History Courses
ACT, Correspondence, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
A Day On The History Trail, Plus Local Produce
Mosman Community College
Sydney - Northern SuburbsGladstone Ave, Mosman Visit an area rich in the history of early settlement to see churches, schools and gardens, inns and courthouses. Take the opportunity to visit local growers to sample and buy from farm-fresh produce, cheese and wine. For lunch enjoy delicious home prepared fare. Cost $24 payable to providers: includes tasting workshop.
Cost: $75.00
Duration: 480 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: 25 February 2012 - 9:00 AM
Phone: 02 9968 4000
Email: admin@mcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.mcc.nsw.edu.au
Aboriginal History & Culture
St George & Sutherland Community College
Sydney - Southern Suburbs127-129 Sutherland Road, Jannali Journeys into Understanding. This indoor course will be presented by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and include: Discovering the National Parks through an Aboriginal person's perspective Kurnell/Kamay - revisited with Aboriginal history along side European history A look at current topics like changes to the Native Title Act and Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The course is organised by the Sutherland Shire Citizens for Native Title and Reconciliation (SSCNTaR).
Cost: $33.00
Duration: 420 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9528 3344
Email: enquiries@sgscc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.sgscc.nsw.edu.au
Aboriginal Interpretive Walks
Tuggerah Lakes Kincumber Community College
Kulnura
Come on an educational bush walk and visit Aboriginal sites, learn about the local Darkinjung culture, history, bush tucker and bush medicines. All guides are Aboriginal. Families welcome. Limited numbers.
Cost: $50.00
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4388 4574
Email: info@tlcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.tlcc.nsw.edu.au
Antique and Furniture Restoration
Nepean Community College
Blue Mountains6 Gang Gang St, Katoomba Repair or strip that old piece of furniture. The course covers upholstery, French polishing, cabinet repairs, history, appreciation and evaluation. Bring a small piece of furniture and turn it into a masterpiece.
Cost: $164.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4721 5368
Email: ewright@ncc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.ncc.nsw.edu.au
Astrology
St George & Sutherland Community College
Sydney - Southern Suburbs12 Butler Road, Hurstville A fascinating astrology day designed to show you how to erect a birth chart (cast a horoscope) so that it may become a guide to a fuller understanding of yourself or those close to you - recognising changes regarding career/study money and relationship issues through the symbolism of the signs and planets. It's an important part of the history of many civilisations and philosophy. It is not merely a divinatory tool but an effectual psychological one. Newton Einstein and Jung all studied astrology as well as Shakespeare Bacon Keats and many more. Please bring coloured pencils and a ...
Cost: $80.00
Duration: 360 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9528 3344
Email: enquiries@sgscc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.sgscc.nsw.edu.au
Australian Citizenship
Nepean Community College
Sydney - Western SuburbsRansley St, Penrith To become an Australian Citizen you require knowledge about Australia's values, history, government and the Australian people of today. This course will provide you with that knowledge and help when you are preparing for the Citizenship test.
Cost: $101.00
Duration: 480 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4721 5368
Email: ewright@ncc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.ncc.nsw.edu.au
Basic Astrology
North West Community College
Sydney - North West419A Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills A fascinating day designed to show you how to erect a birth chart so that it may become a guide to a fuller understanding of yourself, or those close to you. Learn to recognise the changes regarding career/ study, money and relationship issues through the symbolism of the signs and planets. Anyone can learn to cast a horoscope, it's part of the history of many civilizations and of science and philosophy. Newton, Einstein, Jung, Shakespeare and many more all studied Astrology. Please bring coloured pencils and a ruler, any books on Astrology you may have & a calculator. Not ...
Cost: $121.00
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 8814 5711
Email: geteducated@nwcollege.net
Web: www.nwcollege.net
Classic Journeys
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown A Journey through the Culture and Landscape of the American West. Share a 5000 mile journey through the American West, a region unique with plant and animal life, geographic wonders, human history and settlements. Visit fifteen national and state parks which protect and honour the landscape, and learn about some of the fascinating indigenous and European discovery. Over four successive sessions, we will cast aside the West of Hollywood stereotype and share these fascinating and accessible areas through the eyes of an Australian travelling through America. The recent T.V series on the parks brought forth Ken Burns' statement that they ...
