Arts & Humanities
From history to literature, philosophy to science there is so much to discover. WEA Sydney offers great value for money and the chance to study in a relaxed environment. Our central CBD location is Easily accessible by public transport, and our high-quality courses are led by professional and friendly tutors; at WEA Sydney classmates quickly become friends!
Shaping a Sustainable Environment for Planet Earth
<p>Familiarise yourself with the key principles of climate change science and global warming; as well as to public policy and the legal measures available to address the urgent need to reduce
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What is Light? A Historical Journey from Euclid to Feynman
<p>Understanding how light behaves is relatively easy. But what exactly is light? A wave? A particle? An emanation from God? Or a quantum excitation in a field? This is a question which has exercised
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From Rembrandt & Vermeer to Jan Davidsz de Heem - Artists and Paintings of the Dutch Golden Age
<p>Rembrandt and Vermeer are familiar names but so many more artists painted wonderful visual feasts of 17th century Dutch Art in extravagant table feasts, interesting portraits, peeking behind closed
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The Dismissal: The Sacking of the Whitlam Government
<p>The 1970s were a period of great change and reform. Gough Whitlam’s Labor government was elected after 23 years of coalition government and promises of great reform. While it delivered the reforms
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Sydney Discovery Walks - Sandstone North Walk
<p>Sydney boasts a variety of beautiful 19th century sandstone buildings. One cluster of such buildings is located along Bridge St at the Northern end of the CBD. Not only are these buildings
...<p>Sydney boasts a variety of beautiful 19th century sandstone buildings. One cluster of such buildings is located along Bridge St at the Northern end of the CBD. Not only are these buildings
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The Mysterious Life of Rudolf Hess
<p>Hess became Hitler’s friend and confidant after the 1923 Munich Putsch attempt; scribing Mein Kampf in the Landsberg prison and becoming Deputy Nazi Party Leader in 1933. In May 1941 he embarked on
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Finding Convict Ancestors
<p>The course provides a basic introduction to the main sources of information required to locating or confirming Australian convict ancestors and an understanding of the convict system. It provides
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History of The English Language
<p>The history of the English language is a long and tortured tale. From its beginnings as a transported mongrel Germanic potpourri of dialects, through to its domination of the world as the
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A Walk Down the Via Appia Antica
<p>One of the greatest pleasures any visitor to Rome can have is to follow in the footsteps of centurions and saints on the Empire’s most famous road, passing tombs, catacombs, churches, circuses and
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I Am Woman: Damsels in Distress, Femme Fatales and Women of Substance
<p>This short course takes a comprehensive yet fun look at three female representations in fiction. Explore how poetry, film, novels and plays present the Damsel in Distress, the Femme Fatale and the
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