Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Discuss contemporary issues and broader social themes in an informed setting. Develop critical thinking and explore different viewpoints. Ideal for understanding the world around you.
Arabic Society and Culture
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Arabic Society and Culture
<p>Explore the richness of Arab society and culture - from family life, food and hospitality to language, dress, music and dance. Discover traditions shaped both before and after Islam, and the
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Politics of the Death Penalty
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Politics of the Death Penalty
<p>The death penalty has long been used as a tool of power, punishment and spectacle. This course explores executions across history, from rulers and rebels to ordinary criminals, examining how
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Discover the Hidden Stories Behind Your Wardrobe
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Discover the Hidden Stories Behind Your Wardrobe
<p>Clothing carries stories of materials, labour, culture and environmental impact. This course explores where clothes come from, how fashion systems operate, and what garments reveal about identity
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The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?
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The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?
<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles
...The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?
<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles
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German Proverbs and Sayings: Language, Origins, and Cultural Meaning
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German Proverbs and Sayings: Language, Origins, and Cultural Meaning
<p>Proverbs offer a window into everyday language and cultural values. This course explores German sayings through discussion and practical use, examining their meanings, historical roots and social
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Impossibly Unaffordable: Understanding Australia's Housing Crisis
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Impossibly Unaffordable: Understanding Australia's Housing Crisis
<p>Housing affordability has become one of Australia’s most pressing social and economic challenges. This course explores the causes of the housing crisis, examining policy settings, market forces and
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A History of the World in 20 Hats
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A History of the World in 20 Hats
<p>Hats have long been symbols of power, identity and cultural change. This course tells global history through twenty iconic pieces of headwear, from emperors and revolutionaries to film heroes and
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Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents
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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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The Fall of Viktor Orbán - Is the world swinging away from far right icons?
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The Fall of Viktor Orbán - Is the world swinging away from far right icons?
<p>This is a big story told over two sessions. Part one focuses on the key moments in Orbán's 16 years that gained him global notoriety and wrote the 'autocrats handbook'. How did momentum against him
...The Fall of Viktor Orbán - Is the world swinging away from far right icons?
<p>This is a big story told over two sessions. Part one focuses on the key moments in Orbán's 16 years that gained him global notoriety and wrote the 'autocrats handbook'. How did momentum against him
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60s & 70s Pop Culture Quiz Night: Music and Movies
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60s & 70s Pop Culture Quiz Night: Music and Movies
<p>Test your knowledge of the music, films and cultural moments that defined the 1960s and 1970s. This lively quiz night celebrates popular culture through friendly competition, shared memories and
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