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!
Philosophy of Money, Debt and Trust
<p>Examine the connection between money, debt and trust as the tripartite foundations upon which human society is constructed. Partly a history of economic systems, this course also argues that
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: The New Sultan?
<p>Scholar Soner Cagaptay’s book <em>The New Sultan</em> bestows upon the President of Turkey this title. To what extent is Mr Erdoğan behaving like a Sultan? His pursuit of neo-Ottomanism and
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Peyton Place: The Gossipy Cultural Artefact
<p>A scandalous novel, a superb movie and a culturally significant TV soap opera. Explore the history of the text that became a byword for the power of gossip. Grace Metalious’ 1956 novel is so famous
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Sydney Discovery Walks - Pyrmont Renewal Walk
<p>Explore the revitalised former industrial heartland of Sydney and cradle of its wealth on this exciting two hour circuit walk around the peninsula which the Gadigal people called Pirrama. Hear
...<p>Explore the revitalised former industrial heartland of Sydney and cradle of its wealth on this exciting two hour circuit walk around the peninsula which the Gadigal people called Pirrama. Hear
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Sydney Discovery Walks - Maritime History Walk
<p>A leisurely stroll along the harbour foreshore: The Rocks, Dawes Point, Walsh Bay and Millers Point, showcasing some of Sydney's maritime past, including art, architecture, historical facts,
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<p>A leisurely stroll along the harbour foreshore: The Rocks, Dawes Point, Walsh Bay and Millers Point, showcasing some of Sydney's maritime past, including art, architecture, historical facts,
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<p>A leisurely stroll along the harbour foreshore: The Rocks, Dawes Point, Walsh Bay and Millers Point, showcasing some of Sydney's maritime past, including art, architecture, historical facts,
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Great Excavations
<p>Tutankhamun’s tomb is justifiably famous, but archaeological history holds so many more amazing surprises and stories! Meet some of the larger than life personalities involved in the early stages
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Sonnets From Six Centuries
<p>The two-part structure of the sonnet enabled it to achieve great emotional and intellectual power. We will begin from its introduction from Italy by Tudor poets and range through its exploitation
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Fear of Abandonment: Australia in the World Since 1942
<p>According to Allan Gyngell: “Everything that Australia wants to achieve as a country depends on its capacity to understand the world outside and to respond effectively to it.” Gyngell (AO; FAIIA)
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A History of Poland
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Philosophy of History
<p>What is history? A possible definition is: History is change over time. But what kind of change are we talking about. Given that history is everything that has happened, what kind of selection
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