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Politics, Culture and Society Courses

Discuss contemporary issues and broader social themes in an informed setting. Develop critical thinking and explore different viewpoints. Ideal for understanding the world around you.


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Stanley Kubrick - A Visual Odyssey

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Journey through Stanley Kubrick's unmistakable visual style from his Look Magazine photography to Eyes Wide Shut. Explore iconic films, music, editing, and the meticulous craft behind a cinema legend.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

Stanley Kubrick - A Visual Odyssey

<p>Stanley Kubrick is widely regarded - alongside Tarkovsky and Bergman - as one of the greatest film directors of the 20th century. A single frame from a Kubrick film is often instantly recognisable,

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Arabic Society and Culture

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
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 diversity within Arab communities.
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$226 Limited inc GST / $203

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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Politics of the Death Penalty

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Explore the death penalty across history from rulers to rebels. Examine power, punishment and controversy in executions that shaped politics, justice and public debate.
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$92 Limited inc GST / $83

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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Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
What is it with apologies, and why do people seem so reluctant to give them? Look at the power of apologies, why words matter (including "sorry"), and reasons behind the reluctance to apologise.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word

<p><em>"Why won't they say sorry"</em> - it's a cry that we've heard from childhood. What is it with apologies, and why do people seem so reluctant to give them? This course looks at the power of

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Discover the Hidden Stories Behind Your Wardrobe

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Look at clothing with fresh eyes. Explore the hidden stories of fashion - materials, labour, sustainability and style - to make more informed and confident wardrobe choices.
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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

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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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

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?

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped conflict in the Holy Lands. How much of today's Middle East conflict is truly about religion and what else is at play?
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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

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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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

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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German Proverbs and Sayings: Language, Origins, and Cultural Meaning

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Discover German proverbs through discussion and practice. Explore their meanings, history and cultural insight while actively using expressions in conversation and reflection.
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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

German Proverbs and Sayings: Language, Origins, and Cultural Meaning

<p>Proverbs offer a window into everyday language and cultural values. This course explores German sayings through discussion and practical use, examining their meanings, historical roots and social

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Impossibly Unaffordable: Understanding Australia's Housing Crisis

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Examine the causes of Australia's housing crisis and critically assess government responses, affordability challenges and pathways toward housing security.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

Impossibly Unaffordable: Understanding Australia's Housing Crisis

<p>Housing affordability has become one of Australia’s most pressing social and economic challenges. This course explores the causes of the housing crisis, examining policy settings, market forces and

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A History of the World in 20 Hats

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
From Napoleon to Jackie Kennedy, explore how iconic headwear shaped identity, power and image - telling surprising stories through fashion and history.
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$92 Limited inc GST / $83

A History of the World in 20 Hats

<p>Hats have long been symbols of power, identity and cultural change. This course tells global history through twenty iconic pieces of headwear, from emperors and revolutionaries to film heroes and

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Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Why do smart pilots make fatal mistakes? Through real accident analyses, you'll discover what happens when the brain and not the plane fails.
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$92 Limited inc GST / $83

Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents

<p>Why do smart pilots make fatal mistakes? Flying is one of the safest ways to travel, yet when things go wrong, the results can be catastrophic — and strangely compelling. In this fascinating course

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