Semester Two 2008 Program

Archaeology and History

The archaeology of Mexico
Chris Carter
Session Cancelled: 9.30am-4.30pm Saturday 6 September - $149 ND
We explore the rich mythology and cultural heritage of groups such as the Olmec, the Zapotec, Mixtec, Toltec and the ruthless Aztec. – from their origins to their downfall following the arrival of the Spanish in 1519. This study day will concentrate on the central Valley of Mexico and does not include the Maya.
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Heroes, magic and myth in the Middle Ages
Gillian Polack
6-8pm on 8 Thursdays from 16 October - $274
An understanding of the cosmology, views and literature of the Middle Ages in France and England and the heroes and myths they produced. Also, an understanding of the complexity of magic belief and action at the same place and time.
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The Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans
Wendy Brazil
6-8pm on 6 Thursdays from 7 August - $209
How the Etruscans met the Greeks on their way to Italy and what they passed on to the Romans. If we believe that the Etruscans are colonists from Lydia and had contacts with the Greeks before they settled in Italy they then passed on to the Latins and later the Romans their own culture with Greek overtones as a valuable heritage.
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So you want to research and write history? The sphere of the amateur historian CANCELLED
Members of the Canberra and District Historical Society
7-8.30pm on 8 Wednesdays from 17 September - $209
An enhanced appreciation of the major kinds of historical writing undertaken primarily for one’s love of the subject and for community benefit. You will be shown the major objectives of each kind of history, different approaches in undertaking them, and common issues likely to arise in the research and writing. NB course to be held at premises of CDHS, Curtin, ACT
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The history and heritage of Spain
Chris Carter
Session Cancelled: 9.30am-4.30pm Saturday 11 October - $149 ND
The archaeological remains and beautiful architecture that can be seen in Spain today relects a turbulent history of invasion and conquest. Ideal preparation for travellers, this day explores Spain’s history from the decline of Roman influence and the arrival of the Visigoths in the 16th century to the golden age following the expulsion of the Moore in the 16th century.
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The making of English
Shirley Cornish
Session Cancelled: 6-8pm on 3 Tuesdays from 19 August - $139 ND
Why does English have the largest vocabulary, simplest grammar and most frustrating spelling of the European languages? A volatile history of invasions, bilingualism, word acquisition and colonization shows how English evolved. Gain valuable insights into this essential tool, our language.
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