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!
The Works of Spinoza
<p>One of the towering philosophers of the 17th century, and described by Bertrand Russell as “the noblest and most lovable of all the great philosophers”; Spinoza’s work investigates some of the
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Philosophy of Democracy
<p>Astra Taylor (2019) quipped that 'Democracy may not exist but we will miss it when it’s gone': a timely remark in the current world situation. Study the philosophical and historical roots of
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Practical Strategies for Managing in Challenging Times
<p>All of a sudden from one week to the next, the impact of Covid-19 is being experienced by us all, directly or indirectly. This interactive seminar series takes a group on a journey through six key
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Great Plays of the Theatre Unpacked
<p>Meet some seminal plays that have shaped theatre history. Meet the writers and what prompted them to write these great plays. Meet the characters and unpack their speeches and motivations. Discover
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How to Look at Italian Art
<p>Grab a cup of coffee and sit down to look at Italian masterpieces in detail, from Roman mosaics through to the Renaissance, Baroque and dynamic Futurists. Before each session you’ll be provided
...<p>Grab a cup of coffee and sit down to look at Italian masterpieces in detail, from Roman mosaics through to the Renaissance, Baroque and dynamic Futurists. Before each session you’ll be provided
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Nazism: Rise and Success, 1923-1939
<p>How did the Nazis come to power in Germany? How did they consolidate their success? How successful was propaganda? What really were Nazism’s goals and how did they realise them in peacetime
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Joseph Mallord William Turner - the sun is God!
<p>Turner is arguably the greatest English painter ever to have lived. The immensely broad output of his work encompassed both the age of sail, which he was born into, and the age of steam, which
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Seeking Treasure in Secret Gardens: Nesbit, Burnett and Webster
<p>The Golden Age of Children’s Literature featured many female writers who had a profound impact on the girl readers of the twentieth century, including Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Secret Garden),
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A History of Poland
<p>Poland boasts a colourful history. Home to the first Christianised Slavic peoples. Once a powerful Kingdom stretching from “Sea to Sea”, Poland was carved up by the neighbouring powers and finally
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First Settler Hawkesbury Women: Fortunes Up, Fortunes Down
<p>The Hawkesbury was a crucible for the clash over resources between Aboriginal peoples, and the penal settlement. How did colonial women fit into this struggle for survival? We look at 3 women:
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