Jeremy Trucker
English 102 Cross
Cultural Experience
There are many resources through the library and the Internet to do your
research. Here are just a few suggestions:
Books: Top
The topics
that were chosen are in various areas of the library: Slavery & the
Civil Rights books are in the HT & E 185 section; Holocaust and World
War II atrocities are in D section; Africa -DT; Mexico-F; Irish-E 184;
Native American-E77; Religious- BL of the library.
Do a subject
search using the CCBC
Dundalk Library Catalog to find books on your era or theme. Use
the index or table of contents in the books to narrow your search.
(Hint- Start with a subject search on your topic,ex: civil rights. If
you can't find anything on your topic, try a keyword search.)
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General Reference books on different Cultures:
Countries and their
Cultures Ref. GN307.C68 2001
Encyclopedia of World Cultures
Ref. GN307 .E53 1991
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mankind
Ref. GN 307. I44
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life
Ref. GN 333 .W671998
Material on Africa, Slavery, African American
History and the Civil Rights Movement:
African-American Culture
and History: A Student's Guide REF. E185.A2527 2001
The
African American encyclopedia REF. E185 .A253 1993
Dictionary
of Afro-American Slavery Ref E 441.D53 1988
Encyclopedia of
Africa Ref. DT 351 .E53 1997
Encyclopedia Of African-American
Culture And History REF. E185 .E54 1996
Encyclopedia Of Black
America REF. E185 .E55
Reference library of Black America
REF. E185 .R42 2000 v.5
Holocaust:
Encyclopedia if the Holocaust Ref.D 804.3
1990
History of the Holocaust Ref. D 804.3 1994
Native Americans:
Native AmericansAn Encyclopedia of
History, Culture, and PeoplesRef. E 77.P89 1998
The Gale
Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes Ref. E 77 .G15 1998
Latin America:
Encyclopedia of Latin American History and
Culture Ref. F1406.E53 1996
The Encyclopedia of Latinos &
Latinas in the United States Ref. E184.S75 O97 2005
Asia & the Middle East:
The Asian American Encyclopedia
Ref. E 184 .06 A827 1995
Japan, an Illustrated Encyclopedia Ref.
DS8 .05.J263 1993
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Magazine, Journals, & Newspapers:
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Use the
List of all Databases by Subject to find magazine, journals, & newspapers
and reference articles on your topic.
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Follow the instructions for
off-campus access.
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The best databases for your research would be in the
Diversity Gender and Ethnic Studies Databases
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Historical Information on slavery and the Holocaust would be in
History and Social Science Databases
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Some specific Databases are:
Black Studies Center - historical and
current material for researching the past, present and future of
African-Americans.Culture Grams- Cultures of 190 countries &
territories, photos, famous people & recipes from every country in
collection. Ethnic News Watch- current & historical topics from
newspapers, magazines & journals of the ethnic, minority & native
press History Resource Center- US historical articles covering themes,
events, individuals and periods in U.S. history.
History Resource
Center - World articles,primary sources,with research materials for
the study of world history.
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For other magazine and journal articles try the
General Interest Periodical Databases such as: Proquest
Research, Academic Search in EBSCO, SIRS, CQ Researcher and
Opposing Viewpoint .
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Click on
Databases by Subject to find periodical articles on different subject
areas.
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Search Tips for Databases - Remember to try
different search words to find information. Use your particular topic
(Example:Holocaust and "gas chambers")or use broad terms (Example:
Holocaust
Web Resources: Top
Use Evaluative Web Guides , such as
Librarian's Index to the Internet ,and Subject
Directories to find web sites on your era or theme. They will give
you links to more specific information.
Use
Search Engines, such as Google
or Meta Search Engines, such as
Vivismo to focus your search for web sites. To get better results connect
your terms with the Boolean term "and"(ex: "protest
songs" and " civil rights") or put quotes around a
phrase (ex:"Jim crow laws".)
Evaluate: Evaluate your
material for its relevance and authenticity. See
evaluation criteria for web site
Suggested Web Sites: Top
Holocaust:
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum http://www.ushmm.org The United
States Holocaust Museum is America's national institution for the
documentation, study and interpretation of Holocaust history. The
website presents its collection of documents, photographs and articles
that would be of interest to students, academics, the general public and
survivors.
