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Politics and Society Courses

Understand the events and movements that shape our world through politics and society courses. Learn about elections, democracy, dictatorships, recessions, and revolutions. Examine the lives and decisions of leaders whose choices changed history.


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$253 Limited inc GST / $228

AI and Society

<p>AI and Society is a 7-week introductory course designed to help understand the role of artificial intelligence in everyday life. Through friendly, practical sessions, participants will explore what

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$253 Limited inc GST / $228

AI and Society

<p>AI and Society is a 7-week introductory course designed to help understand the role of artificial intelligence in everyday life. Through friendly, practical sessions, participants will explore what

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$36 Limited inc GST / $32

Australian Citizenship - Not a Simple Matter

<p>Australia acquired full independent sovereignty in 1901 but there were no Australian “citizens” until 1948. We were all still British “subjects”. How did all this happen? What are the rights and

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$93.01 Limited inc GST / $84

Across the Border - How do elections differ around Australia?

<p>If you moved across a border in Australia, you might be surprised to find state and local government elections aren’t quite the same. Australia's democracy is not static. Over the years, the way

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$130 Limited inc GST / $117

The Dismissal of the Whitlam Government

<p>Fifty years ago Governor-General Sir John Kerr removed the elected Prime Minister Gough Whitlam from office and installed the opposition leader Malcolm Fraser as interim Prime Minister. The

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AI and Education

COURSE DESCRIPTION Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education in schools and universities, and we are seeing changes to the way we learn and study. We are also seeing a whole new emphasis on ethics, integrity, and responsible use. Institutions are embracing AI to personalise learning and prepare students for an AI-driven world. However, policies remain uneven, often focusing on banning AI outright! Progressive frameworks are emerging, but many institutions still face... [More]

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$46 Limited inc GST / $41

AI and Education

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<p>Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education in schools and universities, and we are seeing changes to the way we learn and study.</p>

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$36 Limited inc GST / $32

Australian Liberalism - its history, influence and future

<p>In a five-volume magnum opus David Kemp has argued that the philosophy of liberalism – in a unique Australian manifestation was the most significant philosophy and set of principles determining

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$130 Limited inc GST / $117

Modern China - From Declining Empire to Global Power

<p>This course surveys China’s transformation from late Qing reforms at the turn of the 20th century to its rise as a global power at the beginning of the 21st. It examines historical shifts,

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Note: This course is said to be for 2 sessions in the Catalogue and is now changed to 3 sessions
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$46 Limited inc GST / $41

Summarising Six Current Books on AI (Part 2)

<p>This interactive session explores two influential books on artificial intelligence: <em>Life 3.0</em> by Max Tegmark and <em>The Coming Wave</em> by Mustafa Suleyman. We outline key themes from

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Using AI for Writing, Research and Language Support

Discover how to use AI for writing, research, and language support in this fun, hands-on class! Learn practical AI skills that help you write better, research faster, and improve language use. Join us to unlock AI’s full potential and make your work easier and smarter. Whether you’re a beginner or want to boost your AI know-how, this class empowers you to get the most out of AI tools in everyday study and research. Students will need to bring a laptop or device that can access the... [More]

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$46 Limited inc GST / $41

Using AI for Writing, Research and Language Support

<p>Discover how to use AI for writing, research, and language support in this fun, hands-on class! Learn practical AI skills that help you write better, research faster, and improve language use. Join

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$46 Limited inc GST / $41

Summarising Six Current Books on AI (Part 1)

<p>This course examines two influential 2025 books on artificial intelligence. In <em>Empire of AI</em>, journalist Karen Hao reveals the hidden costs of AI’s rise—from exploited workers in Kenya to

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