammar, and spelling.

Forvo
This site features thousands of French words pronounced by native speakers from Francophone countries.

IPA Source This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive collection of literal translations and International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions of foreign language texts in art song and opera. This reference source aids singers, instructors and others with the correct and knowledgeable performance of vocal literature. Promotes accurate pronunciation of words and allows singers to imbue each syllable with the appropriate emotional content.

Culture

Canal+
A French cable channel which broadcasts news and French television programs as well as original films. Much of this content can be viewed for free on the Canal+ website.
Le Zapping
Short video clips containing daily highlights from the news by the French channel Canal+ .
Gallica
Browse through the digitized collections of the French National Library.

Met Opera on Demand: Student Access This link opens in a new window
Streaming video access to more than 800 full-length performances from the Met's Live in HD series, as well as more than 350 full-length video and audio performances. Adobe® Flash® Player is required to access Met Opera on Demand. Internet browser(s) should be fully up to date. Not currently compatible with iPad or iPhone.

Current News

Musselman Library subscribes to the weekly French newspaper Le Monde. The most recent copy can be found on the library's main level in the newspaper rack. The library also has digital subscriptions to a number of French news resources, which can be accessed through the databases below.

Access World News This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text articles from over 10,680 U.S. and international newspapers, offering diverse viewpoints on local, regional and world issues. Includes The Gettysburg Times (2008-present) and The Evening Sun (2001-present).
Newspaper Source This link opens in a new window
Provides full text for more than 200 national (U.S.) and international newspapers. The database also contains selective full text for more than 310 regional (U.S.) newspapers. In addition, full-text television and radio news transcripts are provided from CBS News, CNN, CNN International, FOX News, NPR, etc.

Popular French news outlets:

France 24 (English/French)
International news from a French perspective.
Le Figaro (French)
General interest news outlet which covers news, sporting events, culture, and the economy.
Libération (French)
General interest news outlet which covers news, sporting events, culture, and travel.

French Films

Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
This large collection of streaming videos contains over 7,700 films on French culture, history, language, and literature. Use Advanced Search to find films and limit by French language.
Docuseek2 This link opens in a new window
Provides streaming access to documentary and social issues films and videos. In the advanced search, you may limit the language to French.
Films on Demand: Humanities and Social Sciences Collection This link opens in a new window
Collection of streaming videos covering humanities and social sciences. A "French" keyword search discovers over 6,700 films related to French culture, drama, history, and literature. Use Advanced Search to find French language films.
Kanopy Videostreaming This link opens in a new window
Streaming video collection of movies and documentaries, including films on global studies & languages. Browse to find over 2,000 French Cinema films covering French history, language, and literature.
MUSCAT Plus This link opens in a new window
Browse hundreds of French films in Musselman Library's DVD collection.

Other French Research Tools

Literature Resource Center
Provides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of over 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world.

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