| M111 | FRENCH (INTERMEDIATE) | HILARY FAWCETT |
| Last year's class split into two groups to allow greater participation. There are some vacancies for those who had a fair grounding in French in the past and wish to retrieve and extend their knowledge. A balance of written and oral French with grammar as required – it's fun. | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| M112 | ENGLISH CERAMICS | MARGARET ANDREWS/CLIFF ASPLAND/JOHN PEARCE |
| A short history of English ceramics from the eighteenth century to the present day: pottery and porcelain made by factories such as Adams and Pratt, Wedgwood, Whieldon, Chelsea, Bow, Derby, Worcester, Royal Crown Derby, Royal Worcester and Royal Doulton. | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| M113 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | GRAHAM ROULSTON |
| Build your knowledge of financial planning. We'll discuss industry terminology, how to handle your money, saving and investing, being credit and debt smart, what's hot and what's not in the investment world, the property market, maximising your Centrelink entitlements, tips and traps when making a will and lots more. | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| M114 | COSMOLOGY: AN AMATEUR PERSPECTIVE | VIN COCKBURN |
| Cosmology, the study of the universe as a whole, was once the province of philosophers and theologians. Today it has become a science, in which theories can be tested against the evidence of observations (although conjecture still plays a part). The course covers the period 40,000 BCE to the present. How old is the universe? Where did it come from? Are we really made of stardust? | ||
| M115 | WUTHERING HEIGHTS | JOAN CARR |
| Whether you have read this magnificent story or are reading it for the first time, you can be sure of some stimulating and thought-provoking discussion. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
MONDAY SESSION 2 — 10.55
| M121 | CONTEMPORARY FRENCH NOVEL | JILL ASPLAND |
| Read in French passages from two well known novels, "L'amant" by Marguerite Duras and "La Femme Rompue" by Simone de Beauvoir, with an introductory talk on each author. | ||
| Levy $3 | ||
| M122 | ARMCHAIR TRAVEL | GORDON GOWARD |
| A quite delectable array of travel talks has been arranged. After accompanying Frank Brown on The Road Less Travelled, we will visit Shark Bay before travelling to such places as Patagonia, Bulgaria, Finland, Sicily and the U.S. (National Parks). | ||
| Levy 50c | ||
| M123 | 1775 - THE AMERICANS ARE REVOLTING | JOHN HOOPER |
| But why? A look at the early colonies and the causes of the conflict and the results. | ||
| Levy $3 | ||
| M124 | COUNTRY DANCING | ALISON JONES |
| Social dancing for exercise (gentle) and enjoyment. | ||
| M125 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE: A CHEERFUL COURSE IN GRAMMAR & USAGE | GLENN PULLEN |
| A miscellany of lessons about the use and misuse of the language. | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| M126 | LIVING IN AN ICEAGE | ALBERT GOEDE |
| We are living in the Quaternary Ice Age which has shaped our evolution. During recent decades a lot of information has been gained. What causes Ice Ages? Will the Ice Age continue? How'll it affect our future? | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
MONDAY SESSION 3 — 12.05
| M131 | FRENCH (INTERMEDIATE) | HILARY FAWCETT |
| Last year's class split into two groups to allow greater participation. There are some vacancies for those who had a fair grounding in French in the past and wish to retrieve and extend their knowledge. A balance of written and oral French with grammar as required – it's fun. | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| M132 | LATIN 3 | NO TUTOR |
| Margaret Collis will be away, so class will proceed on its own | ||
| M133 | PLAY READING | BERNARD GILLON |
| A range of 20'h Century plays will be read – farces, comedies, melodramas and thrillers. Most plays mirror society and females and males comprise the casts. More men are invited to enrol. Give it a go even if you haven't done so before. | ||
| M134 | STEAM, STEEL AND SYMPHONIES | PETER READ AND FRANK BROWN |
| A description of aspects of 18th Century science and technology presented by a group of tutors. This was one of the most significant periods in world history. Why? | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| M135 | WRITERS' WORKSHOP | GRAEME LINDRIDGE |
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An opportunity for those who enjoy writing (or would like to) to share their efforts in a friendly mutual support and encouragement. Examples from earlier classes: 2002 2003 | ||
MONDAY 12.05 — 2.00
| O111 | MAKING CLAY BIRDS | CECILIA WOOTTON |
| Hand-building small birds – therapeutic – no experience necessary. Small charge for materials and firings, Contact tutor for details. | ||
| Levy approx $10 | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 1 — 9.30
| W111 | SPANISH | FRED SCHLUTER |
