Foreign Languages and Literatures: French

Purpose: To support teaching and research at the undergraduate level, on the Pullman campus. French literature is also of interest to students and faculty in English, other Romance literatures, and the Humanities Program. In addition to language and literature, courses in French culture and film are popular on the Pullman campus. Materials in film studies, history, and other humanities and social sciences subjects also support the study of French language, literature and culture. For additional information, consult the guidelines for those subjects.

1. Languages: The primary language is French, with English translations of texts also acquired. Critical works are purchased principally in English. Translations into languages other than English, or critical works in languages other than Western European or English, are not normally purchased.
2. Chronological Guidelines: From the 13th century to the present day.
3. Geographical Guidelines: France, but also including other areas (such as Switzerland) where French is spoken and literature in French is written.
4. Treatment of Subject: Critical works and primary texts are collected. Works on French culture and film are also acquired. Popular works and textbooks are acquired as well.
5. Types of Material: Monographs, journals, reference works. Rare books or manuscripts are not purchased unless available in microform. Electronic material (defined as material accessible through the WSU Libraries, and requiring the use of computers for access), is purchased selectively.
6. Date of Publication: Both current and retrospective works are acquired, although emphasis is on current titles.