1. History 271 Fall 2015 Dr. Devine

2. A new approach to the large class...

3. Track “A” -- Read only the assigned textbook -- No need to attend class -- Exams based ONLY on the textbook -- Midterm (50 multiple choice) on October 14 -- Final (50 multiple choice) on December 14

4. Track “B” -- Read four supplementary books (but not the text book) -- Must attend class (attendance taken) -- Exams based on books and in-class discussion -- Midterm (50 multiple choice) October 14 -- Final (50 multiple choice) December 14 -- Five quizzes (lowest score dropped) -- Short Writing Assignments -- OPTIONAL paper

5. There is NO Moodle page for this class.

6.  www.csun.edu/~twd61312/271%20fall%202015/271sylfall2015.htm www.csun.edu/~twd61312/271%20fall%202015/271sylfall2015.htm Course Web Page

7. Buying your books -- DON’T overpay at the Matador Bookstore -- Buy on line at www.bookfinder.comwww.bookfinder.com -- Join Amazon Student: http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info /ref=sm_mkt_paper?tag=googhydr- 20&hvadid=68617517527&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hv netw=g&hvrand=15648002257789250702&hvpone =&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_2wjcn susmf_e http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info /ref=sm_mkt_paper?tag=googhydr- 20&hvadid=68617517527&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hv netw=g&hvrand=15648002257789250702&hvpone =&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_2wjcn susmf_e

8. Track A There is no need to purchase the brand new 9 th edition of the Tindall and Shi textbook at the Matador Bookstore Buy the 8 th edition and search amazon or bookfinder by ISBN number

9. Tindall and Shi, America: A Narrative History Brief 8 th Edition ISBN: 0393934101

10. Track B ANY edition of the books is fine. (That means buy the cheapest one available.) You can search by the ISBN numbers given on the syllabus.

11. Course Password to access reading: 271

12. Choose your Track by Monday, August 31 Email Dr. Devine at twd4747@gmail.com twd4747@gmail.com In the SUBJECT LINE type your NAME and your TRACK