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APRIL TO DECEMBER 2015

PhilosophyDISPUTED MORAL ISSUESThis course looks at a selection of important philosophical issues surrounding morality and its application to ethical dilemmas. It begins by discussing several competing moral theories in the philosophical literature and goes on to apply these to a number of disputed moral issues. Topics considered include abortion, euthanasia, cloning, genetic enhancement, torture, the death penalty, war and poverty.Dan Burkett is a PhD student and philosophy tutor at Rice University in Houston, Texas. His current area of research is the ethics of punishment, though he previously completed his MA thesis at Victoria University on the possibility of time travel.

6pm-8pm, Thursdays 16 April to 21 May (6 sessions) Fee: $180 ($162) Course: C1511A

TRUTH: DOES IT MATTER?This course draws upon Aristotle, Kant and Heidegger to argue that truth is important in science, education and religion. The alternative is that truth is irrelevant in modern technology, law and religious

practice. The course offers an opportunity to discuss these alternatives.This is an expanded and updated version of a 2011 Continuing Education course. Robert Shaw is a Professor in the School of Business at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. He has worked in New Zealand as a public servant, a teacher and as an elected local government representative. He enjoys discussions on serious topics and holds degrees in science, public policy, education and philosophy.

9am-4pm, Friday 7 & Saturday 8 August Fee: $180 ($162) (see our website for pre-course activity) Course: C1554A

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Art HistoryART IN WARArt suffers during times of armed conflict. It is destroyed, displaced, stolen and lost as war rages around it. Sometimes art is returned after a conflict has passed, but it can remain lost, hidden or

displaced, sometimes for many years or generations, sometimes forever. This course examines the history of art crime during periods of armed conflict, from classical antiquity, the Fourth Crusade, the Thirty Years War, the Napoleonic era, the first and second World Wars, through to Iraq and Afghanistan. Arthur Tompkins is a Judge of the District Court of New Zealand and a Visiting Faculty Member in the Postgraduate Certificate Program in International Art Crime and Heritage Protection, which is presented by the Association for Research into Crimes against Art, at Amelia in Umbria, Italy.

6pm8pm, Wednesdays 8, 15, 22, 29 April & 6 May Fee: $150 ($135) Course: C1517A

ANIMALS IN WESTERN ARTFrom cave paintings to pop art and beyond, animal imagery has been drawn from heraldry, the Bible, superstition and literature to enrich Western art. The course examines this imagery in detail, including its uses and meanings in history painting, statues, portraits, landscapes and more.Pamela Gerrish Nunn, previously of the University of Canterbury, is an experienced adult education tutor and university lecturer. She has published widely on 19th- and 20th-century art topics including British and New Zealand art and women artists.

6pm8pm, Wednesdays 13, 20, 27 May & 3, 10 June Fee: $150 ($135) Course: C1540A

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UNDER CONSTRUCTIONRutherford House, where Continuing Education is based, is undergoing major redevelopment.Because of this most of our classes are in either the Old Government Building or the Railway West Wing.Look for our signs to help you find the right room. If you have any venue queries please contact us at conted@vuw.ac.nz or ph 04 463 6556.

Current EventsTHE BOTTOM BILLION: CAN WE END WORLD POVERTY?Ending world poverty is a major humanitarian concern that poses many challenges. With the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) due to end soon, debate is growing about what

they have achieved and what will replace them. This course explores the existing structures and processes of development assistance, the chances of ending poverty and the proposed replacements for the MDGs.Eric Hanley taught social anthropology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, for 25 years, before spending 17 years as a Senior Social Development Adviser with the United Kingdom Department for International Development aid programme. During that time, he had long-term postings in India, South Africa, the Caribbean, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.

6pm8pm, Wednesdays 22, 29 April & 6, 13, 20 May Fee: $150 ($135) Course: C1504A

A MORE CENTRAL POSITION IN THE COLONY: CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF WELLINGTON AS THE CAPITALAs early as 1854, New Zealands premier, James Fitzgerald, suggested that the General Assembly should be held in a more central position in the

colony, but it wasnt until 1865 that the capital finally moved from Auckland. 26 July 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of Wellington as New Zealands capital city. This course explores Mori and Pkeh perspectives of the capitals social, economic and political history and the context of its move. Joanna Newman is a consultant in archives and records management, Brad Patterson is an Adjunct Research Associate with the Stout Research Centre, Basil Keane and Honiana Love are both with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Jim McAloon teaches in the History Programme at Victoria University.