Cost: $119.00
Duration: 420 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: 18 February 2012 - 9:30
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
Crete: In search of the Minoans Tour
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown Come with us across the 'wine-dark sea' to Crete, an island of picturesque villages set in spectacular rugged scenery, an island rich in myth, legend and history, both ancient and modern. From the renowned Bronze Age archaeological sites at Knossos and Phaistos, to the architectural gems of the Venetian and Ottoman empires at Chania and Rethymnon and World War II battlefields and villages where Australians and New Zealanders fought, we traverse this beautiful Mediterranean island in search of its intriguing past. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please visit our website for more information or to register.
Cost: $4650.00
Duration: 18720 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: 23 September 2012 - 12:00
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
Exploring Colonial NSW - Crossing the Blue Mountains
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown A Traveller's Guide. Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Europeans had wanted to cross the distant blue barrier presented by the mountains. From a distance the mountains looked as if they could easily be crossed, typified by Governor Phillip's intention, to shortly explore their summits." But the Europeans found them to be a region of plateaus deeply gouged by water into a maze of daunting gorges. In this course we will look at the heritage of this once impenetrable mountain range and explore our own crossing of it with an appreciation of history by foot ...
Cost: $119.00
Duration: 420 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: 3 March 2012 - 9:30
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
Exploring Colonial NSW - Sydney Town
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown Sydney is Australia's premier city for exploring our colonial heritage. In this series of four sessions we will look at some aspects of Sydney's colonial history and explore the same on foot. Colonial sites include, the Rocks, Macquarie St, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Historic South Head Peninsula. We will conclude with a group luncheon at the Vaucluse Tea Rooms. The first meeting will take place at the Centre for Continuing Education, and the following two sessions will begin at the Town Hall steps, while the final session will began at Circular Quay. Details of this course ...
Cost: $190.00
Duration: 217 Minutes x 4 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
Exploring Colonial NSW: The Interior Settlements
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown Sydney's towns and villages are Australia's best sites for exploring our colonial heritage. In this series of four sessions we will look at Sydney's colonial history in the Macquarie era and explore the same on foot. Colonial sites at Windsor, Liverpool and Parramatta provide us with some superb examples of our heritage. This course is for people who enjoy exploring history by walking through it. The course is also suitable for those who are new to walking. The walks are around three to four hours duration but are not demanding. Details of this course may be subject ...
Cost: $190.00
Duration: 210 Minutes x 4 Sessions
Next Class: 14 March 2012 - 9:30
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
Growing A Family Tree
Mosman Community College
Sydney - Northern SuburbsGladstone Ave, Mosman Your family’s past contains many stories, and the quest to find them is one of the most fascinating of activities, a detective story that can bring history to life. All levels are welcome in this course. Activities will consist mainly of utilising the great mass of materials now on the Internet and learning how to evaluate them, so students need to have adequate knowledge of a web browser. Learn to start or to extend your family tree.
Cost: $200.00
Duration: 150 Minutes x 6 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9968 4000
Email: admin@mcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.mcc.nsw.edu.au
Introduction to Philosophy
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown Would you like to gain an overview of the history of philosophy and the major contribution philosophy has made to areas of thought such as political theory, ethics, aesthetics and the sciences? This course encourages the development of critical thinking and the use of informal logic techniques. Philosophers studied include the Greek pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Kant, Nietzsche and Foucault. Come along, extend your intellectual horizons and find out why this introductory course creates a loyal following for our philosophy program. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please visit our website for more information or to ...
Cost: $295.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 10 Sessions
Next Class: 19 March 2012 - 10:30
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
Introduction to Philosophy
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown Would you like to gain an overview of the history of philosophy and the major contribution philosophy has made to areas of thought such as political theory, ethics, aesthetics and the sciences? This course encourages the development of critical thinking and the use of informal logic techniques. Philosophers studied include the Greek pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Kant, Nietzsche and Foucault. Come along, extend your intellectual horizons and find out why this introductory course creates a loyal following for our philosophy program. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please visit our website for more information or to ...
Cost: $295.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 10 Sessions
Next Class: 21 March 2012 - 18:30
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
Introduction To The Middle East
Mosman Community College
Sydney - Northern SuburbsGladstone Ave, Mosman This course introduces you to the Middle East: its history, religions, customs and traditions. Gain an appreciation of Middle Eastern culture, discuss ‘The Arab Spring’, see traditional arts and crafts, and experience daily life in the Arabian Gulf. Learn about etiquette and architecture, find out what to buy when travelling, and we will cover aspects of living and working in the region.
