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Humanities Courses
Explore ideas that shape culture, society, and how we understand the world.
Humanities courses at WEA Sydney bring together philosophy, politics, society, literature, science, and culture to explore the ideas that shape human experience. With a mix of short talks, discussion-based classes, and in-depth courses, this category encourages curiosity, reflection, and critical thinking across a wide range of topics.
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Continuing Middle Egyptian
Continuing Middle Egyptian
<p>This course continues the study of Middle Egyptian, building on prior knowledge to deepen reading confidence and understanding. Participants further develop grammar, vocabulary and translation
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Continuing Middle Egyptian
<p>This course continues the study of Middle Egyptian, building on prior knowledge to deepen reading confidence and understanding. Participants further develop grammar, vocabulary and translation
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Cross-Cultural Literature 3
Cross-Cultural Literature 3
<p>For readers who love both fiction and cultural exploration, this course offers a rich way to combine the two. Through short stories and novellas by respected authors, mostly from the 20th century,
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Iran from Ancient Times to Modern Theocracy
Iran from Ancient Times to Modern Theocracy
<p>Discover the long and complex story of Iran, from its ancient Persian origins to its modern geopolitical role. This course explores the key transformations that shaped the nation’s identity. We
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Iran from Ancient Times to Modern Theocracy
<p>Discover the long and complex story of Iran, from its ancient Persian origins to its modern geopolitical role. This course explores the key transformations that shaped the nation’s identity. We
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Philosophy of Power
Philosophy of Power
<p>This course will examine the concept of ‘power’ in many aspects of human life, from personal empowerment to the oppressive power of others to control us. The making and maintaining of political
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Philosophy of Power
<p>This course will examine the concept of ‘power’ in many aspects of human life, from personal empowerment to the oppressive power of others to control us. The making and maintaining of political
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Julian Assange: Hero or Villain?
Julian Assange: Hero or Villain?
<p>We explore the background to WikiLeaks, the disclosure of information that embarrassed and confounded governments, Julian Assange's years of hiding and ultimately his arrest and conviction by the
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Julian Assange: Hero or Villain?
<p>We explore the background to WikiLeaks, the disclosure of information that embarrassed and confounded governments, Julian Assange's years of hiding and ultimately his arrest and conviction by the
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Create Your First AI Storybook
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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Machiavelli: A Philosophical Introduction
Machiavelli: A Philosophical Introduction
<p>Machiavelli’s influence on political theory cannot be overstated, and his ideas are still radical and challenging to this day. Like all great philosophers, Machiavelli institutes a new way of
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Creative London: Writers and Artists of the 18th Century
Creative London: Writers and Artists of the 18th Century
<p>Step into the dynamic world of 18th-century London, a city alive with artistic and literary innovation. This course explores the people and ideas that helped shape a remarkable cultural period. We
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Narrate Your Story with AI Voice & Video
Narrate Your Story with AI Voice & Video
<p>Turn your stories into short narrated videos or multimedia flipbooks by adding AI voiceovers, music, and visuals. This is a continuation of the Create Your First AI Storybook, but not a requirement
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The Middle East: Diversity, Fault Lines and Conflict
The Middle East: Diversity, Fault Lines and Conflict
<p>The Middle East is extraordinarily diverse, yet that diversity has often been poorly managed by states and power structures, contributing to recurring instability and conflict. This course explores
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