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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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Vast Wealth, Vast Privilege - Royalty Unfiltered
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Vast Wealth, Vast Privilege - Royalty Unfiltered
<p>The British royal family is often presented as symbolic or ceremonial, yet it sits atop vast wealth and privilege. This course explores the monarchy’s financial power, examining property, art
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How Paul Keating Revolutionised the Australian Economy
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How Paul Keating Revolutionised the Australian Economy
<p>In the 1980s and early 1990s, Paul Keating played a central role in transforming Australia’s economy. This course examines the key reforms, political struggles and economic ideas behind that
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Women in the Shadow
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Women in the Shadow
<p>We will dig deep to discover the army of women who were busy working in the shadow, while men happily bathed in the spotlight. Each week of this course will be devoted to a different area of study
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Theory of Flight
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Theory of Flight
<p>Ever marvelled at how a massive airliner gracefully lifts off, soars across continents, and touches down with pinpoint precision? Led by seasoned international airline captain and engaging aviation
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The General Strike of 1926 - 100 Years Later
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The General Strike of 1926 - 100 Years Later
<p>The General Strike of 1926 was a defining moment for working class identity in the UK. It was one of the most significant events of the 20th century. The Baldwin Conservative government defeated
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Buddy Guy at 90: Last of the Blues Legends
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Buddy Guy at 90: Last of the Blues Legends
<p>Buddy Guy stands as one of the last living giants of the blues, with a career that helped shape modern rock, soul and popular music. This course explores his life, music and influence, placing his
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Notorious Spies and Their Masters
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Notorious Spies and Their Masters
<p>Spies have fascinated societies for centuries, operating in the shadows of politics and war. This course explores the history of espionage, examining who spies were, why they acted, and what impact
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Art and Philosophy
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Art and Philosophy
<p>This course looks at the reciprocal relationship between Western art and philosophy. Artists are often been inspired by the thinkers of their time and philosophers have reflected on the meaning and
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The USA Mid-Term Elections
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The USA Mid-Term Elections
<p>American Presidents are elected every four years and with them are elected the members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senators. In 2024 Donald Trump won the Presidency and his
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<p>American Presidents are elected every four years and with them are elected the members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senators. In 2024 Donald Trump won the Presidency and his
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Cycladic "Art" - 5,000 Years Young
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Cycladic "Art" - 5,000 Years Young
<p>Ancient Cycladic figurines were once dismissed as primitive but later inspired modern artists such as Picasso and Henry Moore. This course explores their form, meaning and cultural context, tracing
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