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Uncover Your Family Tree

What’s it all about? Are you interested in exploring your family history but confused how, or where (or when?!) to start? Maybe you heard a rumour that you’re distantly related to the Queen, or Ned Kelly, and want to find out if it’s true. Join us and start mapping out your own family tree. What will …

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What is Philosophy?

What’s it all about? If you’ve ever thought philosophy sounds interesting, but are not sure where to begin, this class is for you. We’ll look at who does philosophy and why, and see how philosophers have tackled some of the big questions about truth, knowledge, beauty, morality, politics, God, justice, and more. We’ll assume no …

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Learn to Love Opera!

What’s it all about? We all know it’s not over until the fat lady sings. But who is this lady? And more importantly, why is she singing? Opera often seems to be one of the more bizarre art forms to grace the stage today with its ridiculous characters, larger than life costumes and soaring arias …

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The Science of Hope

What’s it all about? This class explores the science and practice of hope. Hope has inspired people to climb mountains, cure illness, tackle poverty and generally do the impossible. Often when we think of hope we think of a general intention to cross your fingers and wish for the best. The science of hope tells …

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Benvenuti! Italian for Beginners

What’s it all about? Do you dream of wooing a beautiful Italian but get stuck unless you need to say ‘pizza’ or ‘ciao’? Have no fear, this class will give you some basic Italian language skills and prepare you for impressing that person of your dreams. And if your romance fails at least you’ll still …