Course List 2nd Semester 2007 - Sydney U3A

72MW22
READING BETWEEN THE LINES
(NEW)
Every day we are bombarded with information,
reports and statistics, much of
which is distorted or manipulated by
people with an axe to grind. We will alert
you to the spin-master’s tricks. You will be
encouraged to analyse examples of such
media reports and discuss them. Bring
along your own examples for the group to
discuss. The approach is non-mathematical,
just fascinating.
Alt. Tuesdays from 3 July 10.00-12.00
Leader: Laurie Malone 9918 9126
TRAMSHED ARTS &
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Pittwater Road, Narrabeen
(Co-ordinator Roy Bedford 9944 7240)
72MW18
CREATIVE WRITING
We are a self-help group of writers and
each contribution is valuable whether part
of a chapter, short story, article or memoir.
If time is available, contributions will be
read and constructively discussed by all.
Alt. Mondays from July 2 1:30 - 3:30
Leader: Paula Barrass 9918 8687
Secretary: John Harper 9999 3221
72MW14
POETRY APPRECIATION **(Max.
15)
Hear & discuss poems selected from
Andrew Marvell and others. Learn literary
terms and understand why poems sound
the way they do and why we are often
moved to tears or laughter.
Alt. Wednesdays from 11 July
10:00 - 12:00
Leader: Jo Pittman.
Bookings: Patricia Gibney 9997 6948.
72MW13
CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH
**(Max.10)
This course requires knowledge of spoken
French to intermediate standard.
Alt. Mondays from 30/7 10:00 - 12:00
Leader: Therese Westcott. 9913 3049
72MW10
FRENCH STAGE 3 **(Max. 15)
This course concentrates on French
grammar.
Alt. Mondays from 2 July 10:00 - 12:00
Leader: Nola Fletcher.
Bookings: Marian Weston 9949 3802.
TED BLACKWOOD
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Cnr. Jacksons & Boondah Rds.,
Warriewood.
(Co-ordinator Roy Bedford 9944 7240)
72MK02
ADVANCED GERMAN
New members, with a good basic knowledge
of this language, are welcome. A
wide variety of study material is supplied.
Alt. Tuesdays from 10 July 10:00 - 12:00
Leader: Herbert Perlich.
Bookings: Rita Hogan 9949 3232
72MK03
SOME ISSUES IN POLITICAL
PHILOSOPHY
Power; how it originates and circulates-
---domination and resistance. Perversion
of power—states of exception and
totalitarianism. Is freedom the expression
of rationality or of existence What is
justice and how is it possible What kind
of democracy We consult contemporary
thinkers—Foucault, Agamben, Arendt,
Nancy and refer to Kant.
Alt. Fridays from 27 July 1.45 – 3.45
Leader: Nicole Helmy.
Bookings: Patricia Gibney 9997 6948.
FORESTVILLE
MEMORIAL HALL
Cnr. Warringah Rd. & Starkey St.
(Co-ordinator Mick Greig 9486 3140)
72MJ01
EARLY ROMAN EMPIRE:
AUGUSTUS TO NERO
In 27 B.C. Augustus formally ended a
century of violence and introduced a new
form of government. How did he and
his immediate successors depict themselves
How were they depicted by later
sources How did they transform Rome
and her Empire
Alt. Thursdays from 5 July. 2:00 - 4:00
Leader: Leonie Hayne: 9417 2894.
72MJ02
READING SHAKESPEARE ( 4
meetings)
“ The Winter’s Tale: What’s gone and
what’s past help. Should be past grief”
Bring a copy of the text and enjoy this
later work of Shakespeare.
Alt. Mondays from 8 Oct. 2:00 - 4:00
Leader: Nola Fletcher.
Bookings: Marian Weston 9949 3802.
FOREST COMMUNITY
ARTS CENTRE
Darley St. Forestville
(Co-ordinator Mick Greig 9486 3140)
72MF01
CREATIVE WRITING **(MAX 10)
A small self-help group of writers valuing
each person’s contribution. These will be
read, discussed constructively and commented
on by all.
Alt. Mondays from 9 July. 1.30-4.30
Leader: Paula Barrass 9960 8281
Secretary: John Harper 9999 2302
72MF02
PAINTING IN OILS & ACRYLICS
Although this is not a structured teaching
class, basic lessons are given to beginners
and guidance and assistance provided
when needed.
Alt. Tuesdays from 3 July 2:30- 4:30
Leader: June Rodden 9402 4550
GLENAEON
RETIREMENT
VILLAGE
207 Forest Way, Belrose
(Co-ordinator Mick Grieg 9486 3140)
72MT01
SPEAKERS’ CORNER
A wide variety of interesting topics covered
by the sixteen speakers e.g.. The
Crimea, Science education in India, Zimbabwe
farmer, The calendar, Past nursing
and the future, Travelogues, Defence force
issues, The Arts and many more. Limited
parking inside the Village.
Alt. Mondays from 9 July. 2:00- 4.00
Leader: Mick Greig
Bookings: Barbara Potts 9451 4967
72MT02
WRITING
This course is for those who would like
to develop their writing skills, factual or
fictional.
Alt. Thursdays from 5 July. 2:00- 4:00
Leader: Muriel Wright 9986 3660
72MT03
DOCUMENTATRIES
A wide-ranging selection of documentary
films. If time permits, discussion will
follow.
Alt. Mondays from 2 July. 2:00- 4:00
Leader: John Sheridan
Bookings: Shirley Carroll 9986 2425
72MT04
LANGUAGE & LANGUAGES
(NEW)
An interactive discussion on the origins
and development of language in human
evolution and in the individual. Also
covers the spread of language throughout
the world, their relationships and the uses
and abuses of languages in the contemporary
world.
Alt. Tuesdays from 17 July. 2:00- 4:00
Leader: John Giumelli 9981 7509
22 Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - 2nd Semester 2007