6pm8pm, Wednesdays 27 May & 3, 10, 17, 24 June Fee: $150 ($135) Course: C1536A

THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANISATIONThis repeat two-hour seminar provides a comprehensive and holistic picture of the United Nations as an organisation. You will learn to evaluate how the United Nations can fulfil its original mandate as the preserver of world peace and its role in the pathway to development and cooperation on a global scale. You may also gain an appreciation of your own role as an empowered global citizen.

Graham Hassall is an Associate Professor in the School of Government at Victoria University.

6pm8pm, Wednesday 28 May FREE - please register on our website Course: C1533B

SURVEILLANCE AND PRIVACY IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALANDThis course introduces contemporary debate about surveillance and asks to what extent New Zealand might be considered a surveillance society. Who is under

surveillance, what data is collected, by what means and for what purposes? Discussion about national state surveillance (past and present), the era of big data and the role new technology plays in ubiquitous consumer monitoring will help you answer these questions and to consider why privacy matters, even if you have nothing to hide.

Kathleen Kuehn is a lecturer in media studies at Victoria University. Her research centres on digital media and cultural production, and has been published across several academic journals including The Political Economy of Communication; Communication, Culture & Critique; International Journal of Communication, amongst others.

6pm8pm, Mondays 20 July to 24 August (6 sessions) Fee: $180 ($162) Course: C1544A

TE KK NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF MUSICIn 2015, NZSM will join with many other arts organisations throughout New Zealand in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Douglas Lilburn, regarded as the grandfather of New Zealand music.

For these and the many other musical events hosted or presented by NZSM, see the events pages on the NZSM website: www.nzsm.ac.nz/events

LESSER KNOWN STORIES OF WORLD WAR IINew Zealanders knowledge of World War II is often limited to official stories. This course seeks to broaden our understanding of the war by telling lesser known personal stories and anecdotes

from different viewpoints. Various topics are covered, such as: stories from the other side the Germans, Italian and Japanese; the importance of food and food policies in the war; the experiences of prisoners of war and political prisoners; how different countries used propaganda; the role of intelligence services, including some spy stories; wartime crime and criminals and the wartime politics of oil and gold. The course also looks at the impact World War II had on three major Asian nations: India, China and Burma. Michael Thomson

6pm8pm, Wednesdays 12, 19, 26 August & 2, 9 September Fee: $150 ($135) Course: C1503A

CHINA: RELIGION AND POLITICSThis course begins by asking why there has been a remarkable religious revival in China since the 1980s. And it seeks to understand the ways in which the Party-state has responded to this revival by examining the dynamic interplay between religion and politics through 2500 years of Chinese history. Pauline Keating

6pm8pm, Thursdays 24 September & 1, 8, 15 October Fee: $120 ($108) Course: C1547A

Music and DanceMUSIC FOR ALL: INCLUSIVE, CREATIVE MUSIC MAKINGMany people think you can only play music if you have talent, or go to lessons and practise a lot. But this is only true if you are trying to play a particular kind of music. Creative music

making is fun, and anyone can participate. This course helps you to use your imagination to find new ways to play music with other people. Each week builds on the musical ideas that have been introduced previously. At the end of the course, the group performs or records the music together. Before you enrol youre welcome to come to a two-hour workshop on 27 May to see what its all about. See our website for more details.Patrice Dennis is a New Zealand-registered music therapist. Before training as a music therapist with the New Zealand School of Music, she worked for 10 years as a registered nurse in mental health services.

1pm3pm, Wednesdays 15 July to 14 October (excl. 26 August & 2 September) (12 sessions)

Fee: $300 Course: C1543A

TOSCA: AN INTRODUCTION TO PUCCINIS OPERATosca herself is the ultimate diva, passionate and jealous, generous and yet able to be ruthlessly violent. The dramatic force of Tosca and its characters fascinates both performers and audiences,

making it one of the most frequently performed operas.The action takes place in Rome about 1800, when the Kingdom of Naples control of Rome is threatened by Napoleons invasion of Italy. The opera includes depictions of torture, murder and suicide, but Giacomo Puccini softens this brutality and deepens the emotional response of the characters and their relationships with exquisite, intimate and passionate music.Attending this seminar in advance of the New Zealand Opera performance, will enhance your experience of Tosca, which is on at the St James Theatre in Wellington from 1017 October.

