Clarence University of the Third Age |
| M211 | INDIA, SRI LANKA AND THE HUMAN RACE | HELEN LAWRENCE |
| What does the term 'race' really mean? How did divisions come about and what are they costing us? The course will include travel experiences from participants, i.e. 'Show and tell' sessions. | ||
| M212 | CHALLENGING IDEAS | DAVID LEAMAN |
| A review of some of those ideas which have challenged, or still challenge, cherished beliefs, the status-quo or popular belief. Each is fully explained with examples drawn from various fields. Three ideas are modern and especially controversial so be warned! | ||
| M213 | HIGHER INTERMEDIATE FRENCH | HILARY FAWCETT |
| A group capped at 8 members to maximise conversation opportunities. A working knowledge of the present, past and future tense is necessary, even if some of those are a bit rusty, as is a fair knowledge of basic grammar. Grammar is taught and/or revised, but there is also a strong emphasis on the spoken word. | ||
| Class limit 8 | Levy $5 | |
| M214 | PLAY READING | DES COOPER |
| Des is an Old Hobartian with experience in acting and some directing (AMEB Speech and Drama Grade VII). | ||
| Class limit 8 | ||
| M216 | WATERCOLOUR PAINTING | SUZANNE BANKS |
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Suzanne will coordinate this course and bring themes for each lesson. Sue has painted for about twenty years, has painted overseas in Provence and Tuscany, is a member of the Art Society of Tasmania and the Southern Beaches Art Group. She has had a solo exhibition and has showed work at various exhibitions around Hobart and in Canberra. | ||
| Class limit 10 | Levy $2 | |
MONDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55
| M221 | COUNTRY DANCING | ALISON JONES |
| We enjoy social dances, Scottish and others, make friends and have cheerful activity. This could be useful if we have a cold winter! | ||
| Class limit 32 | ||
| M222 | THE MERCHANT OF VENICE | FRAN BLADEL |
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One of Shakespeare's best loved plays. A story of commercial venture that promises disaster, anti-Semitism, revenge, runaway lovers and a strong woman who rights a wrong! What more could we need on a winter morning? Where to buy. Imperial Book Shop (secondhand) near Fullers in Collins Street - or any good secondhand book store. | ||
| M223 | THE ATMOSPHERE - WEATHER AND CLIMATE | ALBERT GOEDE |
| The course explains the difference between weather and climate. Find out about cyclones, the El Nino Effect, the Ozone Layer, the Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| M224 | ITALIAN | ROSIE JOYCE |
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The course which is mainly conversational continues with topics covering travel, meals, weather, meeting people. As far as possible it relates to our own lives. Rosie topped the matriculation exam in Italian in 1989, lived in Modena for 5 years, visited frequently from Spain and once since returning to Australia. Future visits are intended. | ||
| Class limit 8 | Levy $3 | |
| M225 | ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS IN TODAY'S WORLD | GREG THE |
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In this second tutorial series Greg will give you a guided tour through the world of electronics, from radio to CDs and DVDs, from the computer chips to high definition TV, from telephone to the mobile telephone and fibre optics. No mathematics will be used! Up to his retirement in 1997 Greg was a member of the teaching and research staff of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Tasmania for 35 years. | ||
| M226 | WRITERS WORKSHOP | COLIN PYEFINCH |
| 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 limit 12 | ||
MONDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05
| M231 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
| Tai Chi is a universal medium for the cultivation of body, mind and spirit. It is for everyone, of all ages. | ||
| Class limit 20 | Levy $2 | |
| W232 | FIGHTER & BOMBER AIRCRAFT OF THE NUCLEAR AGE | LEN COTTER |
| The course will show how the role of Fighter and Airforce Bombers has drastically changed, also both that of the Pilots, Navigators and Protection of the Aircraft - eg Atom Bombers have no guns. | ||
| Class limit 20 | ||
| M233 | BALLET AND THE ARTS | PAT OLDING |
| We will look at the development of ballet and its influence on, and connections with, other art forms. There will be the opportunity to learn more about the influential dancers, composers, choreographers and artists and enjoy extracts of ballets. | ||
| M234 | LOWER INTERMEDIATE FRENCH | HILARY FAWCETT |
| A small supportive group for those who have done some French in the post and who need to be reminded again of basic rules and skills. Competence with the present tense in necessary and some knowledge of the perfect tense (passé) and imperfect. Much help with spoken French. | ||
| Class limit 9 | Levy $5 | |
| M235 | HAVE YOUR SAY | JOHN COLL |
| A list of topics will be selected by the convenor/class for discussion at future meetings. | ||
| Class limit 20 | Levy $3 | |
| M236 | LATIN STUDIES | RUTH BINNY & TIIU RAABUS |
| A brief look at the language, history, personalities and culture of the Roman republic and early empire (Julius Caesar to Domitian). | ||
| Class limit 30 | Levy $2 | |
WEDNESDAY SESSION 1 - 9.30
| W211 | SUSTAINABLE LIVING | PETER BOYER & MARGARET STEADMAN |
| Peter Boyer will talk about Sustainable Living for the first four weeks and then Margaret Steadman will run several workshops on ways to live less wastefully. | ||
| W212 | NELSON MANDELA: HIS LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENT | ROBERT HUGHES |
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The course will consist of a study of Nelson Mandela's autobiography, 'Long Walk to Freedom' (Abacue, 1994). Copies may be found in the State Library and in bookshops. A DVD will also be shown. Robert spent part of his younger life in South Africa and frequently revisits the country. He is particularly interested in the society, history and culture of South Africa. | ||
| Class limit 20 | ||
| W213 | CSIRO ET AL | PAM TERRY |
| Ten different speakers mainly from CSIRO but starting with two lectures on forensic dentistry by Dr Paul Taylor. | ||
| W214 | SPANISH | FRED SCHLUTER |
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This is a continuing course so new students should have a basic knowledge of the language. Fred has had many years of experience as an interpreter. Teaching helps him to maintain his own knowledge of languages. | ||
| Class limit 12 | Levy $5 | |
| W215 | BRUSH UP YOUR MATHS | NOELA FOXCROFT |
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A continuing look at High School maths, concentrating this term on Calculus.