Witness to the Holocaust This project "began in 1978 largely to
refute claims that the Holocaust never happened. The Project's focus
changed over time to include documentation and analysis of the long-term
effects of the Holocaust." The site provides a brief overview of the
Holocaust, liberation, and impact on survivors; transcriptions of 10
interviews with persons involved in the liberation of the concentration
camps; and information about four of the camps. Searchable. Note: Videos
clips may not function. URL:
http://www.library.gatech.edu/about_us/digital/holocaust/
Voices of the Holocaust "First-hand
accounts of incredible tales of horror, survival, and liberation of 70
victims of Nazi atrocities and oppression during World War II. The
interviewees included farmers, lawyers, artists, carpenters and others
from all economic levels, and covering many religions, nationalities,
and languages from across Europe." The interviews were conducted in 1946
in displaced persons camps around Europe and transcribed into English by
Dr. David Pablo Boder, an Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
psychology professor. URL: http://voices.iit.edu/
Cybrary of the Holocaust
http://remember.org The Cybrary of the Holocaust uses art, discussion
groups, photographs, poems and a wealth of facts to preserve powerful
memories and to educate scholars and newcomers alike about the Holocaust.
Voice Vision : Holocaust
Survivor Oral History http://holocaust.umd.umich.edu/ A University
of Michigan-Dearborn project, this website provides both the audio as
well as the transcriptions of over 150 interviews taken with Holocaust
survivors.
Witnesses Voices from the
Holocaust http://www.witnessvoices.org/ Videotape of memorable
encounter of testimonials of Holocaust witnesses from Fortunoff Video
Archive world's oldest video archive at Yale.
http://www.library.yale.edu/testimonies
Zachor: Faith During the
Holocaust This site documents Jewish faith during the Holocaust. It
provides information about Jewish communities affected, testimony from
adults and hidden children, and information about how observant Jews
managed to keep their faith and follow Jewish law during the Holocaust.
Also features biographies of prominent leaders. Site contains images of
archival documents, abstracts of books, photographs, and video.
Available in English and Hebrew. URL:
http://zachor.michlalah.edu/english/
Holocaust: The Untold Story
"Dispels the myth that the Holocaust was a secret and explores the reasons
why America's newspapers downplayed the horrifying reports from Europe."
Online companion to the film of same title; also includes the script of
the documentary. From the Newseum . URL:
http://www.newseum.org/holocaust/
Slavery : Top
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History
...http://www.africanamericanculture.org/ Dedicated to sharing the
courageous journeys toward freedom and self-determination made by
African American Marylanders.
Pre Civil War African American Slavery:
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/timeline/expref/slavery/slavery.html
From
American Memory Timeline - Primary sources for seven time periods of
United States history.
Slavery and the Making of
America URL: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/slavery/ Companion site to a
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series "documenting the history of
American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies to its end
in the Southern states and the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction."
Historical overviews, personal narratives, character spotlights, images,
and other materials highlight various aspects of the lives of slaves,
such as family, religion, and living conditions. Includes educational
materials and related reading, film and TV resources, and Web sites.
United States
National Slavery Museum URL: http://www.usnationalslaverymuseum.org/
The website for the proposed United States National Slavery Museum in
Fredericksburg, Virginia, scheduled to open in 2007. The site presents
some facts about slavery and slaves, images of artifacts, and news about
events, as well as plans for the museum, including the need for such a
museum, and its mission. Also includes brief information about the
museum's founder, former Virginia governor L. Douglas Wilder.
Online Resources for
Slavery Web sites http://www.yale.edu/glc/aces/links.htm from the
The Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and
Abolition at Yale University.http://www.yale.edu/glc/
African-American Journey
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld/A directory of PBS sites which showcase
the unique experiences and accomplishments of African Americans.
Civil War:
National Civil War Museum, http://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/ unbiased
civil war information, civil ...National Civil War Museum, civil war
artillery, civil war clothing, civil war reconstruction, civil war
battle map, civil war painting, unbiased civil war ...
Civil War and Reconstruction 1861-1877
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/timeline/civilwar/civilwar.html
from
American Memory Timeline - Primary sources for seven time periods of
United States history.
Museum: Top
Walters Art Museum The Walters Art Museum is internationally renowned for
its collections of fine art.
Koran Exhibit at the Walters and other
current exhibits.
Religious Groups:
Koran Information
The
Koran http://etext.virginia.edu/koran.html An "electronically
scanned version of M. H. Shakir's translation of the Holy Qur'an, as
published by Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an, Inc." Maintained by the Electronic
Text Center, University of Virginia.
Introduction to Islam
http://www.mideasti.org/indepth/islam/ Online version of the 1988 book by M.
Cherif Bassiouni, the purpose of which is "to convey to a non-Muslim
audience an understanding of Islam, its history, culture, and
contribution to civilization." Includes maps, charts, pictures, and
drawings. Relevant verses of the Quran and sayings of the Prophet
(Hadith) have been included where appropriate as support for the
narrative. The Arabic text of the Quran is also included.