Peter Baillie is a well-known Wellington tenor with a long and distinguished career in Europe and Australia. He sings and teaches opera in New Zealand and internationally.

2pm5pm, Sunday 4 October Fee: $45 Course: C1548A

Michael is an excellent presenter who clearly has a deep knowledge and love of India.

Understanding India participant, 2014

HistoryCHINA AND JAPAN: COOPERATION AND CONFLICT IN RECENT HISTORYJapans military victory over China in 1894 was a profound shock to Chinas ruling class, mainly because it had long regarded the Japanese as backward and inferior. However, the four decades that followed saw unprecedented ChinaJapan cooperation and exchanges, official and unofficial. They also saw the growth of Japans expansionist ambitions and the development in China of a virulent anti-Japanese nationalism that climaxed in the SinoJapanese war of 193745.This course traces the themes of conflict and cooperation in the ChinaJapan relationship from the late 19th century to the present.

Pauline Keating is a Teaching Fellow and Alexander Bukh is a Senior Lecturer, both from the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations at Victoria University.

6pm8pm, Thursdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 May Fee: $120 ($108) Course: C1513A

UNDERSTANDING INDIAIndia can appear fascinating, charming, colourful, exuberant, baffling, perplexing, contradictory and infuriating. This repeat course seeks to understand modern India, the worlds second most populous nation.

Topics covered include Indian history, religion, people, society, geography, environment, economics and politics.This course is a great introduction to the 2015 study tour of India. See the back page for more information.Michael Thomson graduated in politics and economics from Victoria University. He recently retired from a career in the non-profit sector where he worked in education, government, international aid and development. He has lived and worked in several regions including India, Europe, Australia, Taiwan and South-East Asia.

6pm-8pm, Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 July Fee: $150 ($135) Course: C1538A

UNDERSTANDING MODERN IRANThis course aims to provide an understanding of contemporary Iran and its place in the Middle East, by examining its history and how this has shaped modern Iran. Particular attention is paid to the

historical, religious, linguistic and ethnographical foundations of Iranian identity and culture. The course covers the period from 16th century AD to the late 20th century AD, with a particular focus on 20th-century Iran.

Hamish McGregor is an authority on modern Iran and has a PhD in Iranian history from the Australian National University. He has spent several years working and travelling in Iran.

6pm8pm, Thursdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 August Fee: $120 ($108) Course: C1550A

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Creative WritingWRITING MEMOIRThrough writing a memoir we realise how much we live forwards and understand backwards. Writing a creative memoir combines narration with reflection, and from the wealth of images and memory a

story emerges that is known only to and through you. This interactive workshop invites you to explore and shape your own life experience through creative writing. Diane Comer is a graduate of the University of Iowa Writers Workshop and has been publishing creative nonfiction for over 20 years. She completed her doctorate on migration and the personal essay at the University of Canterbury in 2014. She has taught writing workshops at universities in Sweden and the United States of America, as well as community education courses in Christchurch.

6pm-8pm, 21 April to 9 June (8 sessions) Fee: $375 Course: C1514B

POETRY ON AND OFF THE PAGEIn this course poetry is presented both on and off the page. Elements of chance, play and sound are introduced, alongside a solid grounding in the technical aspects of honing language and style.

The course focuses on sharing your work and giving and receiving constructive feedback. You will be given challenging and enjoyable writing exercises to do in class, plus exercises as inspiration for between classes. Youll explore such issues as: What is good poetry? How can you improve your poems? How do you give and receive constructive feedback? How can you make writing a regular part of your life?

Hinemoana Baker (Raukawa/Toa/Te ti Awa, Ng Tahu, Pkeh) is a writer, musician and teacher of creative writing. She has published three poetry collections and was the 2014 Writer in Residence at the International Institute of Modern Letters.

10am4:30pm, Saturdays 2, 9 & 16 May Fee: $375 (see our website for pre-course activity) Course: C1507A

WRITING SHORT FICTION: ACTIVATE YOUR IMAGINATION AND SHARPEN YOUR SKILLSA good piece of short fiction makes for an intense and powerful reading experience. In this three-day workshop you will examine some fine examples of the genre and undertake guided writing exercises that will help you develop your style and subjects. The sessions cover all the stages of the writing process from the composting and germination of ideas to key points for publishing, and investigates aspects of the craft such as point of view, structure, dialogue and voice. You will need to set aside time for reading and writing between classes.Susan Pearce is the author of Acts of Love (Victoria University Press, 2007) and has published short stories in various journals. She is a former teacher of the Short Fiction course at the International Institute of Modern Letters.

