Clarence University of the Third Age |
| M311 | WATERCOLOUR PAINTING | SUE BANKS |
| A Continuation course. Participants will be encouraged to try a range of ideas using the versatile medium of Watercolours, drawing and pastels. The class will work in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere. | ||
| M312 | ANTHROPOLOGIST ADVENTURERS | HELEN LAWRENCE |
| Large as life characters! We examine the Leakey dynasty, Don Johanson's 'Lucy', Hobbits and the fight between Morwood and Jacob and the heavies pontificating about Neanderthals. | ||
| M313 | FAUSTIAN BARGAINS? | DAVID LEAMAN |
| The course begins with the Faust legend and then considers nine applications where society and industry may have made a similar bargain, with a comparable result, and asks were the benefits worthwhile. You decide. A couple of the topics are current and most deal with activities within our memory. | ||
| M314 | HIGHER INTERMEDIATE FRENCH | HILARY FAWCETT |
| A working knowledge of the present, past
and future tense is necessary, as is a fair knowledge of basic grammar. There is also a
strong emphasis on the spoken word. | ||
| Class limit 8 | Levy $5 | |
| M315 | GUILT, SHAME & ATONEMENT | HUGO MCCANN |
| The recent novel by Bernard link, the German
jurist 'The Reader' and the film of the novel released in 2009 deals with personal and
society guilt. It is a complicated story of guilt set in post war Germany but told in a very
direct and clear manner. The novel which is quite short has sold over a million copies. This
program will review (and read) the novel and examine how the film deals with the story.
Recommended buying Slink: The Reader. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| M316 | THE JACOBITES | JOHN HOOPER |
| A history of the Stuart kings or would-be
kings of Britain – either put up with or rejected by the choice of religion. | ||
MONDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55
| M321 | COUNTRY DANCING | ALISON JONES |
| Our dances come from many places, many
times traditional and modern) and in many shapes. We enjoy moving with music and making
friends. | ||
| M322 | A BEAUTIFUL SET OF NUMBERS | VIN COCKBURN |
| Size, shape, sound and beauty etc matter
(cf Galileo; "nature's great book is written in mathematical symbols). We will investigate
this claim from historical, aesthetic, anatomical, musical and sociological points of view.
The maths required will be fairly simple and user-friendly. | ||
| M323 | WHORES, THIEVES & PREACHERS — OUR FOUNDING FATHERS | BARRY REYNOLDS |
| The people of the First Fleet. The social conditions that lead to the convict settlements of Australia. Arthur Phillip, our founding fathers, the fleet, and some stories of some interesting individuals. | ||
| Levy $2. | ||
| M324 | ITALIAN | ROSANNE JOYCE |
| Conversation, reading, grammar as required. | ||
| Class limit 5 | Levy $5 | |
| M325 | EVEN MORE SECRET AIRCRAFT PROJECTS | TREVOR WEBB |
| We will look at more secret and oddball aircraft projects from several countries. | ||
| Class limit 15 | ||
| M326 | 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 or more. | ||
MONDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05
| M331 | 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 | |
| W332 | LIFE AND DEATH ON THE REEF | JOHN COLL |
| Illustrated presentation of research into
Origin of Reef, threats to Reef, toxic plants and animals in Reef waters; Drugs from the
sea; Pharma-Sea; Anti-cancer drugs from sea. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| M333 | GEORGE ELIOT — HER LIFE AND WORKS | LOAN CARR |
| George Eliot's life as well as her novels was controversial and unconventional. We will study both. Suggested reading: A good idea but certainly not essential - any books by George Eliot. | ||
| M334 | LOWER INTERMEDIATE FRENCH | HILARY FAWCETT |
| A small, supportive group for those who have
done some French in the past and who need to be reminded again of basic rules and skills. | ||
| Class limit 8 | Levy $5 | |
| M335 | DECYPHERING LATTICED ENIGMAS | FRANK BROWN |
| Thinking outside the box - then putting the answer into the box. Excellent preventative therapy for Old Timers Disease. Puzzles ranging from dead easy to supremely difficult will be provided. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| M336 | EARTH AND THE ICE AGES | ALBERT GOEDE |
| Ice Ages have shaped the Earth. What causes Ice Ages? We are living in the Quaternary Ice Age which has shaped our evolution. Will the Ice Age continue? How will it affect our future? | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 1 - 9.30
| M311 | PENCIL DRAWING | SUE BANKS |
