Humanities Courses
Engage with ideas that shape culture, society and human thought. Develop your understanding through topics such as philosophy, literature and politics. Ideal for curious learners who enjoy discussion and reflection.
Philosophy of the Unconscious in Literature
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Philosophy of the Unconscious in Literature
<p>Modernist literature was deeply shaped by new ideas about the unconscious mind. This course explores how writers such as James Joyce and Franz Kafka engaged with emerging psychological and
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Cross-Cultural Literature 2
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Cross-Cultural Literature 2
<p>People who are fascinated by different cultures and love reading fiction will be able to combine their interests by participating in this course. We study various themes within short stories and
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Spinoza: Freedom, Ethics and the Modern Mind
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Spinoza: Freedom, Ethics and the Modern Mind
<p>Baruch Spinoza was one of the most radical and influential philosophers of the modern era. This course explores his ideas about the nature of reality, the human mind, emotions, ethics and political
...Spinoza: Freedom, Ethics and the Modern Mind
<p>Baruch Spinoza was one of the most radical and influential philosophers of the modern era. This course explores his ideas about the nature of reality, the human mind, emotions, ethics and political
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Arabic Society and Culture
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Arabic Society and Culture
<p>Explore the richness of Arab society and culture - from family life, food and hospitality to language, dress, music and dance. Discover traditions shaped both before and after Islam, and the
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Philosophy Club: The Revolutions of Our Time
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Philosophy Club: The Revolutions of Our Time
<p>The Philosophy Club continues to explore the major cultural, political and technological shifts shaping our world today - from the rise of authoritarianism and social change to AI and new ways of
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Politics of the Death Penalty
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Politics of the Death Penalty
<p>The death penalty has long been used as a tool of power, punishment and spectacle. This course explores executions across history, from rulers and rebels to ordinary criminals, examining how
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Introductory Quantum Physics
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Introductory Quantum Physics
<p>Quantum physics underpins all of modern science. We could not understand chemistry, biology, nuclear phenomena, computer chips, solar energy, etc. if we could not rely on quantum theory. In this
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China's Economic Rise: Strategy, Policy, and Global Power
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China's Economic Rise: Strategy, Policy, and Global Power
<p>China’s economic rise did not happen by accident. This course explores the strategic reforms, long-term planning and policy choices made over recent decades that positioned China for rapid growth.
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Discover the Hidden Stories Behind Your Wardrobe
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Discover the Hidden Stories Behind Your Wardrobe
<p>Clothing carries stories of materials, labour, culture and environmental impact. This course explores where clothes come from, how fashion systems operate, and what garments reveal about identity
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The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?
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The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?
<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles
...The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?
<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles
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