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Modern Languages: Databases for English as a Second Language

This research guide features resources and strategies for finding information and conducting research related to Modern Languages

JFL DATABASES TO USE FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The JFL databases listed on this page are organized in boxes by the focus of the material they present.

If conducting searches from the JFL databases page, some will be found on the Modern Languages Page. Some are located on the Education Page and General Databases can be found under Browse by Letter.

 

JFL DATABASES ON THE MODERN LANGUAGES DATABASE PAGE

   

Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts 

This database includes abstracts and index of international journal articles, book reviews, books, book chapters, dissertations, and working papers in linguistics and related disciplines in the language sciences. Covers theoretical and applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, speech therapy, interpersonal communication, and group communication.

It is the only databases dedicated solely to language topics.

JSTOR

JSTOR is a general database but maintains large coverage in the humanities, social science, and sciences (both ebooks and articles). It contains some primary as well as secondary source material.

JFL GENERAL DATABASES

The databases listed below contain information on a myriad of subjects including language and language learning.

Credo

Credo has full-text reference resource with articles, images, audio files, and videos covering every major subject . It is useful for gaining background knowledge of your topic. It may have useful references to further material useful to your research.

EBSCO Quick Search

It provides single-search capability for a large number of databases on various topics.

PROQUEST CENTRAL

ProQuest Central brings together databases across all major subject areas, including  Language.                                    

JFL EDUCATION DATABASES WITH ESL INFORMATION

Found on the page of Education related databases in the JFL website, the following links provide excellent sources of information on teaching English as a Second Language.

Education Research Complete

This database includes journals, some full-text, books, and conference papers covering education research from early childhood to higher education for all educational specialties.                

Education Database (ProQuest)

Full-text articles, dissertations, and other relevant sources in the field of education can be found here.

Education in Video

Provides video demonstrations, lectures, documentaries, and primary-source footage of students and teachers in actual classrooms as well as ready-to-use teaching information such as course, study, and discussion guides, assessment checklists, and themed playlists.

ERIC (EBSCO)

Education-related literature including journal articles, conferences, meetings, government documents, theses, dissertations, reports, audiovisual media, bibliographies, directories, books, and monographs are found here.

Learn Tech Lab

Presents peer-reviewed international journal articles and conference papers on the latest research, developments, and applications related to all aspects of educational technology and e-Learning