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Arts and humanities

Arts and humanities

Arts and humanities. Enrich your life.

Arts and humanities courses are a fantastic way to explore interesting topics. They also help to develop your analytical thinking and communication techniques – useful in whichever career you choose.

The University of Sydney’s Centre for Continuing Education offers a wide range of arts and humanities courses. Subjects range from hands-on and creative to theoretical and academic. We also provide flexible class options to suit your schedule.

Studying arts and humanities enhances your world and gives you invaluable skills for your professional and everyday life. Learn about arts and humanities the smart way with arts and humanities courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.

Philosophy Course: Spinoza

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Spinoza was one of the towering philosophers of the 17th century, described by Bertrand Russell as "the noblest and most lovable of all the great philosophers". His work investigates some of the deepest questions of philosophy. He made significant contributions to understanding the human mind, the emotions, moral philosophy and politics. In this introductory course, we will focus on Spinoza’s ideas and... [More]
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Philosophy Course: Spinoza

<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Philosophy”}</p><p>Spinoza was one of the towering philosophers of the 17th century, described by Bertrand Russell as <em>"the noblest and most lovable of all the

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2019-10-09 Wed 09 Oct 2019 - 2019-12-11 Wed 11 Dec 2019
10 sessions, 20 hours total
10am - 12pm
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Philosophy Course: Introduction to Postmodernism - Foucault and Derrida

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. ‘Postmodernism’ often elicits polarised reactions, sometimes based on presumptions about its central ideas. This course aims to redress some of the misunderstandings surrounding Postmodernism, by giving an in depth introduction to two of its most prominent philosophers. I will argue that both Foucault and Derrida give an analysis of political power and its institutions, which are crucial to understanding... [More]
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Philosophy Course: Introduction to Postmodernism - Foucault and Derrida

<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Philosophy”}</p><p>‘Postmodernism’ often elicits polarised reactions, sometimes based on presumptions about its central ideas. This course aims to redress some of the

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2019-10-09 Wed 09 Oct 2019 - 2019-12-11 Wed 11 Dec 2019
10 sessions, 20 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Writing the Real Course

Creative writing. Express yourself with the written word. This writing course offers you a rich immersion in creative nonfiction, practical tuition and instruction in composition and style, along with plenty of opportunities to write and be inspired. You’ll learn how to approach nonfiction with imagination, discipline and lyricism. The course explores the distinctions between fiction and nonfiction and the meanings of real and truthful. It encourages writers to understand... [More]
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Writing the Real Course

<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Creative Writing”}</p><p>This writing course offers you a rich immersion in creative nonfiction, practical tuition and instruction in composition and style, along with

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2019-10-10 Thu 10 Oct 2019 - 2019-11-28 Thu 28 Nov 2019
6 sessions, 12 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Philosophy Course: Introduction to Nietzsche

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. That which is done out of love always takes place beyond Good and Evil. Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil. Nietzsche is famous for his theories of Nihilism; the eternal return; will to power; master/slave morality; God is dead; and free spirits. We will read selections from Nietzsche’s early, middle, and late works, and discuss the development of his ideas and his complex, poetic/philosophical... [More]
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Philosophy Course: Introduction to Nietzsche

<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Philosophy”}</p><p><blockquote><p>That which is done out of love always takes place beyond Good and Evil.</p><span class="quote-cite">Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good

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2019-10-14 Mon 14 Oct 2019 - 2019-12-16 Mon 16 Dec 2019
10 sessions, 20 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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History Course: The Legacy of Islamic Civilisations 632-1924

History. See the future. It’s in the past. This course will take you on a journey through the history of Islamic civilisations; beginning with the Dark Ages in the 7th Century, through the Renaissance in the 16th century, until the beginning of the 20th century when the Ottoman Caliphate was abolished in 1924. The Dark Ages was a particularly interesting period, with Islamic civilisations flourishing and stretching from China in the East to Spain in the West. In what ways can... [More]
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History Course: The Legacy of Islamic Civilisations 632-1924

<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - History”}</p><p>This course will take you on a journey through the history of Islamic civilisations; beginning with the Dark Ages in the 7th Century, through the

