Print this page Social and cultural change in the city of Sydney during the first six decades of 20th century (1900 to 1969)

In this discussion group course, we look at how Sydney changed as a city in the first seven decades of the 20th century. As Sydney grew, it also underwent huge social change. Each decade brought challenges and evolution. Distinct phases can be seen, from the post-World-War 1 boom of the roaring 1920’s, to economic depression in the 1930’s, the unique challenges of WW2 in the 1940’s, to the dynamic decade of the 1960’s.  We examine and discuss key events, people and changing attitudes as the city grew.

This is a Discussion Group course, if you aren’t already part of a group please see ‘Getting Started’ below.

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Author: Hugh Tranter

Course Code: D256

Supplied Material: Course Booklet

Units & Pricing: 6 units / $78 per person

GETTING STARTED

Start your Group: Anyone can start a Discussion Group – seek out some like-minded friends or put up a notice in your local library, bookshop or workplace. Please note a minimum of 6 people is required to start a new discussion group.

Arrange the Meetings: New groups need to decide where and when to meet, and for how long – whatever best suits members' particular situations.

Run your Group: Choose a secretary to liaise with WEA and your tutor, a Discussion Leader to chair meetings, a reporter to take discussion notes to send to your tutor, and maybe a librarian to look after the books.

Start the Course: Contact WEA Sydney to enrol. Bookings can be made for one year, divided into two terms – Term 1 commences in February, Term 2 in July (Groups may make forward bookings for popular choices). Please indicate in what order your Group wishes to study the courses, if more than one course is booked.