Humanities
HISTORY & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES A QUEER HISTORY OF NEW ENGLAND Megan Linger | M.A., History, Simmons University
People we would today describe as queer have always existed, even though they described themselves and their experiences in different ways. Whether they lived quiet, little-documented lives or became the celebrated luminaries of their time, queer New Englanders found ways to survive and, even through the simplest of acts, make history. This course will tell a mainly chronological story and will occasionally peek outside of New England to establish the broader cultural context of the given time. Handouts—including primary sources—and a bibliography provided. COURSE CODE: QHST Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Oct. 7 | $175 No class Nov. 11
SPECIAL HISTORIC PLACES ALONG THE SOUTH COAST Elizabeth Merrick | Author
The South Coast of Massachusetts stretches along beautiful Buzzards Bay. Its towns and cities are rich in history, and they are all just an easy day trip from Boston. In this class, we’ll highlight a diverse array of historic sites in numerous South Coast communities. You’ll be able to plan your perfect day trips (or weekends!) focused on history and heritage, never far from the bay and rivers that define this region. C O U R S E C O D E : S C OA Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 6 | $40
EXPLORING HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUMS IN GREATER BOSTON Elizabeth Merrick | Author
The Boston area abounds in historic houses; many of them are open to the public. Join Elizabeth on a journey to explore some of the unique and often lesser-known historic house museums in Greater Boston through a slide show and discussion. Come away with an exciting array of options for local excursions into the past. Students in the class will also receive a copy of the instructor Elizabeth Merrick’s book, Be There Then: Exploring Greater Boston’s Historic House Museums.
THE U.S. CONSTITUTION: A HISTORY Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst
It’s the founding document of this nation, but how much do you really know about how the Constitution became the rules for the Federal Government? This class examines the origins of the Founding Fathers’ political thinking, why the Articles of Confederation were replaced by the Constitution, and how the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court and significantly altered by Reconstruction, the Progressive Era, and to a lesser extent since World War II. Handouts and bibliography provided. COURSE CODE: CONS Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $160
EARLY HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE & THE BEGINNING OF MODERN EUROPE (800 – 1500) Anatole Sykley | Historian and Member of the WWI Historical Society
Emperor Charlemagne’s vision for “A Holy Roman Empire” in 800: a united Western Europe that mimicked the glory days of the Ancient Roman Empire. This era, which saw new cathedrals and libraries built to sweep away the European memory of the “Dark Ages,” fell apart after Charlemagne’s death when his sons warred against each other. The Holy Roman Empire would resurrect, however, through German/ Austrian Emperors such as Barbarossa and Maximilian and would later form the major states comprising modern Europe. This class will examine the legacy of the first emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, as well as the special events that were precursors to the Hapsburg Empire of later centuries. COURSE CODE: EHRE Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $250
THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH: THE HABSBURGS Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst
Theirs was the first empire on which the sun never set. They could lose wars and still gain territory. This course will trace the rise of one of Europe’s oldest dynasties from its obscure origins in Switzerland to its domination of Europe in the days of Charles V, and then its gradual decline and loss of power in the aftermath of World War I. Chronological and bibliographical handouts provided. COURSE CODE: HAPS Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Nov. 3 | $190
COURSE CODE: HBOS Sec. 01: Wednesday, 5:30-7pm. Nov. 17 | $40
THEY DID WHAT? HISTORICAL TRIVIA Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst
Celebrate the return of in person classes with old friends and new classmates by having some fun: a game of historical trivia! Questions will be drawn from the instructors’ many history courses, plus additional questions from world history and notable women for newer students. Some snacks and light refreshments, including wine and seltzer, will be provided. Tuition includes the cost of drinks and snacks. COURSE CODE: TRIV Sec. 01: Thursday, 2:30-4pm. Sep. 30 | $35
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