1. History 271 Spring 2015

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 March 17 th -- Final (50 multiple choice) on May 14th

4. Track “B” -- Read the four novel/memoirs (but not the text book) -- Must attend class (attendance taken) -- Exams based on books and in-class discussion -- Midterm (50 multiple choice) March 19 th -- Final (50 multiple choice) May 14 th -- Four quizzes (one on each of the 4 books) -- OPTIONAL paper

5. There is NO Moodle page for this class.

6.  www.csun.edu/~twd61312/271%20spring%202015/271syl2015.htm www.csun.edu/~twd61312/271%20spring%202015/271syl2015.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/browse.html/ref=pe _85300_131244180_pe_ecg/?node=5657188011 -- RENT the Henretta textbook on Amazon for $27.99

8. Henretta, America: A Concise History 6 th Edition ISBN: 1457648644

9. The other books ANY edition is fine. (That means buy the cheapest one available.)

10. Course Password to access reading: 271

11. Choose your Track by Tuesday, January 27 th Email Dr. Devine at twd4747@gmail.com twd4747@gmail.com In the SUBJECT LINE type your NAME and your TRACK