History + Special Interest
Explore new hobbies, ancient peoples, tales of the past and insights of the future!
"WE DIG HISTORY": RESTRUCTURING THE PAST RCEGN 8134C01
7/11 - 8/15 6:30 - 8:30 pm
How did the Woolly Mammoth go extinct? Were humans always on top of the food chain? This fun and informative class is an examination of the methods used by scientists to recreate past environments. It uses fossils and artifacts to take students on a journey back in time to explore Earth’s history.
GETTING PAID TO TALK: MAKING MONEY WITH YOUR VOICE RSBEN 0004 C01
Ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area! We’ll discuss industry pros and cons, play samples from working voice professionals and provide an opportunity for students to record a short professional script under the direction of the instructor.
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ANCIENT TECHNOLOGY RCEGN 8128 C70
9/24-10/29 6:30 - 8:30pm
Without question, stone tools are the most long-lasting aspect of the archeological record. In this course students will explore humanity's 2.5-million-year tool making history. Through flintknapping, students will recreate stone tools, work with beneficial plants, use an atlatl, and create small clay pots as well as work on group projects.
PREHISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGY: PART 1 RCEGN 8443 C01
9/26-10/31 6:30 - 8:30pm
Prehistoric archaeology is the study of the human past before historical records began. In this class, we'll explore prehistory with a focus on Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, through an examination of the archeological sites and artifacts.
NATIONALISM AROUND THE WORLD RCEGN 8711 CPV1
10/12-11/2 10 am - 12 pm
What makes a chunk of land a nation? The force of nationalism has shaped, and continues to shape, modern society. From Europe to the Middle East, from the United States to East Asia, nationalist ideas are more important than ever. This course explores the history of nationalist ideas and their effects on our contemporary world.
MUSIC AND GOSSIP OF THE GILDED AGE RCEGN 8710 CPV1
9/21-10/5 10 am - 12 pm
The Gilded Age was a unique era of American History in between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of World War I. During this time, technological and cultural innovations changed the lifestyles of the successful few and the many who struggled. We will examine the "new normal" for the rich, the poor, and those in between. We'll visit the fabulous mansions of Newport, Hull House in Chicago, and many sites in New York and meet the Vanderbilts, Mamie Fish, Jane Addams, and more to learn what happened behind closed doors. And music! We'll listen to music popular at the time including Ragtime, dance music and art music.
SCHUBERTIADE: THE CHAMBER MUSIC & ART SONGS OF FRANZ SCHUBERT'S LATER YEARS RCEGN 8707 C01
9/30-10/14 6:30 - 8:30pm
Franz Schubert's music from his later years was often debuted in intimate Viennese salon venues with close friends and colleagues in attendance. These gatherings came to be known as Schubertiades in order to honor this innovative composer of the Romantic Era. We will listen to and discuss Schubert's music in class including Wanderer Fantasy, D.760; the Moments musicaux, D.780; the Fantasy in C for Violin and Piano, D.934; the "Arpeggione" Sonata, D.821; and the Winterreise song cycle of 1827, and meet some other composers and artists from his social circle.
THE EVOLUTION OF DOCUMENTARY FILM RCEGN 6331 CPV1
9/10-10/1 10am to 12pm
Documentary film is having a moment - more popular than ever with the rise of streaming services and innovation in creative storytelling, audiences are engaging like never before. The genre has evolved from the 16-millimeter "talking head" filmstrips you saw in school, and are now as diverse, dynamic and captivating as a narrative. But just where did it all begin? The first films ever made were documentaries, and in this course, you will examine the birth of documentary film, as well as some of the most important films of the genre. You will discover what makes a documentary so vital to the history of film, evolution and its influence on narrative storytelling and popular movies.
EXPLORING LIFE AFTER DEATH RCEGN 0213 C01
10/15-10/22 7 - 9pm
This course will explore various traditions' views on the topic of Life After Death. Concepts to be covered: Death Experiences, Karma and Reincarnation, contact with deceased friends and relatives, and will present techniques to experience the inner planes, or Heaven on Earth. Wouldn't it be great to know through YOUR OWN experience that there is more to you and your life than your physical body and mind? This course is open to all, regardless of your spiritual affiliation.
