Humanities Courses at WEA Sydney
Dive into the humanities to explore what it means to be human—our ideas, beliefs, creativity, and societies. Study literature, writing, philosophy, religion, politics, society, science, and technology with expert tutors who encourage open discussion and critical thinking.
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The Dismissal of the Whitlam Government
<p>Fifty years ago Governor-General Sir John Kerr removed the elected Prime Minister Gough Whitlam from office and installed the opposition leader Malcolm Fraser as interim Prime Minister. The
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Summarising Six Current Books on AI (Part 2)
<p>This interactive session explores two influential books on artificial intelligence: <em>Life 3.0</em> by Max Tegmark and <em>The Coming Wave</em> by Mustafa Suleyman. We outline key themes from
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Behind the Headlines - Why did Russia really invade Ukraine?
<p>We will get behind the headlines and dig deeper into the lead up to the war. A history unknown to most of us but critical in understanding the war and its justification not just from the west’s
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Souled Out - A Night of 60s Soul Music
<p>Soul Music developed during the American Civil Rights Movement. It was born from Gospel and Blues. It developed distinctive styles from 1956 until the 1970s Disco Movement. Tonight, we will see and
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Faith and Doubt
<p>What is the nature of faith? What is the nature of doubt? Are these related? Why do these questions matter perhaps more than ever? Join us and find out! We look at some major accounts from Socrates
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Using AI for Writing, Research and Language Support
<p>Discover how to use AI for writing, research, and language support in this fun, hands-on class! Learn practical AI skills that help you write better, research faster, and improve language use. Join
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A Tour of Switzerland through Literature
<p>Explore Switzerland’s stunning landscapes through the eyes of the great writers who were enchanted by them — Rousseau, Byron, the Shelleys, Conan Doyle, Joyce, and many more. Under the expert
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<p>Explore Switzerland’s stunning landscapes through the eyes of the great writers who were enchanted by them — Rousseau, Byron, the Shelleys, Conan Doyle, Joyce, and many more. Under the expert
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Trump's Truth: Truth, Lies and Politics
<p>Since Donald Trump’s arrival on the American political landscape, the mainstream media and his opponents have fixated on Trump’s ‘honesty’ and ‘truthfulness’? One of his most trenchant critics, the
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An Evening with Haydn
<p>Haydn has to be one of the nicest people in classical music. His musicians loved him so much, they called him “Papa Haydn.” Friend of Mozart, teacher of Beethoven, father of the string quartet and
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Summarising Six Current Books on AI (Part 1)
<p>This course examines two influential 2025 books on artificial intelligence. In <em>Empire of AI</em>, journalist Karen Hao reveals the hidden costs of AI’s rise—from exploited workers in Kenya to
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