Before you begin, you must:

a) read oriention letter.

b) Go to the Forum, register, login and in the introduction section, introduce yourself to the class in a paragraph or two. Please include your preferred email address. Send your letter of introduction to me via email. Forum will be formatted and I will forward instructions to you.

c) review STUDY TIPS!

A. There will be two written examinations based on lectures text, assigned readings, web sites and lecture materials. All examinations and assignments are to be returned to the professor by email. The examinations are also included in this syllabus. All examinations and web critique assignment (see item “B” in syllabus) carry the same weight.

B. In this course, World Wide Web sites will be used as historical sources. Students are EXPECTED to complete a critique on each the Web sites assigned. Each critique is to be no less than two (2) typed written pages (use either a size 10 or 12 font) and is to be submitted with examination on due date day. Be sure to follow critique guidelines. Critiques are mandatory as completion of critiques will constitute an examination grade.

C. Extra credit can be earned by completing six (6) to 8 (6) extracurricular activities during the course of the semester. Such activities include: attending lectures, viewing of documentaries and feature films, web sites, museum/library exhibits(please include brochure for library or museum), articles pertaining to the subject matter of this course. All activities must be critiqued according to the guidelines specified in the critique forms provided in this handbook. Films critiques for extra credit are restricted to the History 1B film list. (That list you will find in this in this syllabus.) Many of the films can be found at the local video stores and libraries, Net-Flix is a good source. Six to eight critiques must be submitted in order to receive extra credit. (6 critiques= B; 8 critiques = A)