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!
From French Royalty to Empire - Art and Decorative Elegance
<p>When Louis XIV made Versailles the Royal residence of France in 1682, he established an elegance in the decorative style that was copied all over Europe. Despite the French Revolution, French style
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Writing after Auschwitz: Nazism and the Holocaust in Post-War German Literature
<p>After the Second World War, German literature has constantly been affected by its controversial past. The impact of the Nazi regime, and of the Holocaust, and their ethical, political and aesthetic
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The Venetian Republic
<p>Travellers in many parts of the eastern Mediterranean often come across the relics of the Venetian Republic in the form of giant brick walls which are still largely intact, despite repeated attacks
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Ethics in Focus: Lying and Truthfulness
<p>What makes lying so bad? Is it because it harms others or because it harms oneself or because of both? If you have lied to someone, can you still rectify your moral status and regain that person’s
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Jeffrey Epstein: Sex Trafficking, Suicide and the US Justice System
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has avoided a fresh array of charges by apparently committing suicide. It would have been the trial of the year, if not the decade. New York authorities have
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Turkish Local Elections: The Fall of Istanbul
After 25 years Islamists lost Istanbul in local elections in April. Although the Islamist AKP won the overall vote in Turkey and more municipalities than the opposition, the loss of Istanbul and
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Recording and Preserving Precious Memories
<strong>In Association with the Royal Australian Historical Society.</strong><br/><em><strong>Course Location: History House, 133 Macquarie St, Sydney.</strong></em><br/><strong>Speaker:</strong>
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Minds of All Kinds: Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity
<p><strong>Guest Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li>Judy Singer – Originator of the concept of Neurodiversity, UTS</li><li>Janine Booth – Convenor of the UK Labour Party Autism and Neurodiversity Manifesto
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DNA: The Molecule of Life
<p>In the last half century, our knowledge of life has been revolutionised by the finding that DNA is the molecule that carries the genetic information that determines the characteristics of any
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The European Union: A Brief Introduction
<p>The European Union, founded in 1993, is Europe’s leading international institution. In this brief introduction, we will begin with a survey of the history of the EU, from the creation in 1950 of
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