Travel and Culture
It is often said that travel broadens the mind. Whether you are an armchair traveller or are planning a trip our courses will unveil the secrets of some of the world's top destinations. So travel into WEA in the city or travel to your favourite chair at home and let the adventures begin.
Jordan from Ancient Times to the 21st Century
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<p>Modern Jordan has chartered a relatively peaceful path through the minefield that has been the Middle East in the 20th and 21st centuries. It has been central to Ottoman rule, the events and
...<p>Modern Jordan has chartered a relatively peaceful path through the minefield that has been the Middle East in the 20th and 21st centuries. It has been central to Ottoman rule, the events and
...Russian Culture through Cinema
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<p>This course is for those who have a special interest in Soviet and Russian cinema and cultures. It offers an introduction to Russian culture through film from the 1950s up to the present. The
...Discover Your "Self" in Italy
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<p>Planning on visiting Italy? Want to learn more about your “self”? Plunge deep into the outer landscapes of Italy on this virtual tour and discover your inner landscapes in the process. Visit Rome,
...Japanese for Travellers
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<p>An introduction to Japanese language and culture for travellers to Japan. Learn and practice conversational Japanese, key expressions and vocabulary for real-life travel situations, and enjoy an
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Victorian and Federation Sydney - Sydney CBD Walking Tour
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<p>The story of the founding of colonial Sydney is well known, but what is less well known is the Victorian and Federation period, where the city we know today really took shape. Between 1850 and 1900
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Wandering Through Oceania: Australian Travel-Adventure Authors of the 1930s
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<p>With titles like <em>Try Anything Once</em>, <em>Rolling Down the Lachlan</em> and <em>To the Isles of Spice</em>, Frank Clune wrote books that appealed to Australian ‘armchair’ adventurers. In
...Peru at a Glance
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<p>Peru has been blessed with cultural and natural gifts: home to the earliest civilisation in South America, famous for epic landmarks like Machu Picchu, and for its variety of landscapes - from
...<p>Peru has been blessed with cultural and natural gifts: home to the earliest civilisation in South America, famous for epic landmarks like Machu Picchu, and for its variety of landscapes - from
...The Improving Macquaries: Lachlan
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<p>This walk will help you re-imagine early nineteenth-century Sydney Town and the task of governing the colony of convicts. Colonel Macquarie had to bring order to a society riven by conflicts. How
...The 1932 Rebellion That Might Have Been: A Walking Tour
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<p>As the world was splitting into left and right during the Depression, so was Australia. The public saw the conflict between Jack Lang, the New Guard, and the Crown on display at the memorable
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Exploring Southern Iceland
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<p>Iceland is most famous for its rugged landscapes and scenery. The Northern Lights, Blue Lagoon, volcanoes, glaciers, and waterfalls top the list of must-sees. Iceland is also famous for its history
...<p>Iceland is most famous for its rugged landscapes and scenery. The Northern Lights, Blue Lagoon, volcanoes, glaciers, and waterfalls top the list of must-sees. Iceland is also famous for its history
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