Expressions of interest are sought for the 2021 course: Backgammon Thursdays 12.30 – 2.30 PM Starting 18TH February 2021 – Games Room Tutor: Damon Parker Damon loves to teach and also to play games, so it seems appropriate to combine those two passions. Backgammon helped him learn to count a long time ago when he […]
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All of the courses at U3A noosa are subject to a maximum class size and there are occasions where the expressions of interest result in a waiting list. To prevent members keen to participate in courses from being disappointed, please understand that if you do not attend the first session without informing reception, your place will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.
Topics in Linguistics
Expressions of interest are sought for the 2021 course: Topics in Linguistics FRIDAY 1.30 – 3.00PM 19TH FEBRUARY – 16TH APRIL 2021 (8 WEEKS) – LANGUAGE ROOM Tutor: David Lee The aim of this course is to introduce students to basic concepts and methodologies in linguistics. We will consider four main areas of the subject: […]
Read moreThe Peace Education Program
Expressions of interest are sought for the 2021 course: The Peace Education Program (PEP) WEDNESDAY 10.30 – 11.30 AM 17TH FEBRUARY – 21ST APRIL 2021 – LANGUAGE ROOM The Peace Education Program (PEP) is a media-based education program created by The Prem Rawat Foundation. The purpose is to help you to explore the possibility of […]
Read moreCryptic Crosswords 2021
Expressions of interest are sought for the 2021 course: Cryptic Crossword for Beginners Tuesday 9:30 am -11:30 am Language Room, starting 2 February 2021 Tutor: Tony Koppi Do you find cryptic crossword clues mostly nonsense? Would you like to learn about the different types of clues and how to interpret and solve them? Do […]
Read moreEnergy and the Planet 2021 – An insight into the Earth’s climate
In this course you will study how science is used to discover the basic laws of nature. Can these laws explain the energy changes in the atmosphere? Do these changes affect the Earth’s temperature? No previous knowledge of science is required just a curiosity, a willingness to ask questions and to participate in the discussions. […]
Read moreThe Kennedys – The Promise & the tragedy of the 1960s
Presenter: Professor Quentin Beresford Margaret Christie Studio 5 March 2021 – 14 May 2021 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Relive the 1960s! The election of the charismatic President John F. Kennedy in 1960 symbolised the transition to a post-war younger, more idealistic generation. His assassination in November 1963 shocked America and the world. The course […]
Read moreA HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE 3000 BC TO 323 BC
Presenter: Darrel Roche B.A. (Ancient History) Get ready for a fast-moving, action-packed journey through the History of Ancient Greece! We’ll be plunging into Ancient Greek society, the role of women, sacred sex, pederasty and homosexuality, the birth of lesbianism, the birth of democracy, the birth of the medical world, festivals, the glories of sport, fitness […]
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