Politics and Society
Understanding the world helps us to understand our place in it. Learn about the important political and social events and people that have shaped, and are shaping, our world. Referendums and elections, democracy and dictatorships, recessions and depressions come to life when we explore the people whose power politics, passions and obsessions are unpacked.
Available Classes
History Matters!
<p>History is important (it matters) and History as a subject has a lot of matter. Find out what is the matter with History at WEA. Learn about how courses are constructed, the time periods within
...
Available Classes
Australians - Who Are We Really?
<p>The romantic image of Australians is as laid-back, relaxed, charming larrikins. But is this true? Was it ever true? Have we changed and if so why? We will look at the research to find out who we
...Available Classes
The Middle East - Those Other Countries
<p>We hear of the big players in the Middle East such as Israel, Iran and Saudi Arabia, but we don’t often hear much about the smaller countries who can, at times, play a pivotal role. This role could
...The Middle East - Those Other Countries
<p>We hear of the big players in the Middle East such as Israel, Iran and Saudi Arabia, but we don’t often hear much about the smaller countries who can, at times, play a pivotal role. This role could
...
Available Classes
Madeleine Albright - The diplomatic & political power of jewellery
<p>Madeleine Albright was the first female Secretary of State in 1997 - the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. While serving under President Bill Clinton, first as U.S.
...Available Classes
Election Day in the USA
<p>Election Day 2024 is being called the most consequential American election of our times, again! The election delivered surprises and triumphs, but what will the outcome mean for the next four years
...Election Day in the USA
<p>Election Day 2024 is being called the most consequential American election of our times, again! The election delivered surprises and triumphs, but what will the outcome mean for the next four years
...Available Classes
Large Egos, Deadly Rivals
<p>In Australia, PM Menzies and opposition leader Evatt loathed each other as did English political colleagues Margaret Thatcher and Michael Heseltine. Discover how their large egos contributed to
...
Available Classes
Q&A with WEA - Spotlight on the US Election
<p>We take a panel approach to unpacking the US election. Listen to the panellists Judy King and Sonya Thompson as they debate moderated by Sandy Killick. Ask questions and participate in the
...Available Classes
What Now for Scottish Independence?
<p>An ancient kingdom, Scotland is now part of the United Kingdom and has been ruled from London for over 300 years. The cause of Scottish independence was buoyed by devolution and the creation of the
...Available Classes
What Next for the American President?
<p>A review of the US election and its outcome; what does it mean for the American presidency and what does it mean for Australia? We will look briefly at the election results across the board, but
...
Available Classes
2024 in Review
<p>2024 has been a dramatic year on the political, economic and social world stage. We explore the big event from elections, to war, to protests and the big personalities. We will delve into the big
...