Humanities
Explore what it means to be human – what we think, what we write, what we believe and what we say. Our humanities cover the broad spectrum of the human condition through philosophy and religion, literature and writing, politics and society, and science and technology. I think, therefore I am!
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Turkish Society and Politics
<p>Turkey (Türkiye) is a complex society with many facets to explore to understand the context in which politicians and the public operate. The course will survey both historical and contemporary
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The Balfour Declaration - The Most Contentious Document in History?
<p>Each day we read of further war in the Middle East. How did it come to this? To answer this we need to go back to the end of the 19th century, the beginnings of Zionism and the document that
...The Balfour Declaration - The Most Contentious Document in History?
<p>Each day we read of further war in the Middle East. How did it come to this? To answer this we need to go back to the end of the 19th century, the beginnings of Zionism and the document that
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Music's Mechanical Makeup
<p>Music is made up of many different elements. This series looks at the major musical elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and the bass to examine how they have changed over time and differ in other
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Art Works as Propaganda
<p>Over the centuries, political commentators have weaponised art to denounce government corruption and incompetence. Goya used his controversial artworks to criticise the Spanish Inquisition. Holbein
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What if we just behaved like a good jazz band?
<p>You may not know it, but the jazz-as-democracy metaphor is a thing. You can teach core concepts - even best practices - of a democratic society through the jazz aesthetic. Through engaging
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Mojo Working - A Night of Chicago Blues
<p>Chicago Blues is the most popular type of Blues Music. It migrated from the rural south to urban Chicago by people who were looking for a better life. This short course will explore its history and
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Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Foundations)
<p>What is the nature of religion? What is the nature of revelation and religious experience? What can philosophy reveal to us about these? Join us and find out; we look closely at arguments by
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Journey into a Black Hole
<p>Embark on a captivating journey into the enigmatic world of black holes. This course will delve into the life cycle of stars, the formation of black holes, their fascinating properties, and their
...Journey into a Black Hole
<p>Embark on a captivating journey into the enigmatic world of black holes. This course will delve into the life cycle of stars, the formation of black holes, their fascinating properties, and their
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World Music - Grooving in Africa and Latin America
<p>Africa and Latin America are renowned for their upbeat, engaging and rhythmically intricate music traditions. This course examines world music soundscapes, with a particular focus on the cultural
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Understanding Australian Law
<p>Australian law is not as complicated as you may think. We examine fundamental principles including the role of law in a democracy, the history of our Common Law system, and the sources of our laws.
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