Humanities Courses at WEA Sydney
Dive into the humanities to explore what it means to be human—our ideas, beliefs, creativity, and societies. Study literature, writing, philosophy, religion, politics, society, science, and technology with expert tutors who encourage open discussion and critical thinking.
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Philosophical Themes in Homer - Iliad and Odyssey
<p>The works of Homer are a foundation for Greek philosophy, poetry and political theory, this course will explore these themes in depth. The Iliad explores themes such as: Justice and Honor; the
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Critical and Creative Thinking: Skills for a Complex World
<p>This course teaches foundational skills essential to being an effective individual as a parent, citizen, in one’s career etc.. In today’s world where discourse is significantly degraded and
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If History is a Poem, what does it mean?
<p>Join ten thinkers as they improvise on the theme <em>If History is a Poem, what does it mean?</em> Each brings their own voice to an unfolding conversation about how we interpret the past, live in
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Poetry Writing Workshop
<p>This course offers practical tips to write poetry and to finesse and finish existing poems. We will review key poetic structures and techniques, and then apply them to your own poems. Each week,
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Philosophy of Chaos: From the Ancient World to Now
<p>The course will follow the interconnecting themes of chaos in cosmology, physics, metaphysics, social/political theory and artistic creativity. We will begin with the modern science of Chaos Theory
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Philosophy of Chaos: From the Ancient World to Now
<p>The course will follow the interconnecting themes of chaos in cosmology, physics, metaphysics, social/political theory and artistic creativity. We will begin with the modern science of Chaos Theory
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Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents
<p>Why do smart pilots make fatal mistakes? Flying is one of the safest ways to travel, yet when things go wrong, the results can be catastrophic — and strangely compelling. In this fascinating course
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Intro to Mythology - A Beginners Journey into Marvels, Mysteries and Secret Truths
<p>Myth is a forbidding subject. Beneath arguments to myth origins, lies an intellectual enigma: did myth develop out of religious belief or did religious belief develop out of myth? Then, what to do
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Wuthering Heights
<p>Emily Bronte's <em>Wuthering Heights</em> is a breathtaking exploration of desire, suffering, cruelty, faith, love, morality and stifling class structures. We examine its astonishing style,
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Truth, Knowledge and Science in the age of Trump and AI
<p>Truth and knowledge seem increasingly problematic. Their criteria - what can count as truth and knowledge – has become confused and contested. This course lays out a framework to start thinking
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Create Your First AI Storybook
<p>Plan and write a short creative or personal story, then turn it into a beautifully illustrated digital book using beginner-friendly AI tools. This session is ideal for those who enjoy storytelling,
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