Noela taught Maths and Science at Hobart High Schools for over 30 years. She is passionate about making Maths something that can be enjoyed rather than feared. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55
| W221 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
| Tai Chi is a universal medium for the cultivation of body, mind and spirit. It is for everyone, of all ages. | ||
| Class limit 25 | Levy $2 | |
| W222 | CONSPIRACY THEORY! | TREVOR WEBB |
| During the course we will examine a number of conspiracies which have occurred over the last five hundred years. These will range from the Sinking of the Titanic to Murdered Popes and will also examine the three Kennedy assassinations. | ||
| W223 | WOMEN OF STRENGTH AND PURPOSE | MARGARET ROSE |
| Women's contribution to the development of Australia is often underestimated, This course follows the stories of such women and the impact they had on Australian Society. | ||
| W224 | ADVANCED GERMAN AND CONVERSATION | FRED SCHLUTER |
| This is a continuing course. New students should be reasonably fluent in the language. | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| W225 | BEGINNING FRENCH | ROBERT HUGHES |
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This course in French for absolute beginners will adopt a communication approach, although some grammar will be taught. Please bring a notebook and pen to each class. Robert taught French for over thirty years, has studied in France and has visited several French-speaking countries. | ||
| Class limit 12 | Levy $2 | |
| W226 | CHESS | MERV KERSHAW |
| The course is designed to start beginners into the realm of a very strategic game. It will also appeal and extend the more experienced player. The aim above all is to have fun and enjoy. | ||
| Class limit 10 | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05
| W231 | PLAY READING | TONY MANLEY/ANN BROWN |
| We will read plays known and not so well known. The emphasis is on sharing and enjoyment. NO experience needed. | ||
| Class limit 10 | ||
| W232 | EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE | GIFFORD CAUSON |
| This course discusses the lives of pirates, a heretic, an aristocrat, a spy, architects, explorers and more. Some of these people are of particular Tasmanian interest. | ||
| W233 | POT POURRI | RAY MADDEN |
| Ten speakers, some our own members and some not, will give talks on a great range of topics. | ||
| 18 June | Nola Foxcroft | Iron Pot Lighthouse | |
| 25 June | Peter Stevenson | China Earthquake | |
| 2 July | Don Francombe | Forestry - New Guinea & Solomon Is. | |
| 9 July | Tony O'Brien | Judaism | |
| 16 July | Lara Pickering | Still Gardening | |
| 23 July | Colleen Fletcher | Community Matters | |
| 30 July | Dr Elizabeth Freedman | The crusades | |
| 6 Aug | Daniel Gledhill | Ichthyology | |
| 13 Aug | Mickey Benefield | Amusing business stories | |
| 20 Aug | Danielle Madden-Hallett | Orchid Sex |
| W234 | CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS | KEITH GRAVER |
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Continuing excursions into the convoluted consciousness of cryptic crosswords. Beginners welcome as well as the experts - we all help each other. Keith is a retired pharmacist with a passion for words and figures and a warped sense of humour. | ||
| W235 | 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. Chris was a radio broadcaster for 12 years and has sung roles in opera, oratorio and on ABC radio. | ||
| Class maximum 20 | ||
| W236 | FROM CLAY TABLETS TO COMPUTERS | NOELA FOXCROFT |
| This course traces the development of our mathematical system from earliest times to the present day. This term we will deal with the early civilisations of the Egyptians, Babylonians and the Greeks. | ||