English Language and Linguistics

This is an introduction to the most useful resources for English Language and Linguistics.

Books & eBooks

The majority of books related to English Language and Linguistics are located in D Block, Floor 1.

When searching for titles on LibrarySearch don’t forget to make a note of the location class mark and loan status.

The library has access to thousands of electronic books that you can search for via LibrarySearch using keywords, title or author information. Books can be read online or downloaded, and you will need your Kent credentials to login and read the electronic versions.

Journals & Databases

Use journal articles in your assignments to get the most current research and thinking and read about specific aspects of a topic. The easiest way to find journal articles is to do a keyword search for your topic in LibrarySearch. We also have databases to help you find journal articles and other relevant material for your subject (they may not all be included in LibrarySearch).

A key database you should try for English Language and Linguistics is Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts – search on the keywords for your topic to find relevant academic articles, books, conference papers and dissertations.

Make sure you also check out the post on researching for assignments for more information on recommended databases for English Language and Linguistics.

Specific titles can be accessed via the Find ejournals look up. There also may be other titles from the Arts such as film that may also be relevant – you can find out more about other discipline resources from the other Library Resource Guides.

Newspapers

We subscribe to a large number of newspapers, both international and from the UK. They are available in a number of formats, including print and online. Visit the newspaper resources pages for full information and access to online holdings.