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Introduction
Use this guide to find information on the culture, literature, language, cinema and history of France.
France: a reference guide from the Renaissance to the present by Publication Date: 2004A historical dictionary of important events in its history, institutions, political and social figures, a chronology, a list of rulers, and a collection of maps.
Encyclopedia of contemporary French culture by Publication Date: 1998This wide-ranging work crosses the traditional boundaries between disciplines in the humanities and social sciences and defines French culture in its broadest sense.
The Cambridge companion to modern French culture by Publication Date: 2003This book explores the culture, and includes chapters on history, language, literature, thought, theatre, architecture, visual culture, film and music, and discuss the contributions of popular culture, Francophone culture, minorities and women.
Digital Essentials
Complete the Digital Essentials modules to help you quickly build your digital skills for study and work. Learn about online UQ systems, find tools for specific tasks and develop skills for using digital resources.
Complete these modules to build your study and assignment skills:
- Information essentials — types of information, finding and evaluating online information, fake news
- Types of assignments — written, video, audio, presentations, posters, blogs, 3D models, coding
- Write, cite and submit — plagiarism, referencing and referencing styles, EndNote, submission requirements
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Access recommended books, journals, databases and websites for your assignments and research.
How to guides
- Avoiding plagiarismFind out what is plagiarism and how to avoid it in your assignments.
- Evaluating information you findLearn how to critically evaluate information resources.
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