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A multi-disciplinary database designed for academic institutions. Subject coverage spans the sciences, social sciences and humanities.

An index of principally western-language articles and book chapters on all parts of Asia published since 1971. Serves researchers seeking information on Asian Studies, with a focus on the humanities and social sciences.

A research tool for those interested in figurative language. This online bibliography surveys publications in the humanities and social sciences such as linguistics, literary studies, philosophy, psychology, education, sociology, and also - though less comprehensively - in the areas of science and medicine.

A collection of journals mostly in linguistics.

This high-quality online research tool for drama and literature scholars combines playtext content and scholarly publications with filmed live performances, film adaptations, and audio plays.

Please note that the Library has subscribed to the following 6 collections in Drama Online.
•    Core Collection (Playtexts)
•    Critical Studies and Performance Practice (Books)
•    National Theatre Collection 1 (Video)
•    National Theatre Collection 2 (Video)
•    Nick Hern Books (Playtexts)
•    Oberon Books 1 (Playtexts)

A collection of academic journals in the humanities and social sciences.

Brings together multiple acclaimed series of literature criticism covering all eras and genres.

A research platform that allows cross-searching of the various digital archives provided by Cengage Gale. They include: The Illustrated London News Historical Archive, The Sunday Times Historical Archives, The Times Digital Archive, Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive, the Archives of Human Sexuality and Identity, China from Empire to Republic, and Punch Historical Archive.

A collection of scholarly journals in linguistics and translation.

A multidisciplinary full-text archive of thousands of journal titles, mostly from the social sciences and humanities.

Online index used to find authors and criticism of their works in Gale's print literary series.

The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary currently available in print or online.

An authoritative compilation of scholarly material published internationally in language, literature, linguistics, literary theory and criticism, and more.

Note: Our subscription allows you to access the New York Times website and related mobile device apps. First-time activation via the link above using the University Internet network is needed in order to create your personal access account (valid for one year and renewable). After creating your account, use it to login to nytimes.com and New York Times apps. 

This renowned newspaper provides a global perspective on world affairs. Choose from English, Chinese, and Spanish editions.

Note: Please click " Ignore" button to access registration page if you use Chrome web browser. 

 

Provides resources designed for educators, connecting news to specific areas of study. They include curated summary of New York Times articles and suggested topics for class discussions, written by faculty contributors from various universities and colleges. The Library also provides full access to NYTimes.com and its related apps.

To register an account with institution email is required.

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It provides guidance on the history, meaning, and pronunciation of over 600,000 words.

Online versions of Oxford University Press reference works, including dictionaries, companions, and encyclopedias on subjects from art to zoology.

A collection of academic journals in digital humanities and social sciences.

Founded in 1838 to serve British residents of West India, The Times of India has become a very widely-circulated English daily newspaper. The historical issues of this newspaper will be of interest to scholars studying colonialism and post-colonialism, British and world history, class and gender issues, international relations, comparative religion, and more.

The Punch Historical Archive, 1841-1992 is a digital collection of every issue of the weekly Punch magazine, the iconic British magazine of humour and satire that published some of the finest comic writers in the English language.

The largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, features smart tools to track, analyze and visualize scholarly research

Online access to a select group of English, Gujarati, and Bengali newspapers published in India, in the regions of the Subcontinent that now comprise Pakistan, and in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the 19th and early 20th century.

This trilingual, open-access bibliography catalogues works by William Empson published in China and Japan.

Comprehensive coverage of the latest and most important publications in every subject, plus reviews of every area of the visual and performing arts, in this digital archive of the literary weekly.

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English Language and Literature Liaison Librarian

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May Wong
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AML Library (Main Library) Room 303
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