Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Understand the forces shaping politics, culture, and society today.
Explore political systems, cultural change, and social structures that influence everyday life and global events. Build a deeper understanding of how societies function and evolve across time and place.
A Dress for Every Decade: Mapping the 20th Century
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A Dress for Every Decade: Mapping the 20th Century
<p>The 20th century brought extraordinary social, cultural and technological change, and fashion recorded it all. This course uses key looks from each decade to explore how Western dress responded to
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A Dress for Every Decade: Mapping the 20th Century
<p>The 20th century brought extraordinary social, cultural and technological change, and fashion recorded it all. This course uses key looks from each decade to explore how Western dress responded to
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The Rise - Fall and Future of the Liberal Party
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The Rise - Fall and Future of the Liberal Party
<p>The Liberal Party dominated Australian federal politics for much of the post-war era, but its position is no longer secure. This course explores the party’s formation under Menzies, its earlier
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America 250: The United States at a Crossroads
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America 250: The United States at a Crossroads
<p>In 2026, the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. This course explores what that anniversary means at a moment of deep division, international uncertainty and
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10 Iconic Dresses that Reshaped Fashion and Society
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10 Iconic Dresses that Reshaped Fashion and Society
<p>Fashion can signal identity, status, rebellion and desire, and certain garments come to define an era. In this course, you’ll explore ten iconic dresses that shocked, influenced or reshaped fashion
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10 Iconic Dresses that Reshaped Fashion and Society
<p>Fashion can signal identity, status, rebellion and desire, and certain garments come to define an era. In this course, you’ll explore ten iconic dresses that shocked, influenced or reshaped fashion
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From Profit to Purpose: An Introduction to Co-operatives
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From Profit to Purpose: An Introduction to Co-operatives
<p>This accessible short course introduces co-operatives as member-owned organisations built around participation, shared benefit and collective purpose. Found across areas such as housing, retail and
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Making Sense of the 2026 US Elections
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Making Sense of the 2026 US Elections
<p>The American electoral system is unlike any other, and its midterm elections often have major consequences. This course explains how the 2026 elections work, who is contesting power, and why the
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Understanding Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism
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Understanding Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism
<p>Democracy promises representation, accountability and the rule of law, yet many people now feel those promises are fraying. This course takes a critical look at democracy from its Greek origins to
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Hindu Art and the Avatars of Vishnu: Rama, Krishna and India's Great Epics
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Hindu Art and the Avatars of Vishnu: Rama, Krishna and India's Great Epics
<p>Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, commemorates good over evil. Witness through art the stories of Rama and Krishna, two of the most revered avatars of Vishnu, and how they have inspired some of
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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 Flourishing Life - Perspectives on Eudaimonia
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Philosophy Club: The Flourishing Life - Perspectives on Eudaimonia
<p>This 10‑week Philosophy Club explores the concept of a <em>Flourishing Life.</em> Few philosophical questions have proved as enduring—or as relevant—as this: <em>What does it mean to live a
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