| Continuing course. Students should have an elementary knowledge of the language. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| W112 | A TASTE OF ANGLO SAXON | HIILARY FAWCETT |
| Not a history, but a language class – with a difference. We YAII not learn Anglo-Saxon as we might French or a modern language, but we will get an idea of how it works, as far as possible by the (assisted) guesswork of class members. Meet the (pre-Chaucerian) language that became modem Australian! | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| W113 | POETS IN A LANDSCAPE | ROWENA MACKEAN |
| English poets of the Eighteenth Century have been overshadowed by the Romantic era that followed. Yet there were many fine poets, widely read in their day, who influenced later writers. We shall read poems by Thomson, Gray, Collins, Crabbe, Cowper, others, especially portrayals of the English countryside. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| W114 | NORMAL HUMAN MADNESS | JOHN BURGESS |
| Since sanity is defined as "having or showing reason, sound judgement or good sense" it appears that much human activity is mad, while seen as normal (eg. speed). This idea is to be illustrated by invited speakers from a variety of walks of life. | ||
| W115 | ANTARCTIC STUDIES | NICK LOVIBOND |
| A series of talks on Antarctic related science and logistics. This will be a series of talks – not a single unit. Speakers will give a good understanding of Australia's research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. | ||
| W116 | LIVING AND WORKING IN OTHER CULTURES | JOAN PETTMAN |
| Hear of the experiences and challenges that a number of people have had living and working in a variety of other cultures - such places as Pakistan, Tonga, Tanzania, Chile, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Marshall Islands and New Guinea. | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 2 — 10.55
| W121 | GERMAN | FRED SCHLUTER |
| Continuing course. Students must have a basic knowledge of the language. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| W122 | CHESS | DON FARNELL |
| For beginners and those wishing to refresh their game. Continuing course. Students must have a basic knowledge of the language. | ||
| M123 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
| Tai Chi is a form of gentle moving meditation which improves one's well-being. It helps to develop physical flexibility, deepens breathing and supports greater concentration. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| W124 | THE RISE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE | MARGARET ROSE |
| The British Empire, on which at its height the sun never set, was arguably the greatest ever. Gained by conquest, treaty, economic influence, greed, altruism and duty, the rise of this Empire is a fascinating story of a phenomenon which changed the British character and transformed the world. | ||
| W125 | COMMUNICATION THROUGH MUSIC | PHILIPPA MOYES |
| This course covers various aspects of music and will include talks/demonstration by a music therapist, classroom teacher, professional musician, bell-ringer and studio teacher. | ||
| W126 | THE GIFT OF WATER | PETER STEVENSON |
| The course covers all aspects of water: origin, physics, chemistry, music, poetry, paintings, technology, law, sociology, religion. | ||
| Levy $3 | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 3 — 12.05
| W131 | FACING THE MUSIC | CHRISTIAN CARSON |
| Classical music: introduction, knowledge and appreciation by listening to recordings and non-technical discussion. Covers major composers, history, trends (from mediaeval to 20th Century). | ||
| W132 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
| Tai Chi is a form of gentle moving meditation which improves one's well-being. It helps to develop physical flexibility, deepens breathing and supports greater concentration. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| W133 | CARBON - KING OF CHEMICALS | FRANK BROWN |
| Charcoal from the barbie, lead in your pencil and a girl's best friend have something in common with stalactites., L.P.G., high speed cutting tools and life. | ||
| W134 | FROM CLAY TABLETS TO COMPUTERS | NOELA FOXCROFT |
| A look at the development of mathematics from earliest time to the present day. Term 1 will deal with the early civilisations of Egypt, Babylonia, India and China. You don't have to know any maths to enjoy this course! | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| W135 | GREAT CITIES AND THEIR ARCHITECTURE | BARRY MCNEILL |
| 2004 is the 'Year of the Built Environment'. The city is the most complex and comprehensive cultural artefact created by humankind. Based upon the presenter's own records, explore cities from the Bronze Age to New York. There will be an opportunity for the group to choose from an extensive list of examples. | ||
THUR 1.00 — 3.00
| O112 | WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP | KEITH WILLIAMS |
| The study of watercolour painting and application and study of all water pignients. | ||