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Humanities Links
American Sign
Language
Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms
Over 1200 ASL
terms. Entries include descriptions of the sign, drawings, and in some
cases, a video clip.
Information on Deafness
Information on
everything from assistive hearing devices to careers in deafness to
sign language. By Gallaudet's Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center .
Children's
Literature
Literary and Related Awards
Links to the
official web pages of the major American awards for children's literature.
Bookhive
Find a book or
hear a story!
Cooperative Children's Book Center
Book lists for various age groups and interests, plus information on authors
and illustrators, coverage of intellectual freedom issues and more.
Database of Award-Winning
Children's Literature
Information on over 6,000 books for children aged birth to twelve.
Book in this database have won awards in the US, United Kingdom,
Australia, New Zealand or Ireland. You can search for titles several
different ways, including by child's age, by gender of protagonist, by
historical era, by genre of story, awards won, as well as by name of author
or illustrator.
Speech
Communication
Allyn & Bacon Public Speaking Website
An excellent tutorial on public
speaking. Click on Assess, Analyze, Research, Organize, Deliver, and Discern for
tips on these steps to a successful speech.
Big Dog's Leadership Page - Presentation Skills
Includes tips on voice and body language, and dealing with audience questions.
The History Place -
Great Speeches Collection
The text of many notable
speeches. From Napoleon to Susan B. Anthony to Richard Nixon.
How to Conquer Public Speaking Fear
Afraid of speaking in public? Review these tips to conquer your fear.
Renton
Technical College Program Pages
Basic Studies
Program
Videos in the Library
Videos on sign language.
Videos on public speaking.
Last updated: 7/10/09
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