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Foreign Language Research Guide


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Use this research guide as a starting point for finding books, articles, and Internet sites in foreign languages, cultures and countries.

Finding Books about foreign languages, cultures and related topics in the SCC Library

  • Start with a keyword search in SCC's online catalog, Archway, or
  • Click on one of sample subject headings below; you will be re-directed to the search results in the online catalog.
  • If you need to expand your search to libraries outside of SCC, search MOBIUS. Ask at the reference desk if you need help, or give us a call at 636-922-8620.

French

Humanities:

History and Culture:

Spanish

Humanities:

History and Culture:

German

Humanities:

History and Culture:

 


Reference Books

To find a reference book by title, search the Archway catalog for the call number, or ask at the reference desk for help.

To browse for encyclopedias and dictionaries on foreign countries, their cultures and languages, go to the following call number ranges:

French  
French/English Dictionaries REF PC 2001 - REF PC 3761
Encyclopedias, cultural information, history, literature, travel REF DC 1 - REF DC 947
Spanish  
Spanish/English Dictionaries REF PC 4001 - REF PC 4977

Encyclopedias, cultural information, history, literature, travel:
   Spain
   Latin America, Mexico

REF DP 1 - REF DP 402
REF F 1201 - REF F 3799
German  
German/English Dictionaries REF PF 3001 - REF PF 5999
Encyclopedias, cultural information, history, literature, travel REF DD 1 - REF DD 905
Other Language Dictionaries  
Latin/English REF PA 2365
Italian/English REF PC 1640
Russian/English REF PG 2640
Japanese, Chinese/English REF PL 679 - REF PL 1455
Other Countries and Cultures  
Cultures and their history REF DE 50 - REF DU 950
Geography, topography REF G 1 - REF G 922
Atlases, maps REF G 1000 - REF G 9980 (also check the atlas stand)
Cultures and their customs REF GN 1 - REF GN 6

DVDs/Videos in foreign languages and on foreign countries:

SCC owns some videos in French, German and Spanish, as well as videos on issues affecting foreign countries. Videos and DVDs on these topics can be found in the Archway online catalog.

View lists of videos in foreign languages
View a list of videos on foreign countries

*DVDs and Videotapes have a three day checkout period. You may also use the DVD/ VCR players in the tutor rooms and study carrels on the second floor of the library.