Databases / Web Sites
The Johnson Center Library carries two Paris-based French-language newspapers, located in the racks on the first floor in the atrium behind the stairs:
Le Monde (Edition Internationale)
Le Monde diplomatique
Databases
GMU Restricted. Click on a database below, and then scroll down to its name in the alphabetical list produced. If you are off-campus, you will be prompted to provide your username and password (the same ones you use to access your Mason email account).
EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit) Country Information
"Extensive country information from various Economist Intelligence Unit publications, covering most countries and including politics, economics, business, markets and data."
EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit) ViewsWire
"Timely analysis on key economic, political and business developments around the world."
Europa World Year Book
"Provides lengthy descriptions of countries and international organizations as well as multinational comparative statistics."
Global NewsBank
"An index of several hundred international newspapers, news services and broadcast media."
Lexis Nexis Academic
"Provides access to a wide range of news, business, government, legal and reference information," including information on France and Francophone countries.
World News Connection
"Covers significant socioeconomic, political, technical, and environmental issues. Includes full text summaries of newspaper articles, conference proceedings, periodicals, radio and television broadcasts, and non-classified technical reports."
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Web Sites
France Magazine
"Authoritative coverage of French society, business, culture and travel." Articles in back issues are available full-text with illustrations.
FrenchCulture.org
"The world of French culture and education in the USA." From the French Embassy in Washington, a site with information on French events in the US, such as showings of French movies, productions of French plays, and travelling French art exhibits. Also includes reviews of new books about France and links to French news sources.
French Embassy in Washington, DC
French Newspapers
A list with links to their web pages.
Le Ministère des Affaires étrangères
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with news and links.
World Factbook
"A complete geographical handbook... Each country profile tracks demographic, ethnicity, literacy, political, and economic data." Also available through GMU's databases. Produced by the Central Intelligence Agency.
Saviez-vous? Did you know?
A "Francophobe" is someone who is affected with a morbid fear of the French. Don't be a Francophobe!
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