BIG QUESTIONS AND GREAT THINKERS If you ponder over big philosophical questions such as - Is there any meaning in our existence? Is our life pre-determined? What is the essence of human mind? What kind of life is a valuable life? How can we determine what is right and what is wrong? What ideas should govern good society? etc. - this course is for you. In this course we will explore possible answers to such questions, using ideas of great thinkers of the West and the East. Tad Philips BA(Phil) BEd(Sec) 64529 Wed., 6.30pm 6 May, 6 wks x 2.5 hrs FEE: $204, disc. $184, conc. $179 WEA CENTRE DECODING THE ANCIENT INKA Step into the fascinating world of the Inka! In this interactive 3-week course you will examine the ancient lifeways of the Inka through ethnohistorical documents and archaeological discoveries from Cusco, Peru. Explore, analyse, and help solve 'Time Team' - style puzzles. Lisa Dunbar Solas PhD Archaeology 64550 Wed., 5.45pm 6 May, 3 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE ARMCHAIR TRAVEL PILGRIMAGE ROUTES LESS TRAVELLED There are many other pilgrimage routes besides the well- known Camino Frances. This course briefly introduces a number of less travelled routes including the Camino Ignaciano, Via Francigena, Via Romea Germanica, Cammino di Assisi, several Jakobsweg routes in Germany, a number of Chemin St Jacques routes through France and the Kumano Kodo in Japan. Our experienced tutor will also have maps and guide books on display as a reference. Janet Leitch Oam Chair Aust FotC 67108 Sat., 10am 9 May, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE EXPERIENCE JAPAN Learn the significant Japanese sites to be visited which the local people recommend and immerse yourself in this Japanese experience. Festivals, food, music, fashion and the arts. Fumie Barnett 67122 Sat., 9.30am 2 May, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $74, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE
The following tours are taken by Denis Binnion AM and Trevor Feder Bed GradCertMath and leave from the WEA Centre by Coach. VOICES OF THE OUTBACK- SIDNEY KIDMAN An afternoon following Kidman sites from his sarcophagus at Mitcham cemetery; Eringa houses in Unley Park and in Kapunda; the church where he worshipped in Kapunda; the Kidman Gates at Wayville and the Kidman children graves and the Kidman buildings and statue in Kapunda. Sir Sidney Kidman and his story are important as he was so much more than just the cattle king. Extensive notes are provided. After Kapunda we go to the City of Salisbury Hub which has organised a light supper before a panel discussion on the incredible history of Anna Creek Station, the largest cattle station in the world. This special event honours the legacy of Sir Sidney Kidman and the pioneering spirit of the families and stockmen. You will hear firsthand stories from ringers, managers and station wives who lived through the highs and lows of outback life. From droughts and floods these tales will capture the hardships and triumphs that shaped Australia's pastoral heritage. Depart WEA Centre 12:30pm and return about 8pm. 67225 Wed., 12.15pm 6 May, 1 day (1/2 day tour 1/2 day talk) FEE: $164, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE NEW
HERITAGE WEEKEND TOUR (2 NIGHTS) WOOMERA, ROXBY DOWNS AND ANDAMOOKA Join our outback tour on the post WW2 story of 3 amazing towns. Woomera, with Retro buildings, open air rocket and aircraft museum and its local history museum. Visit the memorial grave of Outback legend Len Beadell who selected this long-range weapons testing site. Andamooka, a distinctive opal town with historic dugouts built by the early miners. It too has a museum, opal centre and a weird bottle house! Roxby is a modern planned oasis with green lawns in the SA desert. From Roxby we have an Arid Lands Recovery sunset walk and nocturnal animal discovery tour (included in price). Extensive history notes provided and 2 night’s accommodation at Roxby Motor Inn with continental breakfast boxes. Depart WEA Centre 8 am Saturday and return about 5:30 pm Monday. For twin/ share bookings please contact the WEA to nominate who you will be sharing with. 67297 Sat/Sun/Mon., 7.45am 23 May, 3 day tour FULL FEE: $924, TWIN/SHARE $824 WEA CENTRE NEW
ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORY & CULTURE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHS For details see pages 2 & 3. 64531 Wed., 6pm 3 June, 4 wks x 2 hrs
DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT ROME This course examines the Roman day and living conditions for the different classes in Roman society. In addition to the ruling class, it also includes soldiers, slaves, freedmen, prostitutes, the poor and gladiators. These are the "forgotten Romans", that bottom 95% of the population who aren't discussed in the Historical Records. Learn about what they ate, family life and their attitudes towards birth and children, death and retirement. No knowledge of Ancient Rome is assumed. Martin Coghlan BA, DipEd 64522 Wed., 2pm 27 May, 3 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE
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FEE: $142, disc. $128, conc. $125 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 64519 Wed., 2pm 6 May, 3 wks x 2hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE
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