World History
Can we understand our present if we do not understand our past? From Europe to Asia, and the medieval period to the modern day, explore the events and characters that have shaped our world. WEA Sydney offers the chance to study in a relaxed environment and our central CBD location is easily accessible by public transport.
100 Years After: The League of Nations and the Outcomes of World War I (1920-1946)
<p>The first meeting of the Council of the League of Nations took place on 16 January 1920. We look at the origins of the League, the plans for it, and its successes and failures; all in the context
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The Legacy of Islamic Civilisations 632-1924
<p>The aim of the course is to allow students to gain an understanding of the historical forces that have shaped the Islamic civilisation from its founding in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century
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Modern Revolutions in Latin America
<p>After an overview of Latin American independence struggles, we examine the history and influence of 7 iconic revolutions in chronological order: Mexico (1910-1920), Bolivia (1952), Cuba (1959-
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America's China Policy Since The Opium Wars
<p>We will consider American involvement in the China Opium trade and the decisions of various administrations throughout the late 19th and the 20th and their impact on China today.<br/><p><br/><
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Famous Faces of the Transformational Sixties
<p>The 1960’s were arguably the most transformational decade in history. Over four weeks we will look at the people that made it so, the famous and not so famous, the politicians, musicians, movie
...<p>The 1960’s were arguably the most transformational decade in history. Over four weeks we will look at the people that made it so, the famous and not so famous, the politicians, musicians, movie
...<p>The 1960’s were arguably the most transformational decade in history. Over four weeks we will look at the people that made it so, the famous and not so famous, the politicians, musicians, movie
...<p>The 1960’s were arguably the most transformational decade in history. Over four weeks we will look at the people that made it so, the famous and not so famous, the politicians, musicians, movie
...<p>The 1960’s were arguably the most transformational decade in history. Over four weeks we will look at the people that made it so, the famous and not so famous, the politicians, musicians, movie
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Unruly Women: Bad Girls Who Made History
<p>Join us to honour those wonderful unruly and noisy women who have challenged the patriarchy, and refused to be silent and subservient: They women who conquered the gendered expectations of women in
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Palestine and the Palestinians
<p>What we know about the Palestinians today we tend to know through the modern conflict between Israel and the Arabs or because of the struggle for control within Palestine between Hamas and Fatah.
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Russia and America: A Very Special Relationship
<p>Explore the special bilateral relationship between Russia and the USA from World War I to today. A relationship which has cycled between periods of cooperation and confrontation.<br/><p><br/><
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Marvellous Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern Marys
<p>High profile Marys abound in the history of the western world. The Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene are revered or condemned in modern Christian and Orthodox religion. The Catholic fanatic Mary 1 was
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Origins of the American Civil War: How Did It Come to This?
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