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Humanities

Explore what it means to be human – what we think, what we write, what we believe and what we say. Our humanities cover the broad spectrum of the human condition through philosophy and religion, literature and writing, politics and society, and mathematics and science. I think, therefore I am!


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$120 Limited inc GST / $108

Life in the Universe

<p>Around 13.8 billion years ago our Universe was born. It has now countless galaxies with a possibility of millions to billions of planets in each galaxy. Scientists now have discovered many

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$158 Limited inc GST / $142

Lunchtime Shakespeare - Serving Up One Character Each Week

<p>Sup and sip with a famous Shakespearian character each week – what makes them tick and what are their famous last words? Delve into the character’s motivations and actions through one or more of

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$158 Limited inc GST / $142

Lunchtime Shakespeare - Serving Up One Character Each Week

<p>Sup and sip with a famous Shakespearian character each week – what makes them tick and what are their famous last words? Delve into the character’s motivations and actions through one or more of

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$43 Limited inc GST

Where do you get an idea from?

<p>Take a journey through the creative process involved in producing award-winning advertising campaigns from the viewpoint of one of the most awarded art directors in the world. Explore the

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$86 Limited inc GST / $77

The Art of Characterisation

<p>Whether it’s fast fiction, a short story or a small novel, writing a character who has depth and personality isn’t always an easy feat, particularly when you’re already grappling with other

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$120 Limited inc GST / $108

E=mc² - What It Means and Why It Matters

<p>Most people have heard of the famous equation - E=mc² - some people might even know that it comes from Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, a theory that is now considered to be one of the

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$128 Limited inc GST / $115

On Censorship (and Freedom)

<p>Some thinkers argue that we are living in an age of unprecedented challenges to freedoms and civil liberties, especially in the “digital age”. Is this true? Why does it matter? And what is the

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$72 Limited inc GST

This is Who We Are - Australian Novels 1900-1939

<p>The novels that were written in the early 20th century matched the vigour and freshness of earlier fiction with greater skill resulting in many books that have held their place as memorable

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$72 Limited inc GST

This is Who We Are - Australian Novels 1900-1939

<p>The novels that were written in the early 20th century matched the vigour and freshness of earlier fiction with greater skill resulting in many books that have held their place as memorable

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$43 Limited inc GST

A Guide To Writing Fast Fiction

<p>Much like the humble short story, fast fiction can offer creative relief for those who are more accustomed to writing lengthier projects, or within the confines of a non-fiction genre. Less than

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$209 Limited inc GST / $188

Russian Culture through Cinema

<p>This course is for those who have a special interest in Soviet and Russian cinema and cultures. It offers an introduction to Russian culture through film from the 1950s up to the present. The

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$128 Limited inc GST / $115

Discover Your "Self" in Italy

<p>Planning on visiting Italy? Want to learn more about your “self”? Plunge deep into the outer landscapes of Italy on this virtual tour and discover your inner landscapes in the process. Visit Rome,

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$128 Limited inc GST / $115

Discover Your "Self" in Italy

<p>Planning on visiting Italy? Want to learn more about your “self”? Plunge deep into the outer landscapes of Italy on this virtual tour and discover your inner landscapes in the process. Visit Rome,

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