| M211 | HIGHER INTERMEDIATE FRENCH | HILARY FAWCETT |
| Continuing course, adapted to needs of students. Will
contain oral as well as reading and grammar work and lots of easy-paced, good-humoured revision for
those who have `lapsed'. Hilary has degrees in Medieval History and in French - she worked in music administration and teaching. | ||
| Class maximum 8 (9 if necessary) | Levy $5 | |
| M212 * | "MUSIC, MESSAGES AND MYSTERIES" | DAVID LEAMAN |
| Prime numbers present a mystery better than anything by Agatha Christie - and we depend on them for the safety and security of our money. Find out how and why and where music fits in and meet some weirdos and some strange concepts. Prerequisite: a pass in primary school arithmetic and a desire for surprises. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| M213 * | EDUCATION TODAY | PAT JEFFERY |
| A range of speakers will discuss different aspects
of education in the 21st Century for those from 0 to 90+. Pat had many years in education as a primary teacher, maths consultant and lecturer in maths education. | ||
| Class maximum 30 | ||
| M214 | GREAT EXPECTATIONS by CHARLES DICKENS | GILLIAN SOUTHGATE |
| We will study the novel in chapters read at home
and discussed in class. Class members should purchase or borrow the novel before term begins. Gill Southgate - BA (Hons), MA, PGCE - was formerly a tertiary education lecturer in the UK. | ||
| M215 * | THE THIN BLUE LINE: FACTS AND FALLACIES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE | PETER SOUTHGATE |
| Drawing on 30 years of research for the British Government, Peter will discuss various aspects of crime, policing and the criminal justice system. Personal, historical and international perspectives will also be included. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
MONDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55
| M221 | MACBETH | FRAN BLADEL |
| We shall explore the themes of regicide, the
role of women, and political consequences. The course includes a visit from the producer of the
Playhouse production. The Hobart Book Shop can supply the Penguin annotated edition at $8.95 - order your copy right away and mention Fran's name. | ||
| M222 * | ALTERNATIVES TO WAR | JOHN BURGESS |
| The aim of the course is to cover a range of views regarding the alternatives to war. Accordingly speakers have been chosen to describe their approach or that of the organization they are affiliated with. | ||
| M223 * | DEDICATION CORONATION ABDICATION | MARGARET ROSE |
| Lives and loves of the British monarchs of the 20th Century. | ||
| Class maximum 30 | ||
| M224 * | THE IMPRESSIONISTS AND THEIR TIMES | TONY BELLETTE |
| An introduction to French Impressionism and its role in the development of modern art. | ||
| Class maximum 25 | Levy $2 | |
| M225 | COUNTRY DANCING | ALISON JONES |
| Forget hibernation! This is friendly dancing
in Scottish, bush or other forms to keep the blood and the people circulating. Alison has been dancing literally for as long as she can remember. On the way she has collected teaching qualifications and taken part in displays and now keeps in touch with teachers all over Australia. | ||
| Class maximum 28 | ||
MONDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05
| M231 | LOWER INTERMEDIATE FRENCH | HILARY FAWCETT |
| Continuing course, adapted to students' needs. Geared to picking up the threads of students' French of yesteryear and rebuilding confidence. We assume a shaky knowledge of the perfect tense and a strong inclination to try to use all verbs in the present! | ||
| Class maximum 8 (9 if necessary) | Levy $5 | |
| M232 | LATIN 3 | |
| This is a continuing intermediate class. We will be using the Cambridge Latin Course Book 3. | ||
| M233 * | LOVE AND THE POETS | ROWENA MACKEAN |
| Passionate yearning, family affection, spiritual uplift, love of country - the word `love' means so many things - and poets have written about all of them. We shall read and discuss a range of poems and their themes, with closer study of some poems. | ||
| Levy $1.50 | ||
| M234 * | THE X-PLANES | LEN COTTIER |
| Let's look at modern aircraft. A study of the X factor planes, the latest attack helicopters, and a survey of where the Australian air force is going. | ||
| M235 | WRITING WORKSHOP | GRAEME LINDRIDGE |
| An opportunity for those who enjoy writing (or would like to) to share their efforts in a friendly atmosphere of mutual support and encouragement. | ||
| Class maximum 12 | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 1 - 9.30
| W211 | SPANISH | FRED SCHLUTER |
| This is a continuing course so new students should
have some knowledge of the language. Although not a professional teacher, Fred has had many years of experience as an interpreter. Teaching helps him to maintain his own knowledge of languages. | ||
| Class maximum 12 | Levy $5 | |
| W212 * | ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND | JUDITH MUDALIAR |
| Was the reign of Elizabeth I truly a Golden Age?
A look at the society and culture of the period.
