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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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Hedonism: the Pursuit of Happiness
Hedonism: the Pursuit of Happiness
<p>Hedonism is a persistent, attractive and highly influential philosophy, not least because of its emphasis on pleasure, the minimization of suffering and the pursuit of happiness. We look at its
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Meteorology and its Mysteries
Meteorology and its Mysteries
<p>Weather can seem unpredictable, yet it follows clear physical patterns. This course introduces the fundamentals of meteorology, explaining how clouds, rain and storms form, and what highs, lows,
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Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents
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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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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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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Venezuela: The Return of Great Power Politics and the End of Liberal Internationalism?
Venezuela: The Return of Great Power Politics and the End of Liberal Internationalism?
<p>Venezuela sits at the centre of renewed global power rivalry. This course examines US intervention, regional politics and international responses to Venezuela’s crisis, asking whether we are
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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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<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?
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<p>We explore the background to WikiLeaks, the disclosure of information that embarrassed and confounded governments, Julian Assange's years
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Beginner's Middle Egyptian
Beginner's Middle Egyptian
<p>Begin your journey into Middle Egyptian, the classical language of ancient Egypt. This course introduces one of the world’s most recognisable scripts and gives you a practical foundation in the key
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Beginner's Middle Egyptian
<p>Begin your journey into Middle Egyptian, the classical language of ancient Egypt. This course introduces one of the world’s most recognisable scripts and gives you a practical foundation in the key
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