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.
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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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
...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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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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The Astronomy of Christmas
<p>Christmas is totally an astronomical celebration and related to solstice in the two hemispheres.</p>
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..."The man who invented Christmas"
<p>Dickens is often called the “man who invented Christmas”. What does this mean? What are the major reasons for this assessment? Is it true? Join us and find out with reference to his biographical
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Step-Families in Literature
<p>Good literature explores identity and relationships so families are key, particularly those that have been fractured, introduced, reconstituted, and blended. We will explore a number of works of
...Step-Families in Literature
<p>Good literature explores identity and relationships so families are key, particularly those that have been fractured, introduced, reconstituted, and blended. We will explore a number of works of
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2025 Year in Review
<p>The Wars in Gaza and the Ukraine have continued throughout 2025. The second term of President Trump since 20 Jan 2025 has created its own confronting challenges. Is China really a threat to peace
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