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Kazakhstan: The Linchpin of Eurasia

Kazakhstan declared its independence from the USSR on December 10, 1991, and thus became the ninth largest country in the world. Learn how Kazakhstan has risen to have the leading economy in the Central Asian region, with an ambitious goal to be amongst the Top 30 economies in the world by 2050. Consider the vital role that Kazakhstan continues to... [More]

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 16 Mar 2020	12:15pm - 1:15pm (UTC+11:00)	L3 - Room 311 - WEA Sydney

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Oh My God – Part II: Exploring How Humans are Religious

Religious people express their conviction in the existence of God or the gods in a variety of ways. Some religions ban art and insist that God cannot be depicted (like Judaism and Islam), whereas others produce beautiful and diverse depictions of their divinity (Hinduism and the Roman Catholic and Orthodox varieties of Christianity). Some religions... [More]

Rebellious Females

This course will study the biographies of six ‘rebellious females’ who all rebelled in their own way. The lives of these extraordinary women will be explored from both the historical and sociological perspective, providing some interesting insights into the nature of the societies in which they all lived, ranging from the 18th to the mid-20th... [More]

The Five Pillars of Islam

Islam is a major world religion. Mosques and minarets are distinctive landmarks in most capital cities of the world. This course is an introduction to the religion and cultures of Islam. It covers the basic tenets as well as raising controversial questions, such as the role of women in Islam and the Moslem engagement with the West. Course Tutor... [More]

Political Forum: Five Women in Focus

The focus of this course will be on five women whose profile on the world scene has had great worth and influence within their nation’s political forum. The lives of the following will be studied – Benazir Bhutto: A tenacious surviving remnant of a Pakistani political dynasty; Aung San Suu Kyi:, Nobel prize winner, democratically elected (still... [More]

Gertrude Lawrence: A Flamboyant Life

Gertrude Lawrence and the epitome of the party girl. Enjoy some glamour and fun as we explore the literary, historical and social worlds of this unique creative. Discover the unexpected fame of an odd looking girl, the productive partnerships and her theatrical life; and become familiar with some of the great social changes that began in the 1920s.... [More]

Gertrude Lawrence: A Flamboyant Life

21 Feb

Fri 21 Feb

6pm - 8:30pm 1 session, 2.5 hours total

Walter Mason

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 21 Feb 2020	6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	GF - David Stewart Room - WEA Sydney

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Vietnam: Past, Present and Future

This course will look at the past, present and potential future of Vietnam. It will provide some new and up-to-date insights into this rapidly growing and changing country. We will discuss the historical and political background of the country, and the social and economic changes that have been occurring. We will try to discover how the Vietnamese... [More]

Organic Gardening

Whether you have the tiniest balcony or a half-acre block, you can grow and enjoy the taste and goodness of your own organic herbs, vegetables and fruit trees. Master the art of composting, worm farming and other methods of recycling. Find out about crop rotation, companion planting and moon planting. Learn how to reduce the incidence of weeds and... [More]

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Successful Water-wise Gardening

Whether you have a large block of land or a small balcony, learn how to choose “the right plant for the right place”. Discover what type of soil you have and how you may need to improve it. Find out which are the best containers and potting mixes. With all the tips and hints provided in this course, you’ll be able to maintain your plants with the... [More]

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What is Germany's Role in the World?

From Washington to Warsaw, and from Beijing to Brussels many countries are at the moment wondering where Berlin’s foreign and security policy is heading. The German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reacted to French President Emmanuel Macron’s ambitious vision for reforms in the European Union with more or less silence and Germany is seen by many... [More]

What is Germany's Role in the World?

27 Feb

Thu 27 Feb

2:30pm - 4pm 1 session, 1.5 hours total

Burkhard Jahnicke

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 27 Feb 2020	2:30pm - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	L3 - Room 311 - WEA Sydney

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