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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Truth, Lies, or "Bulls**t"? The History and Philosophy of Accounting
<p>"From clay tokens in ancient Mesopotamia to today’s debates over corporate responsibility and sustainability, this session traces the long and fascinating history of accounting as a measure of “
...Truth, Lies, or "Bulls**t"? The History and Philosophy of Accounting
<p>"From clay tokens in ancient Mesopotamia to today’s debates over corporate responsibility and sustainability, this session traces the long and fascinating history of accounting as a measure of “
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The English Republic 1649-1660
<p>Between 1649 and 1660 England was a Republic in which several Parliaments and Cromwell’s New Model Army contested for control of the country – both its political and religious settlement. Under the
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School Stories
<p>When Angela Brazil wrote her first boarding school novel in 1906 the reason she was successful in creating a new genre was because she wrote from the girl’s point of view, for entertainment only.
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Breakaway - New State Movements in Australia
<p>A look at breakaway 'New State' proposals across Australia. What prompted them, and which of them are still bubbling away today. What would the map of Australia look like if any or all of them had
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