10am4:30pm, Saturdays 2, 9 & 16 May Fee: $375 (see our website for pre-course activity) Course: C1519A

10am4:30pm, Saturdays 31 October & 7, 14 November Fee: $375 (see our website for pre-course activity) Course: C1519B

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FOOD WRITING: FROM RECIPES TO REVIEWSIn this course, you will learn the complete craft of food writing, spanning the full spectrum from recipe-led articles to investigative food features, food and travel features and restaurant reviewing.

The fee for this course includes one set menu lunch at a local cafe, which you will write up in class as a restaurant review.David Burton is Senior Features Writer at Cuisine magazine, a restaurant critic and food writer for The Dominion Post and a culinary historian. He also lectures part-time at Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand Culinary Institute. During his 35 years as a food writer, he has won 28 writing awards, including 10 Qantas Media Awards and seven book awards.

10am4pm, Saturdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August Fee: $395 Course: C1553A

WRITING EFFECTIVE COPYEverything starts with a word. But which word is the right word? Print, radio, television, email, internet in this three-day interactive workshop, you will discover the secrets of successful copywriting.Shaun Fay is an experienced advertising writer and copywriting teacher. He has worked at radio stations around the world and at some of the worlds biggest names in advertising, including DDB Needham, Saatchi and Saatchi, J Walter Thompson and Mojo.

10am4pm, Friday 14, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 August Fee: $375 Course: C1552A

TENSION AND RELEASE IN POETRYThis next-level workshop investigates how poetry can push and pull, generate, meet, or avoid a readers expectations. As in other art forms, poets can use their material to create pressure and then choose when and how to relieve it. Each of the three sessions involve reading, writing, workshopping and listening to and watching your own and others poems. Hinemoana Baker

10am4:30pm, Saturdays 5, 12 & 19 September Fee: $375 (see our website for pre-course activity) Course: C1508A

PhotographySHOOTING THE NIGHT SKY: AN EXPLORATION OF NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHYNight photography is, by its nature, magical. In the photographers hands, the camera becomes a magic box that allows the night to be

caught in a way the human eye could never see. Shooting the Night Sky gives you the opportunity to explore and sharpen both your technical and creative skills, so you have the ability and vision to capture the enchanting world that resides in the darkness.Jordyn Okeeffe has been teaching adults how to be creative through the medium of photography for the past decade. She holds an advanced diploma of photography from Massey University, and her work has appeared in Next Magazine. Jordyn is passionate about getting students to see the benefits to their day-to-day lives of being creative.

6pm-8pm, Mondays 11 May to 20 July (excl. 1 June) (10 sessions) Fee: $360 Course: C1531A

UNLIMITED VISION PHOTOGRAPHY: INTENTION, PROCESS AND EXPRESSIONPhotography is a mixture of science and art. In this course youll explore picture making as more than a collection of technical elements. You will learn that good photographs come from a combination of creative processes and strong technical skills, and when purposefully melded they allow you to make images that matter to you and your viewers.Jordyn Okeeffe

6pm-8pm, Mondays 31 August to 19 October & 9:30am1:30pm, Saturday 17 October (9 sessions)

Fee: $360 Course: C1532A

Ancient WorldTHE MAYAN CIVILISATIONThe rise and fall of the Mayan civilisation is as fascinating as its legacy, which even today, looks silently at humankind from the depths of the Yucatan jungle. Learn about the important features of the great Mayan

civilisation from science and mythology to architecture and society and its influence in modern Mexico. This course is a great introduction to the 2015 study tour of Mexico. See the back page for more information.Rodrigo Azaola is a Mexican career diplomat. He is based in Wellington as the Consul of the Mexican Embassy. In 2014, he taught a Continuing Education course on the Aztec Empire.Claudia Arozqueta is an art critic and curator. She has been a regular contributor to academic publications and international art magazines.

