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The Linguistics of Swearing from F to S
This session is a frank yet genteel look at swearing and taboo language from a linguistic perspective. Swear words show some surprisingly unique behaviour, doing things in English that other words can’t. Why are certain words considered ‘dirty’, and why do people use them? How did they end up in English, and what new swears are on the horizon? This session will help you understand linguistic concepts such as syntax, etymology, history, and pragmatics, from a sweary perspective.
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Art Appreciation & Art History
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the pleasures of art appreciation and art history in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This four week course will examine different ways of looking and appreciating art while considering aspects of Art History (with an emphasis on Renaissance and Twentieth Century Art) . No prior knowledge is necessary for the course. Week 1: Ways of looking; Form and Content Week 2: The Renaissance and Mannerism Week 3: Classicism versus...
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Bibliotherapy-healing the soul through literature
Workshop 1: 'Bibliotherapy: Healing the Soul Through Literature' From the first libraries in ancient Egypt and Greece, described as “temples to heal the soul”, it was understood that literature has a profound effect upon the heart and intellect of the reader, allowing a deeper understanding of human nature and its conditions. Join biblio-enthusiast Alana Marshall over a series of three workshops where you will learn and apply methods and techniques for insightful personal growth...
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Creating and Sharing Memorable Photos
With the holiday season on the way, have fun with your camera! There are holidays, swimming, travel adventures and Christmas/New Year celebrations. It’s also when photographers buy more new cameras than any other time. Creating Memorable Photos is an informative and fun three hour workshop; providing helpful tips to obtaining sharper, better exposed, memorable images with suggestions for dynamic design and the occasional ‘wow’ image. The workshop includes: • Taking photographs...
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Mastering Facebook for Business
Over 17 million Australians now use Facebook, and more than half of them log in every single day. Like it or loathe it, Facebook is a great way to communicate with all manner of people and this advanced Facebook course will look at how you can use it to promote a business or cause. Content in this workshop will include how to set up and optimise a Facebook business page and how to develop a winning content strategy. We’ll also look at Facebook groups as another great way to engage...
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Understanding the sharemarket - how to Warren Buffett your way to wealth
Warren Buffett is arguably the world’s greatest investor. With an impeccable track record and a net worth approaching $100B, understanding his approach to investing in the sharemarket is vital for anyone wanting to build their wealth over the long term. This interactive workshop will cover investment basics, key concepts and calculations you need to know, behavioural investing, investment case studies and sources of information. OUTLINE Buffett & Berkshire Hathaway – Background...
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The science of happiness
Everyone wants to be happy and there are many ways to define and pursue happiness. But how many of those ways are supported by science? Learn the fundamentals of positive psychology and explore wellbeing, happiness and human potential from a whole new perspective. Discover what happiness is according to science, the important role it plays in our lives, and the benefits it brings. Let positive psychology expert Annika Rose guide you through the insights from research and how to...
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Shine: The essentials of self-care
Increase your self-awareness, invest in your self-care and learn simple strategies to stress less. Say hello to a happier, healthier you! Learn all about being kinder to yourself and try proven practices to make you feel happier and boost your overall sense of well-being and self-acceptance. This course is presented by Annika Rose, a well respected social entrepreneur, well-being scientist and meditation teacher. She has worked as a mental health professional in both the UK and...
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Getting the most out of Facebook
Facebook is far more than just seeing photos of new babies or your friend’s holiday. This workshop will begin with the basics of setting up your Facebook profile properly and with the right privacy settings, and talk about the various ways to upload photo and videos, as well as the ins and outs of interacting with what other people post. Beyond connecting with your family and friends, Facebook has all kinds of useful aspects. We will cover Facebook messenger, the power of Facebook...
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