Scientology:
Scientology http://www.scientology.org/ This official Web site of the
Church of Scientology International contains general information,
history and growth of the religion, church locations around the world,
bookstore, and biographical information on L. Ron Hubbard. Available in
English, French, Spanish, Italian and German.
The Secrets of
Scientology http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Secrets/ A religion, or "a
rich and vengeful religious cult"? This directory of links reflects the
latter perspective. The author, Dave Touretzky, is a a Principal
Scientist in the Computer Science Department and the Center for the
Neural Basis of Cognition at Carnegie Mellon University.
Catholicism:
Miracle Plays and Mysteries These two names are used to designate the
religious drama which developed among Christian nations at the end of
the Middle Ages.
Catholic Online
http://www.catholic.org The mission of this site "is to accurately
represent the Catholic religion ... [It] provides over five million
pages of content including the largest online historical and biblical
database about the Catholic Church including comprehensive information
about over 7,000 Catholic saints and comprehensive online scriptures."
Also includes news, a history of the Popes, databases of Catholic
schools and parishes in the United States, and more. Searchable.
Catholic Glossary
http://www.archstl.org/links/gloss-mass.htm This site provides definitions of
terms used in the celebration and participation of the Catholic mass. It
includes links to terms used for liturgical objects, a guide for
confession, and other terms. From the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri.
Catholic Educator's Resource
Center (CERC) http://catholiceducation.org/ This resource from a
nonprofit and produced with the involvement of two Catholic dioceses,
sees its mission as "to identify existing resources and to develop new
resources" that relate to Catholicism in social justice, history,
politics, and more.
Evangelism
Defining Evangelicalism... and notes four specific hallmarks of
evangelical religion: conversionism, ... publications would be The Sword
of the Lord and The Biblical Evangelist. ...
www.wheaton.edu/isae/defining_evangelicalism.html
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Asia:
Asia Society
- www.asiasociety.org/arts/baskets/tea.html Arts & CultureOur Sites, - - - - -
- - -, Asia Society, AsiaSource, AsiaFood ... the emergence of a new style
of flower arrangement, called chabana (flowers for tea)
ChabanaChabana.
http://www.chanoyu.com/Chabana.html (flowers for tea). What is Chabana?
(click on pictures to enlarge).
Asia Society
http://www.asiasociety.org/ Site of a nonprofit organization "dedicated
to fostering understanding of Asia and communication between Americans
and the peoples of Asia and the Pacific." Includes text of speeches on
current Asian events and issues; interviews with "scholars, politicians,
artists, intellectuals, journalists, filmmakers, and novelists;"
publications; artwork and online exhibitions; and more. Searchable.
Irish:
2007 Baltimore Saint Patrick's Day Parade Sunday, March 11 ...Supporting
the Baltimore St. Patrick Day Parade is an investment in Baltimore’s
small business community and helps assure that the parade will be here
year ...www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/baltimore/index.htm
CPL St.
Patrick's Day Moss, Kenneth "St. Patrick's Day Celebrations and the
Formation of Irish Identity, 1845-1875" Journal of Social History, Fall
1995, vol. 29, Issue 1 ...
www.chipublib.org/shamrock/stpatscelebrate.html
Japan: Taiko
Taiko: Overview and History
http://www.taiko.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=35 from
Rolling Thunder - Taiko resources This site offers an overview of the
taiko art form, links to taiko articles and research, and a glossary of
taiko terms It also notes that information about the various styles of
taiko drums is available on the taiko page from Indiana University
Traditional Japanese Music
http://www.indiana.edu/~japan/iguides/tradmusic
Taiko Drum
Lesson and Taiko Rudiments http://users.lmi.net/taikousa/lesson.html
http://users.lmi.net/taikousa/taiko_rudiments.html Maintained by
Tatsumaki Taiko, a group of percussionists from the San Francisco Bay
Area, this site offers a taiko drum lesson and drum technique and
methods for improving practice.
The Art of Taiko
http://library.thinkquest.org/5997/ Developed as a thinkquest by four
elementary school students at Bicentennial North elementary school,
Glendale, Arizona, this site discusses the history of taiko, the
students' experiences with taiko, how the drums are made, and how to
play taiko.
Mexico: Tulum
NOVA Online | Lost King of the Maya | TulumTulum
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/maya/worl_tulum.html was the largest Maya
coastal city and the only Maya city known to have been inhabited when
the Spanish arrived. Its buildings exhibit classic Maya ...
Foundation for Mesoamerican Studies
- http://www.famsi.org/ Great information for scholars and aficionados.
