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Paul Daunno (pdaunno@Ingres.COM) wrote:
: Hi,
: 
: I just started taking a course last night called "The Rise of Europe".
: I have never been much of a history buff and have struggled in the past
: with these types of courses.  The texts are filled with facts, etc. and
: the class lectures are too.  I'd like some ideas as to how to learn all
: of this information.  How much detail is really neccessary in terms of
: exams?
: 
: Any and all ideas, tips, tricks, whatever is GREATLY appreciated.
: 
: Paul Daunno
: Ingres, An ASK Group 

Well, one idea that might work is to make a little mental movie.  Say you are
learning that Napoleon came to power in 18-whatever (I forgot myself :-) ).
Do a cinematic fade-in with "1806 A.D." in white letters at the bottom of the
screen.  Onscreen you see Napoleon being crowned.

Association-- attaching the information to be learned to information you know,
e.g. your mental pictures-- usually works well.

Marlon