Below is a very general outline of the major Library of Congress Classification areas in which materials in French studies can be found.  Using the library catalog is best to pinpoint materials; however, the areas listed below can also help guide you to areas in which you can browse for materials.

DC 0-801  French history

N 6841-6853   French art

PC  2000-2899  French language, including dictionaries

PN  2631-2638  French theater

PQ  0-3999  French literature

How to read Library of Congress Call Numbers 

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