| M311 | BEGINNER'S SPANISH | FRED SCHLUTER |
| A continuing course (2nd year). New students should have some basic knowledge of the language. | ||
| Levy $2 | Max. 12 | |
| M311 * | HURRAH FOR GOOD THINGS | GIFFORD CAUSON |
| We are surrounded by terrorism, war, refugees and famine. This course aims to restore our enjoyment of really good things, such as ... (?) Come and find out. | ||
| M312 | FRENCH | HILARY FAWCETT |
| Intermediate class for those who have done French in the past and want to retrieve what they knew XXX years ago and go further. Content flexible in response to students' demands. We believe in plenty of spoken French, but we also believe (unfortunately) in grammar and that these are mutually indispensable. We also have fun! Previous class members given priority. | ||
| Max. 12 | ||
| M313 | TASMANIA'S CURSE | DAVID LEAMAN |
| A relaxed discourse about Tasmania's most common rock and its effect on our history, economy and psychology. Thinking about this single rock which is a keystone (literally) in the geology of Tasmania teaches so many basic geological principles and practical lessons that you will not want to miss this. A tour into the very heart of geology — our own local story — and one we all have to live with. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| M314 | LATIN 2 | MARGARET COLLIS |
| Continues from Term 1, using Cambridge Latin Course Book 2. | ||
MONDAY SESSION 2 – 10.55
| M321 | COUNTRY DANCING | ALISON JONES |
| This is social dancing and the company's good. Exercise at your own pace (preferably in time to the music!) | ||
| Max. 28 | ||
| M322 * | MORE GALS WITH GET UP & GO | RUTH BINNY |
| Following on from "Uppity Women" in Term 1, a quick look at ladies such as Elanore of Aquitaine, Catherine the Great, Mary Somerville et al. | ||
| M323 | JANE AUSTEN | ROWENA MacKEAN |
| Northanger Abbey, Jane's first, and Persuasion, her last completed novel, are Spring and Autumn, light and shade. Read, discuss and compare, and enjoy the picture they give of life in Jane Austen's time. The Wordsworth editions (from Angus & Robertson) are $4.95 each, or bring your own. | ||
| Levy $1 | Max. 15 | |
| M324 | THE FIRST DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH — LIFE & TIMES | JOHN HOOPER |
| John and Sarah Marlborough — events surrounding them and the characters involved. See State Library for relevant books. | ||
| Levy $2 | Max. 30 | |
| M325 | NOT SO MUCH A COURSE — MORE A CONVERSATION | GLENN PULLEN |
| Telling each other stories, real and imagined, on selected themes — e.g. childhood, school, war, love. | ||
| Max. 20 | ||
MONDAY SESSION 3 – 12.05
| M331 | WRITERS' WORKSHOP | COLIN PYEFINCH |
| A friendly mutual support and encouragement group for those who enjoy writing — short stories, poetry etc. All suggestions and contributions warmly welcomed. | ||
| Click on Examples from a previous Class | ||
| Max. 12 | ||
| M332 | LATIN 3 | MARGARET COLLIS |
| Continues from Term 1. This term we shall complete Cambridge Latin Course Book 2, and begin Book 3. | ||
| M333 | REFRESHER FRENCH | ROSS BUTLER |
| The group continuing this term is at a standard approximating the 4th year of a traditional 'Lecture Expliqué' — grammar exposition course. | ||
| Max. 10 | ||
| M334 | A DANG'ROUS THING | FRANK BROWN |
| A 100% participatory course on the esoteric, rare, bizarre and strange. | ||
| M335 * | SOME AUSTRALIAN POETS BEFORE 1930 | MARGARET ANDREWS |
| Join this class to discuss some of the poets of the 19th and 20th Century in Australia, including Charles Harper, Shaw Neilson, Christopher Brennan and many others. Find enjoyment in reading their poetry. | ||
| Levy $2 | Max. 20 | |
WEDNESDAY SESSION 1 – 9.30
| W311 | CHESS | DON FARNELL |
| For beginners and those who wish to refresh their game. | ||
| Max. 12 | ||
| W312 | IRISH HISTORY 1800–1922: THE ROAD TO SELF-GOVERNMENT | RICHARD DAVIS |
| Course deals with Ireland's efforts to achieve self-government after the union with Great Britain in 1800. Covers Daniel O'Connell, the Young Irelanders, the Great Famine, Fenianism, Orangeism, Home Rule & Parnell, the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence,1919–21. See The Oxford Illustrated Histoty of Ireland, Roy Foster (ed.) in the State Library | ||
| Levy $2 | Max. 30 | |
| W313 | SPANISH | FRED SCHLUTER |