DIY HOME IMPROVEMENT & EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN RCEGN 6966 C01 & C70
7 - 9 pm
Upper Bucks Campus C70/5 Wed, 10/16-11/13
7 - 9 pm
**BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Did you know that 90% of women will live alone at some point in their lives? Are you tired of paying handymen, contractors, plumbers, and electricians a lot of money, just to make service calls, and relying generally on men to fix, repair and improve your home? Would you like to learn to operate basic hand and power tools? Topics include basics of tools, electric, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling and hanging items on the wall. Beth Allen, founder of DIY HIPChicks, will teach you how to perform simple everyday home repairs and improvements in this interactive DIY class. Utilizing a step-by-step approach, Beth will show you how to become more independent, confident, secure and ultimately empowered not just in your home, but in all areas of your life.
AARP - DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM - NEWTOWN CAMPUS RCEGN 8050 C01
This eight-hour classroom course is designed especially for motorists age 50 or older. It covers normal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time, and provides practical techniques to compensate for these changes. The program fosters safer driving practices, continued mobility, and a discount in auto insurance in a majority of states. (NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class)
** Please note the fee for the Driver Safety Program will be $15 for AARP Members, AARP ID required and $20 for nonmembers. CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO AARP – NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED
AARP - DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM - LOWER BUCKS CAMPUS RCEGN 8050 C50/C51
This eight-hour classroom course is designed especially for motorists age 50 or older. It covers normal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time, and provides practical techniques to compensate for these changes. The program fosters safer driving practices, continued mobility, and a discount in auto insurance in a majority of states. (NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class)
** Please note the fee for the Driver Safety Program will be $15 for AARP Members, AARP ID required and $20 for nonmembers. CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO AARP – NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED
AARP - SMART DRIVER REFRESHER CLASS - NEWTOWN CAMPUS RCEGN 8052 C01 & C02
This is a four-hour refresher course designed especially for motorist age 50 and older. It covers normal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time, and provides practical techniques to compensate for these changes. The program fosters safer driving practices, continued mobility, and a discount in auto insurance in most states. Check with your agent to confirm this course qualifies you for the discount. *Participants are eligible to attend provided that they have already completed an 8 hours AARP Driver Safety Course within 3 years.
*Please note the fee for the Driver Safety program will be $15 for AARP members, AARP ID required, and $20 for non-members, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO AARP – NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.
AARP - SMART DRIVER REFRESHER CLASS - LOWER BUCKS CAMPUS RCEGN 8052 C50
This is a four-hour refresher course designed especially for motorist age 50 and older. It covers normal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time, and provides practical techniques to compensate for these changes. The program fosters safer driving practices, continued mobility, and a discount in auto insurance in most states. Check with your agent to confirm this course qualifies you for the discount. *Participants are eligible to attend provided that they have already completed an 8 hours AARP Driver Safety Course within 3 years.
*Please note the fee for the Driver Safety program will be $15 for AARP members, AARP ID required, and $20 for non-members, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO AARP – NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.
WRITING & LITERATURE
THE CHARMS OF TRAVEL WRITING RCEGN 6976 C01
Whether you are thinking of preparing a travel narrative for publication or you just want to preserve your travel memories creatively, this workshop is for you! Travel experiences don’t happen linear, so why try to record them that way? Compelling travel narratives contain anecdotes, personal remembrances, encounters with culture, and conversations. In this workshop, we will consider some examples of fine literary travel writing and then try our hands at creating our own narratives. Bring a favorite travel photo along (on our phone is easiest) for one of our prompts, and a good pen or pencil.
POETRY OF THE U.S. POETS LAUREATE RCEGN 8444 CPV1
9/19-10/24 4 - 5:30pm
U.S. Poet Laureate is a title awarded annually by the Library of Congress to an esteemed, practicing poet. The role embodies an individual writer to raise the national interest and appreciation for poetry. Their own work is varied, plentiful and vital to the American poetic canon. We will cover chronologically some of these masters' contributions to the world of poetry.