Tulum
Ruins: Mayan Ruins Tulum Mexico photos and history ...Tulum Ruins of
the Maya, photos and history, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Native Americans:
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National Museum of the
American Indian http://www.nmai.si.edu/(Smithsonian
Institution)Dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the
life, languages, literature, history, and arts. With museum information
and exhibits.
Smithsonian Institution - Native American History and Culture American
Indian Museum Collects, preserves, studies and exhibits the living
culture and history of the native peoples of the Americas
Index of Native
American Resources http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources/ An index
of Native American cultural sites, including links to museums, online
short stories and articles, as well as educational and government
resources for Native Americans. Visitors will also find a number of
specific American Indian Nations on the Web.
Native American History
http://www.lib.washington.edu/subject/History/tm/native.html includes :
General History; Tribal & Regional Histories; Electronic Texts; Images
and links.
Native
American Sites http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/indians.html
Contains links to "home pages of Native American Nations and
organizations, and to other sites that provide solid information about
American Indians" (topics include education, languages, media,
festivals, music, businesses, and more). Maintained by a former
librarian.
Native Americans November has been designated National American
Indian Heritage Month to honor American Natives by increasing awareness
of their culture and history.
Africa & African American:
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National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
http://www.ngbiwm.com/ located in Baltimore
The Story of Africa from the
Story of Apartheid "Tells the history of the continent from an African
perspective, from the origins of humankind to the end of South African
apartheid." There are 14 sections covering each period in African
history, as well as the people, their religions, and contact with the
rest of the world. "Each section has on average six chapters, as well as
a timeline, reading list and a list of external links." There are many
pictures and over 40 sound recordings. Online edition of the radio
series from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) World Service.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/africa/features/storyofafrica/
Nigeria:
Nigeria http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Nigeria.html
This site provides annotated links to information about Nigeria in the
areas of economics, environment, health, education, history, culture,
politics, and human rights. Although the news links and other listings
on the site are regularly updated, the directory also includes links to
older information, most of which are annotated. From Columbia University
Libraries.
Country Profile: Nigeria
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/1064557.stm
Profile of Nigeria, including demographic facts, historical overview,
timeline of key events, and information about Nigerian leaders and
media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of
the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting
Corporation (BBC).
G.I. Jones
Photographic Archive of Southeastern Nigerian Art and Culture
http://mccoy.lib.siu.edu/jmccall/jones/Collection of photos from the
1930s by photographer G.I. Jones, who researched and studied "the
peoples of southeastern Nigeria -- particularly the Igbo people." Images
depict festivals, masks, drums, shrines, wood figures, and other
cultural artifacts. Includes a biography of the photographer and a brief
bibliography. From Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Iraq:
Iraq http://www.npr.org/iraq/ This special report from National Public
Radio (NPR) provides ongoing coverage of the postwar efforts to build a
new Iraqi government and rejuvenate the nation's oil-based economy.
Includes essays on topics including humanitarian issues and casualties,
"personal accounts and reflections of individuals affected by the Iraq
war, from the combat zone to the home front," commentaries, maps, and
related resources. Note: this site is the successor to NPR's "Beyond the
War in Iraq" feature.
Iraq Update
http://usinfo.state.gov/mena/middle_east_north_africa/iraq.html News,
key documents, related issues, fact sheets, maps, and more. Available in
Spanish, French, Arabic, and other languages. From the U.S. Department
of State.
Norbert's Bookmarks
for a Better World: Conflict Regions Iraq!
http://www.betterworldlinks.org/irak.htm A collection of annotated links
about Iraq and the developing crisis. Links are arranged topically and
include news, background information, US/UK War Against Iraq , actions
and statements against the war, U.N. inspections, sanctions, exiled
Iraqi, and more. Part of a larger collection of links by a "socially
committed German citizen and physician." Also available in German.
General Country Information:
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*Country
Studies / Area Handbooks - http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
A continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division
of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook
Program sponsored by the Department of the Army. Describing and
analyzing political, economic, social, and national security systems and
institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and
the ways they are shaped by cultural factors This series presently
contains studies of 100 countries.
*Background Notes
-http://www.state.gov/r/pa/bgn/ Full-text and updated periodically, the
US State Department Background Notes on geographic entities. (Click
Countries & Regions at top tab, or region in text, country map to find
background information.) Organized by region and country or
international organization, there's a lot more information here than the
basic statistical and geographic information located in almanacs.
History, government and political conditions are discussed, as well as
the economy, foreign relations and basic travel information. Also listed
are principal US officials and consulate officers.
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