| A continuing course (2nd year). New students should have some basic knowledge of the language. | ||
| Levy $2 | Max. 12 | |
| W314 * | WHAT IS HOME? | JENNIFER LINE |
| This course explores the concept of home through literature, art, music, architecture, history and contemporary issues of homelessness. Introduced by a series of guest lecturers. | ||
| Max. 30 | ||
| W315 | THE VERY BIG MEETS THE VERY SMALL | JOHN GYFFYN |
| Starts with the big questions about us and the universe. Traces 9000 years of what we have learned as cosmologists and physicists and how we have certainty. Absolutely no Maths! Head-food and fun is the goal. The latest conjectures will be covered in the last 2 lectures. No prior knowledge required. | ||
| Levy $5 | Max. 25 | |
| W316 | WRITING YOUR LIFE — MEMORIES & MEMOIRS | JOAN CARR |
| How many times have you said 'I really should write that down'? All those wonderful stories may die with you unless you make a start on your memoirs. This course will provide you with a structural outline and some motivational techniques. | ||
| Levy $1 | Max. 15 | |
WEDNESDAY SESSION 2 – 10.55
| W321 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
| Tai Chi is a form of gentle moving meditation which improves general well-being, helps one
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| Levy $2 | Max. 25 | |
| W322 * | THE GIFT OF WATER | PETER STEVENSON |
| Water in life, art, science, law, transport, religion; without it we die in three days.
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| Max. 30 | ||
| W323 | INTERMEDIATE GERMAN | FRED SCHLUTER |
| A continuing course. After completion of Monash textbook Efficient German, the emphasis will be on conversation and simple translations. | ||
| Levy $2 | Max. 15 | |
| W324 | SHAKESPEARE — CORIOLANUS | GERALDINE MENADUE |
| Shakespeare's last Roman play is a superb example of dramatic writing, characterization, diction and timing; with a hero "Coriolanus", who is a great and valiant warrior. Why is his life so tragic? Share, discuss and view this masterpiece. | ||
| Lev $2.50 | Max. 20 | |
| W325 | THE HANOVERIANS | MARGARET ROSE |
| After the volatile Stuarts the stolid Hanoverians reigned — and this changed the nature of monarchy — and generated scandals galore! | ||
| Max. 35 | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 3 – 12.05
| W331 | LATIN 1 | KEN CARROLL |
| Second term of an introductory Latin class centred largely around the popular Cambridge Latin Course – Book 1. Some room for new class members. material available to help 'catch up' on Term 1 work. Information on where to buy the book at a discount will be provided in Week 1. | ||
| Levy $2 | Max. 10 | |
| W332 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
| Tai Chi is a form of gentle moving meditation which improves general well-being, helps one to develop physical flexibility, deepens breathing and supports greater concentration. | ||
| Levy $2 | Max. 25 | |
| W333 * | GREAT DISCOVERIES IN SCIENCE | NOELA FOXCROFT |
| A look at some of the great discoveries in science through the ages. Learn about the people involved. A repeat of Term 1 course. | ||
| Click on DNA – class notes | ||
| W334 | FURTHER FUN WITH FOREST FACTS AND FURPHIES | ERIC LOCKETT |
| A participatory exploration of trees, forests, forestry, and the environment in general. Suitable for newcomers or as a follow-up to last term's Forest Facts and Furphics. | ||
| Levy $2 | Max. 30 | |
| W335 | BASIC JAPANESE | JOHN MILLER |
| Continuing this introduction to Japanese, this term we learn to read and write Hiragana, plus a bit of culture and touring information. Class members will need a dictionary. | ||
| Levy $5 | Max. 20 | |
| W336 | CAN SCIENCE AND GOD CO-EXIST? | HELEN LAWRENCE |
| People get away with mayhem in argument! The aim of this philosophical discussion course is to do some critical reasoning and explore the art of fallacy spotting. | ||
| Max. 12 | ||
COURSES AT OTHER TIMES
| 0301 | WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP | KEITH WILLIAMS |
| THURSDAYS 1–3 p.m. at WARRANE CENTRE. How to apply watercolour and other water mediums | ||
| 0302 | TABLE TENNIS | MERV KERSHAW |
| TUESDAYS 1.30–3.30 p.m. at National Fitness Building, Montagu Bay For details, please phone Merv Kershaw, 6243 9790 | ||