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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Boswell's The Life of Samuel Johnson
<p>Boswell’s <em>The Life of Samuel Johnson</em> was published in 1791 and is recognised as a landmark book in the genre of modern biography. The biography is based around Boswell’s friendship and
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Physics and the Arrow of Time
<p>The passage of time from the past to the future constitutes our basic perception of the world. This phenomenon, known as the arrow of time, arises from a fundamental law of physics called the
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The Power of Myth: The Postmodern World
<p>What is the nature of myth? How do we explain its power and enduring significance? What is the relation between myth, meaning and purpose now? Why does it matter in a divided world?</p>
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American Fiction - Five Fascinating Texts
<p>This course examines five seminal works of American fiction: Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio, Ernest Hemingway's In Our Time, John Steinbeck's Cannery Row, Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried
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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
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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
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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
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Ghostly, Mysterious, Redemptive - the stories to read at Christmas
<p>Looking at some literary genres (redemption, ghosts, and mysteries) according to a Christmas setting, gives us the opportunity to explore genres, identify some good stories, and investigate the
...Ghostly, Mysterious, Redemptive - the stories to read at Christmas
<p>Looking at some literary genres (redemption, ghosts, and mysteries) according to a Christmas setting, gives us the opportunity to explore genres, identify some good stories, and investigate the
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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
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Up, Up and Away! The History of Aviation in Australia
<p>From the beginning of time humans have dreamt of the magic of flight – a dream that was more urgent in Australia in our attempts to defeat the tyranny of distance. From the 19th century balloonists
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Up, Up and Away! The History of Aviation in Australia
<p>From the beginning of time humans have dreamt of the magic of flight – a dream that was more urgent in Australia in our attempts to defeat the tyranny of distance. From the 19th century balloonists
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