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Women in the Shadow

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Question why women's histories disappear in the specific fields of History, Art, Science and Literature. We will ask, who writes, paints and publishes, and for whom, and whose voices remain today?
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$175 Limited inc GST / $158

Women in the Shadow

<p>We will dig deep to discover the army of women who were busy working in the shadow, while men happily bathed in the spotlight. Each week of this course will be devoted to a different area of study

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An Introduction to Art History

Art Appreciation Courses
Be introduced to art history. From Neanderthal drawing until now. Gain an overarching "big picture" schema for how art has defined societies and culture.
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$185 Limited inc GST / $167

An Introduction to Art History

<p>Be introduced to art history. From Neanderthal drawing until now. Gain an overarching "big picture" schema for how art has defined societies and culture.</p>

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Life After Death - What the Doctors Say

Wellbeing Courses
Based on the work of Dr Raymond A. Moody and other well-known doctors who have researched hundreds accounts of patients who have returned from clinical death we explore the concept of life after death.
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$195 Limited inc GST / $176

Life After Death - What the Doctors Say

<p>This course is about the science of the after-life. It is based on the work of Dr Raymond A. Moody, the American psychiatrist and physician, as well as other doctors such as Eben Alexander the

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Art and Philosophy

Art Appreciation Courses
Through the connection between art and philosophy this course asks What is a work of art? Does art have an ethical dimension? How does art hold a mirror to contemporary society?
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$164 Limited inc GST / $148

Art and Philosophy

<p>This course looks at the reciprocal relationship between Western art and philosophy. Artists are often been inspired by the thinkers of their time and philosophers have reflected on the meaning and

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Cycladic "Art" - 5,000 Years Young

One Night Only Courses
Discover the ancient Cycladic figurines once dismissed as crude. Explore their meaning, mystery and influence on modern artists like Picasso and Henry Moore.
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$71 Limited inc GST / $64

Cycladic "Art" - 5,000 Years Young

<p>Ancient Cycladic figurines were once dismissed as primitive but later inspired modern artists such as Picasso and Henry Moore. This course explores their form, meaning and cultural context, tracing

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Greenway, Blacket and Burley-Griffin: Three Architects' Legacy to Sydney

Australian History Courses
Examine the lives and works of three architects whose buildings are part of Sydney's architectural history: Francis Greenway, Edmund Blacket and Walter Burley-Griffin.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

Greenway, Blacket and Burley-Griffin: Three Architects' Legacy to Sydney

<p>There are many well-known architects who have helped shape Sydney’s buildings. Three of the best known worked in different eras, former convict Francis Greenway, in the 1810’s and 1820’s, Edmund

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Georgette Heyer: Creator of the Regency Novel

Literature and Writing Courses
Discover how Georgette Heyer created the Regency novel. Explore her life, research and writing style, and why her wit, characters and worlds remain so beloved.
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$71 Limited inc GST / $64

Georgette Heyer: Creator of the Regency Novel

<p>Georgette Heyer shaped the Regency novel through meticulous research, sharp wit and memorable characters. This course explores her life, writing and lasting influence, examining how she created a

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The Apollo 13 Emergency of 1970

World History Courses
Examine the dramatic events of the Apollo 13 emergency of 1970, when the NASA spacecraft bound for the moon was crippled by an explosion.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

The Apollo 13 Emergency of 1970

<p>Examine the events of the Apollo 13 emergency of 1970, when the NASA spacecraft, bound for the moon, was crippled by an explosion in the ship’s Support Module oxygen tanks. The lives of three

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Is the Great American Republic Disintegrating?

Politics at Lunchtime
All empires and nation states fall sooner or later. The USSR collapsed in 1991 after 74 years. The Roman empire lasted 500 years in the West. Will the American Republic be intact for its 250th birthday in July 2026?
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

Is the Great American Republic Disintegrating?

<p>Empires and nation states fall as a result of a complex interaction of internal and external factors, including excessive debt, an over stretched, very expensive military, unrealistic military

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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

Is the Great American Republic Disintegrating?

<p>Empires and nation states fall as a result of a complex interaction of internal and external factors, including excessive debt, an over stretched, very expensive military, unrealistic military

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Understanding Nature: An Introduction to Conservation Biology

Science Courses
Explore how life works in ecosystems, from cells to conservation. Learn the basics of biodiversity, ecological balance and conservation biology, and see the natural world with informed eyes
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$82 Limited inc GST / $74

Understanding Nature: An Introduction to Conservation Biology

<p>Conservation biology helps explain how ecosystems function and why biodiversity matters. This course introduces key concepts in ecology and conservation, exploring threats to species and habitats

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$82 Limited inc GST / $74

Understanding Nature: An Introduction to Conservation Biology

<p>Conservation biology helps explain how ecosystems function and why biodiversity matters. This course introduces key concepts in ecology and conservation, exploring threats to species and habitats

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