Week 1. Introduction Week 2. House and Home Week 3. Clothing, Makeup and Food Week 4. Music Week 5. Literature Week 6. London and the Court Week 7. Overseas Expansion Week 8. Education and the Law Week 9. Elizabeth and Mary Week 10. Influential Characters and Conclusions | ||
| Class maximum 25 | ||
| W213 | BRUSH UP YOUR MATHS | NOELA FOXCROFT |
| A refresher course on High School Maths. Comes
with a guarantee of success and a lot of fun in the process - bring an exercise book, ruler and
calculator. A continuing course but new members are most welcome. Noela taught Maths and Science in High Schools for 30 years and now enjoys teaching at U3A. Other passions are literature, art and music. | ||
| Class maximum 20 | Levy $1 | |
| W214 * | "POET, PLAYWRIGHT AND POLITICIAN: W.B.YEATS" | HUGO MCCANN |
| Yeats wrote three great poetic groups: his plays
had an impact on national life; his politics were quite remarkable. Join to enjoy the language in
the poems and the plays. This book should be available at Fullers: W.B. Yeats :Selected Poetry
Penguin $14.95. For further reference the ISBN is 0-14118125-7. Hugo taught literature at the University of Tasmania. | ||
| Levy $7.50 | ||
| * W215 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSHWALKING | GRAHAM WOOTTON |
| Everything you wanted to know about bushwalking -
getting started if you are new to it - gear, food, navigation, difficulties and dangers, fitness,
first-aid basics, places to go, people and groups to go with. Suitable for newcomers and those with
some experience. Graham has 35 years experience in photojournalism and professional photography. | ||
| Class maximum 20 | Levy $3 | |
WEDNESDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55
| W221 | GERMAN | FRED SCHLUTER |
| This is a continuing course, so new students must have a good knowledge of the language. | ||
| Class maximum 12 | Levy $5 | |
| W222 | CHESS | MERV KERSHAW |
| This is an opportunity for new players to learn chess and for those who haven't played for a while to refresh their game. | ||
| Class maximum 10 | ||
| W223 | THE MERCHANT OF VENICE | LEONE SCRIVENER |
| The course will provide a study of The Merchant
of Venice. We shall read the play in class, and discuss some of the most interesting aspects - plot,
characterization, imagery etc. Copies of the play are readily available in second-hand bookshops. Leone was a teacher of English Literature at HSC level for many years, with post-graduate qualifications in Shakespearean studies. | ||
| Class maximum 20 | ||
| W224 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
| Tai Chi is a remarkably effective exercise proven to help mental relaxation, strengthen both body and mind and improve general health. | ||
| Class maximum 25 | ||
| W225 * | MORE MOSTLY MEDICAL MEANDERINGS | IAN LEWIS |
| "In the beginning there must have been kids -
families from early times" ... and many more fascinating topics.
Week 1. In the beginning there must have been kids - families from early times Week 2. Contra - what? - history of contraception Week 3. The origins of Aussie kids - early family life in Australian colonies Week 4. Twentieth century kids - changes in health and care since the last century Week 5. The infant drink problem - history of infant feeding Week 6. Kids' quacks - history of paediatricians Week 7. The doctors - God bless them - I hope - doctors and their behaviour in the past Week 8. Some world disasters - pandemics in the past Week 9. Two headed doctors - doctors who did other things Week 10. Where on earth did he come from? - the speaker's dubious origins | ||
| W226 * | ENGLISH GRAMMAR (CONTINUED) WITH ODD EXTRA LANGUAGE BITS | PETER STEVENSON |
| Pleasing, irritating, puzzling and orthodox
aspects of our English language heritage. Before retiring, Glenn was a supervisor of school and college libraries. Now he is a lawn bowler, UCA lay preacher, incessant reader and consulter of language books. | ||
| Class maximum 30 | Levy $5 | |
WEDNESDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05
| W231 | THE FIRST MILLENIUM | PAM TERRY |
| Every-day English life around the year 1000 AD. Pam is a novice lecturer hoping for lots of input from participants. | ||
| Class maximum 20 | ||
| W232 * | CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS | FRANK BROWN |
| Continuing excursions into the convoluted consciousness of cryptic crosswords. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| M233 | CIRCLE DANCING | KRISTA SANDS |
| Simple dances from different cultures, both
traditional and modern, done in a circle. No partner or experience necessary. Apart from being addicted to dancing, Krista also likes to bushwalk, make quilts and read and read ... and read. | ||
| Class maximum 30 | ||
| M234 * | FACING THE MUSIC | CHRIS CARSON |
| An introduction to classical music with some
knowledge and appreciation by listening to recordings and non-technical discussion. Covers major
composers, history, trends - from medieval to 20th century. Christian was a radio broadcaster for 12 years and has sung roles in opera, oratorio and on ABC radio. | ||
| Class maximum 20 | ||
| M235 | PLAY READING | TONY MANLEY |
| Let your hair down and throw yourself into various roles. Maybe get up and move even - or change sex. Enrol fast to grab a place. | ||
| Class maximum 8 | ||