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Another database that provides information about places is the Columbia Gazetteer of the World. It includes articles about Argentina and individual cities.
China
Beijing
The Libraries also have a lot of documentaries about other countries. These are also in our DVD collection. Also, be sure to check out Academic Videos Online and Films on Demand, our streaming video services.
To see a list of films on your country of choice, use the Usearch box in the right-hand column. Change EVERYTHING to LIBRARY CATALOG. Then type DOCUMENTARY CHINA in the blank box and hit Enter.
Once you get your results, look down the left-hand column. Under Location, choose DVD-Non-fiction.
A sample of what we have includes:
Any DVD not on Reserve may be borrowed for 1 week. The DVD collection is located on the 1st floor of the Richter Library.
The information listed here as well as the flag and map images on this page were found in the Britannica Academic database. To see the full article, click here.
Official name: Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo (People’s Republic of China)
Capital city: Beijing
National language: Mandarin
Major religion: Majority of people are nonreligious or atheist
Log on here!
Living Abroad in China
Beijing (Lonely Planet)
CultureShock! Beijing: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
One way to brush up on your language skills is by watching foreign language movies. We have a large selection available in our DVD collection. Also, be sure to check out Academic Videos Online and Films on Demand, our streaming video services.
Here are a few examples of what we have:
Bawang Bie Ji = Farewell, My Concubine
Lan Feng Cheng = The Blue Kite
or Streaming
Wo Hu Cang Long = Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Ying Xiong = Hero
Any DVD not on Reserve may be borrowed for 1 week. The DVD collection is located on the 1st floor of the Richter Library.
More UM Study Abroad Resources
USearch
Tips for using USearch
There are many different kinds of materials described on this page. To see all that the library has to offer for a specific category, use the USearch box above.
Change EVERYTHING to LIBRARY CATALOG. Then type “MAPS”, “GUIDEBOOKS”, “FEATURE FILMS”, or “DOCUMENTARY” and the name of a country in the blank box and hit Enter.
Change EVERYTHING to LIBRARY CATALOG. Then type “MAPS”, “GUIDEBOOKS”, “FEATURE FILMS”, or “DOCUMENTARY” and the name of a country in the blank box and hit Enter.
More Information About China and Its Cities
Another database that provides information about places is the Columbia Gazetteer of the World. It includes articles about Argentina and individual cities.
China
Beijing
Films About Your Country
The Libraries also have a lot of documentaries about other countries. These are also in our DVD collection. Also, be sure to check out Academic Videos Online and Films on Demand, our streaming video services.
To see a list of films on your country of choice, use the Usearch box in the right-hand column. Change EVERYTHING to LIBRARY CATALOG. Then type DOCUMENTARY CHINA in the blank box and hit Enter.
Once you get your results, look down the left-hand column. Under Location, choose DVD-Non-fiction.
A sample of what we have includes:
Any DVD not on Reserve may be borrowed for 1 week. The DVD collection is located on the 1st floor of the Richter Library.
China
This page contains materials that are available to students and faculty who are involved with the Study Abroad program in China.
Quick Facts
The information listed here as well as the flag and map images on this page were found in the Britannica Academic database. To see the full article, click here.
Official name: Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo (People’s Republic of China)
Capital city: Beijing
National language: Mandarin
Major religion: Majority of people are nonreligious or atheist
Language Help
- Brush up on your language skills or learn a new language
- 72 languages are available, including Mandarin Chinese
- Watch movies with subtitles
- Practice on the go with the mobile app (available through the database for Apple and Android)
Log on here!
Suggested Readings
Here are a few titles that we recommend for reading. Many others are available in the USearch system.
China's Political System : Modernization and Tradition by June Teufel Dreyer (Online)
The Corpse Walker: Real Life Stories, China From the Bottom Up by Yiwu Liao
Global Shanghai, 1850-2010 : a History in Fragments by Jeffrey Wasserstrom
The Party: the Secret World of China’s Communist Rulers by Richard McGregor
Wild Grass: Three Stories of Change in Modern China by Ian Johnson
China's Political System : Modernization and Tradition by June Teufel Dreyer (Online)
The Corpse Walker: Real Life Stories, China From the Bottom Up by Yiwu Liao
Global Shanghai, 1850-2010 : a History in Fragments by Jeffrey Wasserstrom
The Party: the Secret World of China’s Communist Rulers by Richard McGregor
Wild Grass: Three Stories of Change in Modern China by Ian Johnson
Travel Guides
- Plan your free time!
- Large collection in the Richter Library
- These can be borrowed
Living Abroad in China
Beijing (Lonely Planet)
CultureShock! Beijing: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
Your libraries are here to help!
Even when you are abroad, there are librarians available to help you and library materials that you can use.
Many of the materials here at the UM Libraries are available online from anywhere in the world.You may use the Usearch box on this page to search for books, articles, and other items. By going to the UM Libraries home page, you can also access our other databases.
Even though we're miles apart, we'd still like to help if we can. Feel free to use our Ask-A-Librarian service. Just remember to allow for any time difference.
Also, as a student at your university in China, you can use their library as well. Be sure to check it out!
Many of the materials here at the UM Libraries are available online from anywhere in the world.You may use the Usearch box on this page to search for books, articles, and other items. By going to the UM Libraries home page, you can also access our other databases.
Even though we're miles apart, we'd still like to help if we can. Feel free to use our Ask-A-Librarian service. Just remember to allow for any time difference.
Also, as a student at your university in China, you can use their library as well. Be sure to check it out!
Watch a Movie!
One way to brush up on your language skills is by watching foreign language movies. We have a large selection available in our DVD collection. Also, be sure to check out Academic Videos Online and Films on Demand, our streaming video services.
Here are a few examples of what we have:
Bawang Bie Ji = Farewell, My Concubine
Lan Feng Cheng = The Blue Kite
or Streaming
Wo Hu Cang Long = Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Ying Xiong = Hero
Any DVD not on Reserve may be borrowed for 1 week. The DVD collection is located on the 1st floor of the Richter Library.
Newspapers
Inform yourself on current topics!
Databases with newspapers from China
Lexis Nexis Academic
Access World News
This includes the China Daily, China's national
English-language newspaper as well as other sources
Databases with newspapers from China
Lexis Nexis Academic
Access World News
This includes the China Daily, China's national
English-language newspaper as well as other sources
Need more help?
Terri Robar
- Learning & Research Services Librarian
- trobar@miami.edu
- (305) 284-6028