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!
Great Thinkers of the Nineteenth Century
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<p>The nineteenth century saw the emergence of currents of thought that remain influential to this day. In philosophy, it saw the full development of German Idealism, and the emergence of new
...<p>The nineteenth century saw the emergence of currents of thought that remain influential to this day. In philosophy, it saw the full development of German Idealism, and the emergence of new
...Modern China - From Declining Empire to Global Power
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<p>This course surveys China’s transformation from late Qing reforms at the turn of the 20th century to its rise as a global power at the beginning of the 21st. It examines historical shifts,
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Echoes of Persia - A Journey Through Persian Poetry
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<p>From the mystical quatrains of Omar Khayyam to the intimate modern poems of Forough Farrokhzad, this course offers an accessible introduction to Persian poetry’s most beloved voices. Each session
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The Australian Constitution - It's Worth Talking About
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<p><em>"Britain has no written constitution - the Americans are obsessed with theirs"</em>. The Australian Constitution fundamentally shapes our government and politics and hence has an impact on all
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A Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Fiction
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<p>Fantasy is one of the most popular (and most loved) genres in literature and film; think Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Narnia. But how do we create these amazing worlds? Gaze into your
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From Tea to Twitter - The American Revolution and the Politics of Protest
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<p>The American Revolution promised liberty, equality, and a new beginning - yet it also entrenched slavery, excluded many, and left profound contradictions at the heart of the republic. This course
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Alexandre Dumas: Three Generations
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<p>Alexandre Dumas was the name borne by three remarkable men, each of whom had significant impact on French society. From the soldier who challenged Napoleon, to the novelist who transformed
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Da Do Ron Ron: The Girl Group Sound of The 1960s
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<p>In the 1960s Girl Groups came on to the scene and had a profound effect on music. These groups comprised of teen age girls who wanted a career in music. Tonight, we will outline this period and see
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Writing Memoir
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<p>Some of the most popular and engaging works of literature come from the genre of memoir. There are those that look at innocence in wartime, like <em>The Diary of a Young Girl</em> by Anne Frank,
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Richard III - Victim or Villain?
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<p>There are more books about Richard III than any other English king and he is the only monarch to have a worldwide Society devoted to the study of his reign. Why? Was he a good and effective king
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