Courses
Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Understand the forces shaping politics, culture, and society today.
Explore political systems, cultural change, and social structures that influence everyday life and global events. Build a deeper understanding of how societies function and evolve across time and place.
Learn to Debate: Join the WEA Debate Club
Learn to Debate: Join the WEA Debate Club
<p>Debating is both an intellectual challenge and great fun. This practical and interactive course introduces the principles and techniques of formal debate, including constructing arguments,
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Halloween: History, Myth and Modern Culture
Halloween: History, Myth and Modern Culture
<p>Halloween is far more than costumes and trick-or-treating. Its origins stretch back to ancient seasonal rituals, religious observances and centuries of folklore and superstition. This course traces
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Halloween: History, Myth and Modern Culture
<p>Halloween is far more than costumes and trick-or-treating. Its origins stretch back to ancient seasonal rituals, religious observances and centuries of folklore and superstition. This course traces
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What They Wore: Clothing Through Australian History
What They Wore: Clothing Through Australian History
<p>Clothing tells stories about who we are, where we come from and how we live. This engaging course explores Australian history through the clothes worn by characters from twelve classic Australian
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From Fringe to Force: How One Nation is reshaping Australia’s political landscape
From Fringe to Force: How One Nation is reshaping Australia’s political landscape
<p>Australians find themselves in new political terrain with one third of voters rejecting the major parties at the last two federal elections. Enter One Nation. As the Coalition implodes, and
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Poets and Revolution: Anna Akhmatova and Vladimir Mayakovsky
Poets and Revolution: Anna Akhmatova and Vladimir Mayakovsky
<p>The Russian Revolution inspired hope, upheaval and profound personal tragedy. This course compares two of Russia's greatest twentieth-century poets—Vladimir Mayakovsky, who embraced the Revolution,
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The Things We Do for Fashion
The Things We Do for Fashion
<p>Fashion has always reflected more than clothing—it tells us about beauty, status, identity and the pressures of the societies in which people lived. This entertaining course explores some of
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The Things We Do for Fashion
<p>Fashion has always reflected more than clothing—it tells us about beauty, status, identity and the pressures of the societies in which people lived. This entertaining course explores some of
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WEA Debate Club
WEA Debate Club
<p>Join the WEA Debate Club each month for engaging debates on current affairs, social issues or other controversial issues. Take part in the debate or simply enjoy listening as an audience member in
...WEA Debate Club
<p>Join the WEA Debate Club each month for engaging debates on current affairs, social issues or other controversial issues. Take part in the debate or simply enjoy listening as an audience member in
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The Rise of AI Super Companies: Should We Be Alert or Alarmed?
The Rise of AI Super Companies: Should We Be Alert or Alarmed?
<p>Artificial intelligence is developing at extraordinary speed, and a handful of powerful companies are increasingly shaping its direction. Palantir, OpenAI and Anthropic are forging relationships
...The Rise of AI Super Companies: Should We Be Alert or Alarmed?
<p>Artificial intelligence is developing at extraordinary speed, and a handful of powerful companies are increasingly shaping its direction. Palantir, OpenAI and Anthropic are forging relationships
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The Politics of Vengeance: When Politics Becomes Personal
The Politics of Vengeance: When Politics Becomes Personal
<p>Political life is often driven not only by ideas and policies but also by emotions such as resentment, grievance and revenge. This course explores the politics of vengeance and examines how
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AI: Good or Evil? How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Future
AI: Good or Evil? How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Future
<p>Artificial intelligence is transforming our world at extraordinary speed. It promises new opportunities in medicine, education and productivity while also raising concerns about jobs,
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