6pm8pm, Tuesdays 5, 12, 19, 26 May & 2 June Fee: $150 ($135) Course: C1534A

Writing courses with the International Institute of Modern LettersTRIMESTER 2 COURSESMAORI & PASIFIKA CREATIVE WRITING (CREW 256) Tina Makereti and Hinemoana Baker Tuesdays 10am-1pmThis writing workshop is for students who wish to produce fiction, creative non-fiction or poetry which is informed by Mori or Pasifika perspectives.

SCIENCE WRITING (CREW 352)Ashleigh Young and Rebecca Priestley Fridays 3pm-6pmThis workshop provides expert support for writing projects with a science focus. Youll be working with leading science writer and Listener columnist Rebecca Priestley and noted essayist and poet Ashleigh Young, exploring nonfiction science writing possibilities: essays, articles, memoir, travel narratives, biography.

WRITING FOR THEATRE (CREW 353)Briar Grace-Smith Fridays 10am-1pmThis course provides grounding in the art and craft of writing scripts for live performance. Students will develop an understanding of structure, theatricality, story, character, action, dialogue and scene construction.

WRITING FOR CHILDREN (CREW 255)Eirlys Hunter Mondays 4pm-7pmThis creative writing workshop, convened by Eirlys Hunter explores different forms of writing for the pre-adolescent child: picture books, plays, short stories and the novel.

SHORT FICTION (CREW 254)Pip Adam Fridays 10am-1pmAn intensive introduction to the craft of short fiction, led by an award-winning writer. The weekly workshops will focus on your writing while also taking you through key short stories from around the world.

POETRY (CREW 253)Hinemoana Baker Thursdays 3pm-6pmAn opportunity to work with one of the countrys leading poets, this course uses writing exercises, readings and discussion of work-in-progress to develop your skills.

Applications close 21 June 2015. For more information and application deadlines email: modernletters@vuw.ac.nz or visit: www.victoria.ac.nz/modernletters or call: 04 463 6854

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NEW ZEALAND SIGN LANGUAGE 1New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is the language of the New Zealand Deaf community and was recognised as the countrys third official language in 2006. In this beginners course, youll learn basic NZSL

skills necessary for simple communication with Deaf people. This class is in NZSL only so leave your voice at the door and come and learn sign language in a fun and interactive way! Sara Pivac Alexander is a Lecturer for the Deaf Studies Research Unit at Victoria University and has taught New Zealand Sign Language at the university since 2006.

5:45pm7:45pm, Mondays 13 April to 29 June (10 sessions) Fee: $240 ($216) Course: C1523A

NEW ZEALAND SIGN LANGUAGE 2Following on from New Zealand Sign Language 1 this post-beginners course will focus on receptive and expressive skills for everyday communication in NZSL. Sara Pivac Alexander

5:45pm7:45pm, Mondays 3 August to 5 October (10 sessions) Fee: $240 ($216) Course: C1524A

AN INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTUREThe philosophy of this course is that Russian is best learned when all skills, written and oral, are combined and taught on the basis of background knowledge of the Russian

world. Thus, Russian culture is an essential part of this Russian language and culture course for beginners. This eight-week course is designed to help you develop the basic language skills necessary to communicate in Russian in various situations. Olga Suvorova has a PhD in cultural anthropology and an MA Hons in Linguistics from Lomonosov Moscow State University. She has extensive experience working in both the private and public sectors.

6pm8pm, Thursdays 11 June to 30 July (8 sessions) Fee: $200 ($180) Course: C1526A

SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERSThis course provides an introduction to Spanish for absolute beginners or those with very little knowledge of the language. It gives a good grounding in pronunciation, vocabulary and basic grammar

and is particularly useful if you are travelling to a Spanish speaking country.Martha Jimenez Almazan has over 35 years experience as a freelance translator, interpreter and teacher of Spanish language and the culture of Latin America.

6:15pm to 8:15pm, Tuesdays 18 August to 6 October (8 sessions)

Fee: $200 ($180) Course: C1555A

Professional and Executive DevelopmentVictoria offers a wide range of professional development public courses to meet individual and business

development needs.

Full course information and course dates can be found on our website www.victoria.ac.nz/profdev

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Languages and CultureWORKPLACE MORI Ko taku reo taku ohooho, ko taku reo taku mapihi mauria. My language is my awakening, my language is the window to my soul. In this eight-week introductory course, you will learn basic

Mori language skills for communicating at work, and gain an understanding of Mori cultural concepts and protocols as they relate to the workplace. Join us if you wish to start learning and using te reo Mori at work and in your personal life. Ewan Pohe (Rongomaiwahine, Ngti Kahungunu, Pkeh) has a PhD in Mori Studies, specialising in language revitalisation. He was a Mori language tutor at Victoria University for seven years.

