LibGuides: World Languages and Cultures: Getting Started

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Lied Library LLB1187

(702) 895-2132

Subjects: English, Film Studies, History, Literature, Philosophy, Theater Arts, World Languages and Cultures

located in FDH 510
4505 Maryland Parkway
Box 5047
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5047
(702) 895-3431

Digitalia Film Library
Good for: Watching feature films and documentaries in various languages.
Contains: Streaming films in Spanish, Portuguese, and 34 other languages with English subtitles.
Each film's license includes public performance rights.

Scholarly Communication
Learn about open access, author's rights, copyright and fair use in this guide for the UNLV community.
MLA Directory of Periodicals
Editorial contact information as well as frequency, circulation, subscription prices and submission guidelines for 7100 journals in modern languages and literature.

Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
Information on serials published throughout the world, including whether or not they are peer reviewed.
Update frequency: Updated weekly
Provides detailed, comprehensive, and authoritative information on serials published throughout the world, including whether or not they are peer reviewed. It covers all subjects and includes information about publications that are published regularly or irregularly and are circulated free of charge or by paid subscription.
Cabell's Publishing Directories
Good for: Identifying reputable journals for publishing research in business, education, health, mathematics, nursing, and science.
Contains: Information about journal publishing opportunities.
The resource includes journal acceptance rates, review descriptions, number of external reviewers, publication guidelines and submission processes.

Looking for Rosetta Stone, videos or other programs to learn a language? Try the Language Resource Center, FDH 240!

ELC Catalog
List of language learning resources available through the Language Resource Center in FDH 240. Excel spreadsheet.

Occupational Outlook for Interpreters and Translators
Career information about translators and interpreters. Includes training requirements and salary information.
American Translators Association
Includes information on careers and certification.
National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
Career and certification information.
INTERPRETER TRAINING RESOURCES