JFK-THE AMBUSH EXPLAINED This course dismisses the baseless theories and explains the who, the how, and the why of what occurred that day. Join us as we explore the evidence the US Government still keeps under lock and key in the archives. Martin Coghlan BA, DipEd 64518 Mon., 2pm 19 October, 3 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHS For many centuries Egyptian hieroglyphs intrigued both Egyptologists and the general public alike. What did the enigmatic symbols mean? Were they writing or were they purely decorative? Over four weeks, you will be introduced to some of the basic principles of the hieroglyphic script. Anne Morrison 64531A Mon., 1.30pm 12 October, 4 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $142, disc. $128, conc. $125 WEA CENTRE HISTORY II-MEDIEVAL TO MODERN WORLD This course covers World History from the 4th century to advent of the Telegraph in the 19th century; fifteen centuries that have shaped our present society. Gene Vecchio BSc(Hons) GradDipMet 64561 Wed., 10am 14 October, 8 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $218, disc. $197, conc. $191 WEA CENTRE LEARN TO PODCAST LIKE A PRO Got a great idea for a podcast? Seems like everyone else does, too. If you want your concept to truly stand out, learn from the creators of the multi award-winning podcast, Just Lawful, Sean Fewster & Daniel Panozzo, how to take your brainwave and craft it into a bespoke, ready-to-record pilot episode. Just Lawful 64592A Mon., 6.30pm 9 November, 3 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $159, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE
ANCIENT EGYPT: HOUSES OF ETERNITY NEW Travel beneath the desert cliffs to the royal necropolis of ancient Egypt. Journey through the Valley of the Kings and Queens exploring the royal tombs with their painted chambers and magnificent treasures. Learn about mummification and the sacred spells and curses that were supposed to protect the dead. Meet the kings and queens, artists and workers, archaeologists and tomb robbers whose stories are forever connected with this city of the dead. Martina Taeker BA(Hons) Dip.Ed. M.Spec.Ed. 64570 Tue., 6pm 13 October, 3 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE WONDERS OF ANCIENT MAYA Step back in time and into the fascinating world of the Ancient Maya. Together we will explore their major cities, including Tikal and Palenque, and their major achievements in writing, astronomy and agriculture. You will also gain insight into their daily life, beliefs and practices, including the importance of cacao, a treasured drink in a form of Currency. Lisa Dunbar-Solas PhD Archaeology 64501A Sat., 10am 24 October, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $74, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE THE LEGIONS OF THE CAESARS The Roman legions were the greatest killing machine of their era, conquering and garrisoning an area of some 1,700,000 sq miles. This course examines how in learning from the peoples they conquered they transformed Rome from being just a small town built on 7 hills to one where reputedly all roads led. Martin Coghlan BA, DipEd 64502 Wed., 2pm 14 October, 3 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE THE ANCESTRY AUDITOR:MYTHS TO FACTS Genealogy is 10% finding ancestors and 90% correcting other people's mistakes. Most of us start our family tree looking for Kings, but we usually find farmers - and if we are lucky, a few scandals. The trick is knowing how to separate the fact from the fiction before you book your flight to the ancestral homeland. Join Gerard Mignot for a masterclass in historical 64505A Mon., 6pm 12 October, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $74, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE AN INTRODUCTION TO ROMAN HISTORY In this course you will look at the 3 periods: Rome Under the 7 Kings, Rome Under the Republic and Rome Under the Empire. It examines the role played by key personalities such as Hannibal, Spartacus, Julius Caesar and the emperors as well as the social causes behind the main events. Finally it analyses the overwhelming influence Roman society has had on our own. Martin Coghlan BA, DipEd 64519A Wed., 2pm 4 November, 3 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE detective work. Gerard Mignot
BEST OF THE BRITISH ISLES
NEW
Join Leonie Pike for a traveller's tale through England, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Northern Ireland and Ireland. Be dazzled by the brilliance and bonhomie of the Chelsea Flower Show. Revel in the picturesque patrimony of centuries in cities, towns, markets, mews, parks, gardens & countryside in seasons of splendour from Spring to Autumn. Along the route come aboad steam trains, boats, ferries and more in these captivating countries. Leonie Pike Dip of Teaching BEd
67144 Sat., 9am 17 October, 1 sess x 4 hrs FEE: $86, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE
The following courses are taken by Margo Christey Cert III Travel & Tourism HAWAII AND HER ISLANDS NEW Aloha! Learn that there's so much more to Hawaii than Waikiki. You will find volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, rainforests and the spirit of aloha. You will journey through O'ahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island of Hawaii, Lanai and Hawaii's most authentic island - Moloka'i, where the spirit of old Hawaii lives on and is untouched by mass tourism. 67145 Sat., 9.30am 17 October, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $74, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE
SRI LANKA-THE PEARL OF THE INDIAN OCEAN Described by Marco Polo as the 'finest island of its size in all of the world'. The Tutor will highlight the Island's vast girth, riches and unique produce, not to mention its 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 67146 Mon., 6pm 2 November, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $74, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE TRAVEL ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI NEW The mighty Mississippi River travels through ten states of America. We will spend most of our journey in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. 67147 Sat., 1pm 21 November, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $74, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE NEW
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL THE JOY OF TRAVEL NEW This is a thought provoking, informative and uplifting session on the why's, and the many benefits and rewards, of travel. A number of travel movements will be looked at from 'Slow Travel' to the rapidly growing 'Transformative Travel'. International to domestic to 'Staycays' will be explored along with the particularly Australian way of travel and armchair travel with the best movies, books and TV shows to inspire. Christine Diamond LLB,MBA,CertWellnessCoach 67115 Tue., 6pm 10 November, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $74, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE
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