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Wikipedia: Tagalog Language
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry on Tagalog / Filipino, the official language of the Phillipines. Provides information on known history and influences and Tagalog's selection as the national language. Gives examples of words incorporated...
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Brock University: Elements of Structuralism
Excellent overview of this literary theory and its influence. Provides connection to literature and accessible explanations for students.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: Teenage Girls Have Led Language Innovation
Article reports on the influence teenage girls have had on language over the centuries.
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World Wide Words/exploring the English Language
"World Wide Words is devoted to the English language - its history, quirks, curiosities and evolution. The Words site is organized into sections, each with its own index to help you find your way about."
Phonecian Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia Phoeniciana: The Phoenician Alphabet
Both fun and informative, this rich site from the Encyclopedia Phoeniciana explains the importance of the Phoenician alphabet for the development of world languages. Download a Phoenician font for yourself!
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Ed Web: Mi the Theory
This site contains information on multiple intelligences, and touches on all seven postulated in Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Distribution of Native Americans, 1500
A map from 1906 of North America central Canada to northern Mexico showing the distribution and territories of the Native Americans around 1500. The boundaries are based on linguistic stock and not tribal territories. "Anthropologists of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: South China, 1971
"South China comprises the drainage basins of the middle and lower Yangtze River, the basin of the His Chiang (West River) in Kwangtung and Kwangsi; and the mountainous coastal provinces of Fukien and Chekiang. The division between the...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Ethnolinguistic Groups of China, 1971
" Ethnolinguistic Groups - Almost all inhabitants of mainland China are of Mongoloid stock, and ethnic distinctions in the country are largely linguistic rather than racial. The Han comprise nearly 95 percent of the population; the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Aryan Languages of India, 1912
A map from 1912 of India showing the distribution of Aryan languages in the northern portion of the region. The map shows the general linguistic boundaries and dialects spoken within the larger language groups. The map also shows major...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Distribution of American Indians, 1500
A map from 1920 of North America central Canada to northern Mexico showing the distribution and territories of the Native Americans around 1500. The boundaries are based on linguistic stock and not tribal territories. The map was...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Migrations of Early Native Peoples, 1889
A sketch map of North America from 1888 showing the probable lines of migration and distribution of the American Tribes, including the Esquimaux (Eskimo), West Coast Tribes, Tinne, Algonquin Tribes, and the Alleghans and Toltecans, based...
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Photo of Sylvain Rivard
View works by Sylvain Rivard and learn how his background and linguistic skills make him an invaluable resource within the First Nations culture.
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Photo : Sir Louis Hippolyte La Fontaine
La Fontaine fought to have French recognized again as an official language after the Act of Union in 1841 removed this status, and was instrumental in developing a new linguistic policy for the government. His support for French rights...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Ii
Henry II of England (5 March 1133 - 6 July 1189) ruled as King of England (1154-1189). Henry was the first of the House of Plantagenet to rule England and was the great-grandson of William the Conqueror. Like his grandfather, Henry I of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Karl Richard Lepsius
Karl Richard Lepsius (December 23, 1810 - July 10, 1884) was a pioneering Prussian Egyptologist and linguist and pioneer of modern archaeology.
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University of St Andrews: George Boole
This University of St. Andrews page offers an excellent biography on George Boole, an English mathematician and linguist (1815-1864.) Discusses his life and his contributions to these fields.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Rome's Influence
A lesson plan which has students understanding the impact that Rome had on history, from things as diverse as city planning to our everyday vocabulary.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Roland Barthes Structuralist
Biography of a major proponent of structuralism. Provides life info and brief mention of his various work.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Feeling and Imagination in Art, Science, and Technology
All course materials, readings, etc. for an undergraduate MIT course taught in 2004.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Mind and Machines
Focusing a study on the philosophy of mind, examine this thorough collection of resources to enhance discussions.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Metaphysics
A complete, undergraduate level online course on metaphysics from MIT.
Brigham Young University
Byu: Skimming and Scanning Lesson Plan
This site contains a lesson plan for teaching skimming and scanning to young adults and adults.
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University: Apa Reference Style
Good definition of what APA style is and why it is so important. Links to citation styles for journals, chapter, books, ERIC documents, & internet documents. Great reference!!
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