| This class is a continuation of drawing classes held earlier this year - a chance to extend your skills. Drawing is a wonderful way to switch to the right side of your brain and begin to concentrate on a hidden skill. All are welcome - this is a subject that everyone can do! A time to relax and enjoy this voyage of discovery into the wonderful world of drawing! | ||
| W312 | FROM CARBON TO DNA IN 10 EASY STEPS | JOHN COLL |
| Provides an introduction to the chemistry
of carbon leading to the building blocks for the proteins and DNA. Discussion of structure
and replication of DNA. | ||
| Levy $3 | ||
| W313 | THE PLANETS | PETER TAYLOR |
| From Apollo to the new Kepler Space
Telescope. We view historic images through to new images and data from the latest missions
and, hopefully, images from Hubble's new camera. | ||
| W314 | SPANISH | FRED SCHLUTER |
| This is a continuing course so new students
should have a basic knowledge of the language. | ||
| Class limit 12 | Levy $5 | |
| W315 | POEM FOR THE DAY | JENNIFER LINE |
| An informal course to share favourite anthologies
and read much loved poetry. | ||
| Class limit 15 | ||
| W316 | VANITY FAIR | ROWENA MACKEAN |
| His best-known novel, a satire on English
society in the Regency era. Love, war, comedy, pathos, and a gallery of characters including
the adventuress Becky Sharp. Read, discuss and compare. You will need your own copy. The Penguin edition is useful, but any edition will do. | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55
| W321 | 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 | |
| W322 | POT POURRI | PAT JEFFREY |
| This course will be comprised of talks by ten interesting and widely varied speakers. | ||
| 23 Sep | Howard Thomas | Insights into Hinduism |
| 30 Sep | Jan Miller | Braille |
| 7 Oct | Des Le Fevre | Search & Rescue |
| 14 Oct | Genevieve Atkins | My Life in Travel |
| 21 Oct | Fran Maddock | History of Scouting in Tasmania |
| 28 Oct | Avis Hanson | How Australia became involved in the American Civil War |
| 4 Nov | Peter Stevenson | TBA |
| 11 Nov | Noela Foxcroft | Lisa Meitner – splitting the atom |
| 18 Nov | Des Le Fevre | Chinese Tin Miners in NE Tas |
| 25 Nov | Frank Brown | The Nine Nasties |
| W323 | A BRIEF HISTORY OF LONDON | MARGARET ROSE & JOHN HOOPER |
| A look each week at London's history - from
Pre-history through Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Norman, etc. Through to 21st Century. | ||
| Levy $2 | ||
| W324 | ADVANCED GERMAN AND CONVERSATION | FRED SCHLUTER |
| Participating students should have a good knowledge
of the language. | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| W325 | SINGING FOR PLEASURE | ADRIENNE COOPER & ESMA WOOLLEY |
| Songs with melody and meaning. Songs that may be
sung when we are not here any more. | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| W326 | CHESS | MERV KERSHAW |
| An opportunity for new players to learn chess and for those who haven't played for a while to refresh and improve their game. | ||
| Class limit 12 | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05
| W331 | THE HISTORY OF CLASSICAL MUSIC | NINA THOMAS |
| This course is designed for both non
musicians and musicians. Music will be played and explanations will be given for non-
musicians. For musicians, there is an opportunity of reading the scores for many of the works
as they are played. It briefly looks at the historical medieval, Renaissance, Baroque,
classical, romantic and 20th-century periods. It includes a music, the composers, the main
genres such as Gregorian chant, madrigals, Mass, fugues, Concerto, Symphony, chamber music,
opera, sonata, lied, piano music, program music, nationalism. The genres are linked to the
art works, architecture and events and people of the times. | ||
| W332 | TREASURES FROM THE LIBRARY | JENNIFER LINE |
| Presentations by members researching their interests using State Library resources. Join in and add to their information on places, people and events including Wynyard, Queenstown, The Theatre Royal, Darwin and the Voyage of the Beagle, Lady Hamilton, Molesworth Jeffrey, convicts, ancestors & much more. | ||
| W333 | ESPERANTO | ROBERT BUDZUL |
| Esperanto is an easy language to learn. It has only 16 rules of grammar - none of which have exceptions. Esperanto has also proven to be a good foundation for learning languages in general. | ||
| W334 | FACING THE MUSIC | CHRIS CARSON |
| Presentation of recordings of classical music
early to contemporary. Non-technical discussion and class participation. Class maximum 20. | ||
| Class maximum 20 | ||
| W335 | PLAY READING | SONDRA TAYLOR |
| A small group who read a variety of plays from
serious drama to comedy and farce. | ||