Resource Guide - LLEA 40618 - Modern China on Screen: An Introduction to Chinese Film - Library Guides at University of Notre Dame

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This course guide assists Professor Xian Wang's students in writing their final research paper. It consists of

Getting Started (reference): sources where students can find background information for their topic(s) of interest
Finding Movies: library catalogs, websites, and databases for Chinese movies
Finding Articles & Books: library catalogs, websites, and databases where students can find scholarly information that can be used to develop and support their theses.
Citing Sources: MLA (Modern Language Association) Formatting and Style Guide

Oxford bibliographies online. Chinese studies
Offers peer-reviewed annotated bibliographies on China across all disciplines. Bibliographies are browseable by subject area and keyword searchable.

Hesburgh Libraries - Catalog
The mission of the library is to connect people to knowledge across time and space. It is the library’s job to acquire, preserve, organize, and steward this knowledge in a way that makes it accessible for study by all scholars throughout time. To this end, the Hesburgh Libraries contributes to the mission of the University by providing distinctive collections, expertise, services, and spaces that enhance teaching, learning, and research for and in collaboration with the University community.
Kanopy
On-demand, revolving streaming video for selected documentaries and theatrical releases.
Cultures Visuelles en Asie Orientale = Visual Cultures in East Asia
A catalog of historical Chinese films, provided by Institute of Asian Studies (IrAsia). For most films, information includes plot summary in English. Many films are in the public domain and accessible through the site.

Bibliography of Asian studies
Provides citations on all subjects (especially humanities and social sciences) pertaining to East, Southeast, and South Asia published worldwide since 1971 in western-language periodical articles, individually authored monographs (through 1991 only), chapters in edited volumes, conference proceedings, anthologies, Festschriften, etc. Updated regularly.

JSTOR : Asian Studies
1. In "Search within Asian Studies," enter a search terms (lowercase) separated by AND (uppercase). E.g., Chinese film AND global
2. Add more search terms in the search box on the left (Search Within Results). E.g., zhangke (*No need to enter the full name, "jia zhangke" since "zhangke" is a relatively unique search term.)
3. If necessary, narrow the search scope by Publication Date or Subject.
Hesburgh Libraries Online Catalog (ND Catalog)
ND Catalog lets you search the holdings of the Hesburgh Libraries, Kresge Law, and Holy Cross libraries' catalogs separately or together. It includes content from the University Archives, the Center for Research Libraries, and working papers from the Institute for Latino Studies.
WorldCat