History
Fall History Courses
- American Revolution
- Antebellum America and the U.S. Mexican War 1846-1848
- Civics Education
- Jacksonian America
- The Battle of Gettysburg
- The Emergence of Lincoln
- Warfare During the Cold War
- World War I
American Revolution RCEGN-8885-C01
3/4 - 3/25 6:00pm - 8:00pm
You will learn the major events, characters, and the local and national impacts they had on the American Revolution. Major topics of discussion will include General George Washington, the Ten Crucial Days, Trenton, Princeton, the occupation and campaign for Philadelphia, and will end with the Monmouth campaign. You will be able to connect and identify the importance of the local region and gain an appreciation for the complexity of the Revolution.
Antebellum America and the U.S. Mexican War 1846-1848 RCEGN-8933-C01
5/6 - 5/27 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Explore one of America’s most forgotten but crucially important eras. Discover the key characters, politics, military operations, and culture associated with Manifest Destiny, westward expansion, and the war with Mexico.
The Battle of Gettysburg RCEGN-9025-C01
4/3 - 4/24 6:00pm - 8:00pm
This class is focused on an in-depth view that will take you through the entirety of the Civil War’s most famous battle. Learn about key characters, actions, strategies, and the importance of the battle held both during the war and in memory today. This four-part class will cover the prelude to Gettysburg, the first, second, and the third day.
The Emergence of LIncoln RCEGN-9028-C01
3/25 - 4/29 6:00pm - 8:00pm
In 1854, Abraham Lincoln was an obscure Illinois politician and a member of the collapsing Whig party. In 1861, he was President of the United States. By 1865, he was the re-elected leader of the United States having led the country to victory in the Civil War and successfully amending the Constitution to eliminate slavery. This course will present what Lincoln said and wrote as he rose to prominence, campaigned for the presidency, and led the country to victory. Much of the class time will be spent reading and discussing his words (and some of the words of his rivals and opponents) to answer questions such as “Was Lincoln a racist?” and “Does he deserve the title of ‘Great Emancipator’?
World War 1 RCEGN-9034-C01
1/27 - 3/3 6:00pm - 8:00pm
You will learn the major events and players involved in the Great War, World War I. We will address the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, America’s initial reluctance to join the allies, the major battles, and how the ending of warfare ultimately led to the rise of the Third Reich in Germany.
Civics Education: So, You Think You Know Your Government? RCEGN-9002-C01
3/26 - 5/14 6 - 7:15pm
In this noncredit, 8-week program, you will gain firsthand knowledge about the U.S. Constitution, the court system, immigration, criminal and civil cases, and many more aspects of our government that every citizen should know. A rotation of highly distinguished judges and attorneys will lead the weekly classes and highlight a specialized field of the government through a highly accessible, engaging, and interactive forum.
Instructors: Led by a rotation of distinguished Federal and State judges and practitioners, the weekly classes promise an accessible, engaging, and interactive forum. Participants will delve into specialized fields of the court system, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the nation's legal framework.
Topics include: Introduction to Civics Education, Voting Rights, Criminal Law, Immigration, Employment and Discrimination, Civil Rights, First Amendment.
Jacksonian America RCEGN-6333-C01
3/14 - 4/18 11:00am - 1:00pm
You will trace Andrew Jackson’s rise from an orphan, to war hero, to the seventh president of the United States. Andrew Jackson came to embody the “Era of the Common Man,” this era saw reform movements ranging from temperance, education, prison reform, the abolition of slavery, and women’s rights. This course will also examine the reforms of the period and movements some of which lasted to the 20th century.
Warfare During the Cold War RCEGN-6337-C01
3/31 - 5/5 6:00 - 8:00 pm
You will learn the two major (“hot”) conflicts that involved the United States during the Cold War with the Soviet Union. Students will learn the chronology of the
conflicts and will explore the many challenges that faced policy makers as the nation fought conventional wars in the age of nuclear weapons. Both wars involved significant
difficulties in terms of both civil – military relations and maintaining public support for the war efforts.
The Lenape: Exploring the Archeology, Ethnology and History of Pennsylvania’s Indigenous People RCEGN-8118-CPV1
In an area once called “Lenapehoking,” which means “Land of the Lenape” the Lenape or Delaware lived in small villages from eastern Pennsylvania, to southeastern New York, Delaware and New Jersey. We will explore the last 10,000 years by examining the archeological evidence, culture, language, and history of this still dynamic people.
Matt Bielecki has been interested in the past since childhood. His love of history and archaeology led him to a position as a site researcher and consultant for many corporate interests. A graduate of Penn State University, Matt frequently lectures on the past. His lively presentations include stories from the field as well as pieces from his own research collection. His talks cover a variety of topics including: history, the nature of science and our perspectives on our own origins.
Please register directly with the Continuing Education Department of
Bucks County Community College by phone: 215-968-8409, then press 1 for registration; or online at www.bucks.edu/con-ed
You may also bring your registration form and payment to Sally Marrington of Pennswood Village.
War in the Ukraine: Three Years In RCEGN-9036-CPV1
In this course you will examine the ongoing war in Ukraine from its beginnings in February of 2022 to the present. It will discuss troop movements, political and economic turmoil in Russia, and the response of the United States during electoral change.
Michael Fischer is a doctoral candidate in diplomatic history at Temple University. His dissertation, entitled “Corporate Invasion: Nonstate Actors, the Wilson Administration, and the Russian Revolution,” looks at the role of American bankers, business executives, and other private-sector leaders in the decision to invade Russia during their revolution and civil war in 1918. He teaches widely in American and European history, focusing on foreign policy, diplomacy, and military history of the twentieth century.
Please register directly with the Continuing Education Department of
Bucks County Community College by phone: 215-968-8409 or online at www.bucks.edu/con-ed
Jazz and the Great American Songbook RMUSC-8014-CPV1
Jazz musicians have been fascinated by the music of the Great American Songbook ever since the songs were written, in many cases almost a hundred years ago. In these classes we will explore how jazz musicians have used their ideas and creativity to improvise on these popular songs and create unique musical expressions. So come join us as we listen to the music of Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Cole Porter and others. No musical knowledge or previous exposure to jazz is necessary, just an interest in learning more about these exciting, uniquely American art forms.
JOHN BANGER has been a music lover all his life. He was raised on classical music and developed an interest in jazz as a teenager. John has participated in and taught jazz classes in the Delaware Valley area for 10 years, teaching classes on “Jazz Vocalists”, “Masters of Jazz”, “Understanding and Listening to Jazz”, “Jazz and The Great American Songbook”, “From Bessie to Bebop, Brazil and Beyond – An Unconventional History of Jazz”, “Active Jazz Listening for the Non-Musician” and “Jazz Around the World”. He spends much of his free time searching out and listening to jazz.
Please register directly with the Continuing Education Department of
Bucks County Community College by phone: 215-968-8409 or online at www.bucks.edu/con-ed