Research Guides: Languages, Literature, and Writing: Languages

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Language Databases

Below are databases that are appropriate to use for research within the field of languages. If you have a topic that branches out into other discipline (i.e. education), be sure to check out the appropriate research guide for that discipline.

Databases

Communications and Mass Media
A specialized collection of more than 250 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field including advertising and public relations, linguistics, and literature.
Diversity Studies
More than 150 social studies, history, and liberal arts journals that explore cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community.
MLA International Bibliography
Provides indexing for journal articles, books, and dissertations in modern languages, literature, folklore, and linguistics.
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global (PQDT Global) contains over 3.8 million graduate works, with 1.7 million in full text. It provides access to millions of dissertations and theses from over 700 academic institutions, dating back to 1861.
Transparent Language Online
Radically better language learning, in one complete experience.

Must create a free account for access.

Spanish Databases

ClasePeriodica
CLASE indexes documents published in Latin American journals specializing in the social sciences and humanities. PERIóDICA covers journals specializing in science and technology.
Informe Académico
A collection of Hispanic magazines with full text in Spanish and Portuguese covering topics in business, health, technology, culture, current affairs, and other subjects.