Cost: $80.00
Duration: 360 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: 17 March 2012 - 10:00 AM
Phone: 02 9968 4000
Email: admin@mcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.mcc.nsw.edu.au
Julius And The Caesars
Continuing Education Bendigo
Northern Victoria22 McLaren St, Bendigo A rare opportunity to learn about the dramatic life and times of Julius Caesar and the five succeeding Roman Emperors, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero. Get a vivacious view of their action-packed world as recorded in “The Twelve Caesars”. No previous history background required. Just do it because it fascinates you! Students are asked to purchase a book sourced by CEB for an additional cost of $16.
Cost: $158.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 7 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 03 5430 2100
Email: admin@cebendigo.com.au
Web: www.cebendigo.com.au
Local Aboriginal Culture Workshop
Tuggerah Lakes Kincumber Community College
Central CoastShannon Pde, Berkeley Vale Join us for a day of enrichment and inspiration with local Darkinjung man Gavi Duncan and begin to appreciate the cultural diversity of Aboriginal Australians on the Central Coast and surrounds. Covering a traditional welcome to country; an overview of local history and languages; bush tucker tasting (morning tea and lunch); Aboriginal story-telling and interpretations; and bush tucker and bush medicines.
Cost: $95.00
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4388 4574
Email: info@tlcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.tlcc.nsw.edu.au
Ludwig Wittgenstein
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown Wittgenstein occupies a unique place in 20th c philosophy: His Tractatus profoundly influenced the development of the linguistic turn in philosophy, and his Philosophical Investigations, is a foundational text for the study of Ordinary Language Philosophy. He brings a depth of understanding and richness of vision unparalleled in the history of Modern linguistics. The course will study both texts in detail. We will also consider Wittgenstein's relation to Russell and the positivist movement; The 'picture theory of language; His work on anthropology and aesthetics; The 'unsayable'; and his mysticism. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please ...
Cost: $238.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
Ludwig Wittgenstein
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown Wittgenstein occupies a unique place in 20th c philosophy: His Tractatus profoundly influenced the development of the linguistic turn in philosophy, and his Philosophical Investigations, is a foundational text for the study of Ordinary Language Philosophy. He brings a depth of understanding and richness of vision unparalleled in the history of Modern linguistics. The course will study both texts in detail. We will also consider Wittgenstein's relation to Russell and the positivist movement; The 'picture theory of language; His work on anthropology and aesthetics; The 'unsayable'; and his mysticism. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please ...
Cost: $238.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
Philosophy
Mosman Community College
Sydney - Northern SuburbsGladstone Ave, Mosman Philosophy, the love of wisdom, has always been part of the way of thinking in Western intellectual history. In the past half century, philosophy has been subject to radical changes in both its subject matter and its outlook. This course is aimed at introducing the world of contemporary continental philosophy, its key theorists and their groundbreaking ideas and concepts since the Second World War.
Cost: $150.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 9 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9968 4000
Email: admin@mcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.mcc.nsw.edu.au
Philosophy of Illusions
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown Imagining Oneself through History. The ability for the human mind to imagine effectively raises some surprising philosophical questions: Are we all living in imaginary illusions in order to make sense of an abstract existence? Have we invented everything to create civilisation in order to escape nature and therefore negate our natural animal instincts? Have we become prisoners of our imaginary illusions (including our limited use of language)? Are we all actors (or novelists) with imagined subtexts? This course, with the help of some of the greatest thinkers and artists in history, will investigate their theories and how art can unite ...
Cost: $245.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
Sustainability Concepts And Applications
(Accredited)
Albury Wodonga Community College
North Eastern Victoria63 High Street, Wodonga This course will cover the key concepts of sustainability and sustainable development, and the interrelationship between economic, environmental and social sustainability. Case studies of how sustainability has been approached by different organizations or businesses will be discussed. Participants will apply these concepts to a sustainability challenge in their workplace or community. Successful completion of the course will result in a Statement of Attainment for the unit VPB435 "Apply the concepts of sustainability to a major challenge" from the 21645VIC Diploma of Sustainability Topics covered: - What is meant by sustainability and the history of the concept - Environmental ...
Cost: $520.00
Duration: 180 Minutes x 9 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 6043 8200
Email: corpservices@ceclearning.com.au
Web: www.ceclearning.com.au
The Middle East: A Clash of Faiths
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown The conflict in the Middle East can be traced back into ancient history to the Egyptians, the Jews, the followers of Baal, the Zoroastrians and the pagans of Greece and Rome. The arrival of the Christians brought another competing religion, and later the Muslims completed the picture. This course will look at all these religions and how people have fought under their different banners for control and ownership of not only Palestine but the whole area from Turkey to Persia. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please visit our website for more information or to register.