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2019-10-17 Thu 17 Oct 2019 - 2019-12-05 Thu 05 Dec 2019
8 sessions, 16 hours total
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Sydney Nursing School
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Philosophy Course: Formal Logic and Arguments

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. This course offers a basic introduction to symbolic logic and deductive arguments, truth-tables and truth-trees. Formal logic is a powerful tool that can be used to evaluate an argument’s validity for proper form. Deductive arguments are found in philosophy, ethics and other disciplines where precision and rigour are required. Join us to learn how to translate arguments from English into propositional... [More]
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Philosophy Course: Formal Logic and Arguments

<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Philosophy”}</p><p>This course offers a basic introduction to symbolic logic and deductive arguments, truth-tables and truth-trees. Formal logic is a powerful tool

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2019-10-19 Sat 19 Oct 2019 2019-10-19
1 session, 7 hours total
9:30am - 4:30pm
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Drawing Course for Beginners

Drawing. Draw out your inner artist. This drawing course covers the basics of drawing techniques through a practical study of form, shading, colour and perspective. You’ll gain the skills needed to produce a lovely landscape, still life, figure drawing and more. Fun and relaxing, this drawing course for beginners is accessible to anyone wanting to explore their creative potential. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: recognise the nuances of subtle pencil... [More]
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Drawing Course for Beginners

<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Drawing”}</p><p>This drawing course covers the basics of drawing techniques through a practical study of form, shading, colour and perspective. You’ll gain the skills

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2019-10-19 Sat 19 Oct 2019 - 2019-10-20 Sun 20 Oct 2019
2 sessions, 10 hours total
10am - 3pm
Sancta Sophia College
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Drawing Course for Beginners

<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Drawing”}</p><p>This drawing course covers the basics of drawing techniques through a practical study of form, shading, colour and perspective. You’ll gain the skills

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2019-12-07 Sat 07 Dec 2019 - 2019-12-08 Sun 08 Dec 2019
2 sessions, 10 hours total
10am - 3pm
Sancta Sophia College
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Creative Writing Course

Creative writing. Express yourself with the written word. Designed to give you the practical skills to approach your creative writing projects with confidence, this creative writing course is built around particular topics integral to the writing process such as: voice, place evocation, characterisation, structure, sentence-craft and editing. Using exercises to get started, we will look at the basic elements of creative writing (fiction, nonfiction and poetry) and at ways to... [More]
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Creative Writing Course

<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Creative Writing”}</p><p>Designed to give you the practical skills to approach your creative writing projects with confidence, this creative writing course is built

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2019-10-21 Mon 21 Oct 2019 - 2019-12-02 Mon 02 Dec 2019
6 sessions, 12 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm
University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Art History Course: Michelangelo meets Sinan

History. See the future. It’s in the past. Join us for an exploration of early modern Ottoman art compared with the artwork of the Renaissance in Italy. We will particularly focus on the works of Michelangelo and of Sinan, looking at the artists' thematic representations in their major works, including the Last Judgement and Rustern Pasha Mosque. We will also look at how the work of each artist inspires spiritual and inward contemplation, and establishes a connection between the... [More]
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Art History Course: Michelangelo meets Sinan

<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - History”}</p><p>Join us for an exploration of early modern Ottoman art compared with the artwork of the Renaissance in Italy. We will particularly focus on the works

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2019-10-26 Sat 26 Oct 2019 2019-10-26
1 session, 7 hours total
9:30am - 4:30pm
University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Mastering Your Speedlight Course: Camera and Flash Made Easy

Photography. Focus your creativity. This photography course is perfect for those wanting to get the maximum from their accessory speedlights with the minimum of fuss. Over two days, you’ll learn about creative portraiture techniques, how to manage natural, continuous and electronic lighting, and how to get the best from your own equipment. This includes how to control light manually, how to use high speed flash sync modes, how to set up and shoot wirelessly and how to use... [More]
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Mastering Your Speedlight Course: Camera and Flash Made Easy

<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Photography”}</p><p>This photography course is perfect for those wanting to get the maximum from their accessory speedlights with the minimum of fuss. Over two days,

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2019-10-26 Sat 26 Oct 2019 - 2019-10-27 Sun 27 Oct 2019
2 sessions, 14 hours total
9:30am - 4:30pm
University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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