Cost: $217.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 6 Sessions
Next Class: 1 May 2012 - 18:30
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
The Ottomans: History, Art and Architecture
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown The Ottoman Dynasty controlled one of the largest and longest lasting Empires in history. Descended from nomads from central Asia, the early Ottomans would conquer most of the eastern Mediterranean. Defeating the Byzantine Empire in AD 1453, the Muslim rulers developed Istanbul as one of the great cities of the mediaeval world. The Empire reached its peak in the mid 16th Century when Suleiman the Magnificent extended Ottoman territory to the gates of Vienna. We explore the rise and fall of this remarkable Empire with an emphasis on the magnificent art and architecture of the Ottomans Details of this course may ...
Cost: $121.00
Duration: 360 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: 4 August 2012 - 10:00
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
University Preparation: Ancient History
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown From the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta to the time of the great Roman Emperor Augustus, this course explores the military, political, economic, intellectual and social history of ancient Greece and Rome. There is an emphasis on primary sources, both written and archaeological, and the development of an historical methodology. The course introduces students to the study of history as an academic discipline as well as developing some of the study skills necessary for university study. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please visit our website for more information or to register.
Cost: $858.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 25 Sessions
Next Class: 28 February 2012 - 18:30
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
University Preparation: Art History and Film Studies
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown This course provides an in-depth study of major artists and artistic movements from Classical Antiquity through to the 21st Century. There is a strong focus on the interpretation of individual art works, including painting, sculpture, photography, film and architecture. The course introduces key concepts of the discipline of Art History and Film Studies as well as developing some of the study skills necessary for general university study. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please visit our website for more information or to register.
Cost: $858.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 25 Sessions
Next Class: 29 February 2012 - 10:30
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
University Preparation: Art History and Film Studies
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown This course provides an in-depth study of major artists and artistic movements from Classical Antiquity through to the 21st Century. There is a strong focus on the interpretation of individual art works, including painting, sculpture, photography, film and architecture. The course introduces key concepts of the discipline of Art History and Film Studies as well as developing some of the study skills necessary for general university study. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please visit our website for more information or to register.
Cost: $858.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 25 Sessions
Next Class: 29 February 2012 - 18:30
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
University Preparation: Philosophy
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown This course provides an introduction to philosophy as an academic discipline: its history, main ideas, theories, philosophers and ways of knowing. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and evaluate many of the most influential strands of philosophy, including Platonism, Hedonism and Empiricism and, by engaging with the thinking styles of the humanists, rationalists, idealists, sceptics and existentialists, develop and apply critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for university study. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please visit our website for more information or to register.
Cost: $858.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 25 Sessions
Next Class: 29 February 2012 - 13:00
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
University Preparation: Philosophy
The University of Sydney
Sydney - Inner West160 Missenden Road, Newtown This course provides an introduction to philosophy as an academic discipline: its history, main ideas, theories, philosophers and ways of knowing. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and evaluate many of the most influential strands of philosophy, including Platonism, Hedonism and Empiricism and, by engaging with the thinking styles of the humanists, rationalists, idealists, sceptics and existentialists, develop and apply critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for university study. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please visit our website for more information or to register.
Cost: $858.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 25 Sessions
Next Class: 29 February 2012 - 18:00
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au
Walk 1 - In the background of history
The Parramatta College
Sydney - Western SuburbsParramatta Many of the people interred in St John’s Cemetery participated in great events, surgical innovation, scientific discovery or just lead lives on the periphery of history. They may not be household names like the Pioneers or First Fleeters, but their stories will be unearthed in this 2hr walk through Australia's oldest in situ burial ground.
Cost: $35.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: 12 February 2012 - 10:00 AM
Phone: 02 9687 2072
Email: admin@parramattacollege.com.au
Web: www.parramattacollege.com.au
Wisdom through Philosophy 1
Macarthur Community College Inc
Sydney - South WestForbes Street, Liverpool This beginner's philosophy course is about self-improvement using the wisdom of the ancients in an open fun and free exchange of ideas. Learn about your inner-self your relations with others and the universe. Revive the old artform of thinking for yourself to expand your personal and intellectual potential. Embark on a quest for the good life seeking happiness and fulfillment. Develop your knowledge and conversational skills relating to a wide range of topics. Journey into self-discovery and find the different purposes of life by broadening your scope and depth of understanding. Learn and discuss the words of the wisest ...
Cost: $141.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9826 6455
Email: enquiry@macarthurcc.com.au
Web: www.macarthurcc.com.au