11am12:30pm, Tuesdays 19 May to 7 July (8 sessions) Fee: $460 ($414) Course: C1520B

11am12:30pm, Tuesdays 1 September to 20 October (8 sessions)

Fee: $460 ($414) Course: C1520C

EVERYDAY MORI 1Do you wish to learn te reo Mori for your own interest? This eight-week course will teach absolute beginners how to use te reo Mori in their home and in their everyday life.Ewan Pohe

5:45pm7:45pm, Tuesdays 19 May to 7 July (8 sessions) Fee: $200 ($180) Course: C1521B

EVERYDAY MORI 2Following on from Everyday Mori 1 this course continues to teach you how to incorporate te reo Mori into all aspects of your daily life from formal situations to social settings.Ewan Pohe

5:45pm7:45pm, Tuesdays 1 September to 20 October (8 sessions)

Fee: $200 ($180) Course: C1522A

HINDI FOR TRAVELLERSThis introduction to conversational skills in Hindi will suit beginners who would like to learn basic grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The course will be useful for anyone intending to travel or

work in India or who wants to communicate in everyday Hindi with family, friends or partners.Sunita Narayan specialises in capability development. She manages the Wellington Hindi School, where she has been teaching Hindi to children and adults. Most recently she designed and ran a six-week Hindi language and culture course for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

5:45pm7:45pm, Wednesdays 5 August to 23 September (8 sessions)

Fee: $200 ($180) Course: C1546AUPCOMING COURSE... ANTARCTICA ONLINEExplore Antarctic science, history and culture in this fully online course taught by Victoria University researchers and with lectures filmed in Antarctica. 18 lectures will be delivered over 6 weeksYou will need an external email address and a broadband Internet connection capable of streaming video to participate in this online course. Cliff Atkins, Rebecca Priestley, Rhian Salmon

Course coordinator: Rebecca Priestley

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EXPLOSIONS AND FALLOUT: THE HISTORY OF THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATUREThis six-week course takes you on an exciting journey through the history of the Nobel Literature Prize since 1901: reactions to the awards,

controversies, scandals, omissions, hidden treasures You will be introduced to the nomination and selection process, to works by each of the 111 laureates and to the distribution of laureates by language, continent, gender and genre. Native speakers will read extracts from original works while you follow the translations and then share your discoveries and reactions with other class members.David Groves read English at Cambridge University, taught English language and literature at Genoa University in Italy, was head of the Italian Department at the Polytechnic of Central London, and then directed the Victoria University Italian programme for over two decades. He works as a professional translator and reads several of the European languages fluently. He will be spending time in the first part of 2015 researching in the Archives of the Swedish Academy in Stockholm.

6pm-8pm, Wednesdays 16 September to 21 October (6 sessions) Fee: $180 ($162) Course: C1537A

LiteratureSHAKESPEARES HAMLET: UNPACKING 400 YEARS OF CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL BAGGAGE If Hamlet was William Shakespeares only surviving play, we would probably still consider him one of the greatest

playwrights to have ever lived. Hamlet is his most famous play and, in many respects, his masterpiece, but 400 years of cultural and historical baggage have altered beyond recognition the play its original audience would have seen. This course looks at how Hamlet would have appeared to an Elizabethan audience in 1601. It considers the four centuries of philosophical and theatrical change that we will be bringing with us when we see the Globe-to-Globe production of Hamlet in Wellington on 12 June 2015.David Lawrence is an award-winning theatre director and a Hunter Fellow of Victoria University. In 2013, he was part of the International Actors Fellowship at Shakespeares Globe.

1pm-3pm, Saturdays 23, 30 May & 6 June Fee: $90 ($81) Course: C1556A

KING ARTHUR: SWORDS AND SORCERY, TRUTH AND LEGENDWe all think we know the story of King Arthur, Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table, but what is truth and what is legend? In this 6-week course you will trace the origins and discuss the misconceptions of the Arthurian stories. You will also examine the enduring appeal of this 1500-year-old war hero, still a popular source in modern-day adaptations. David White is a historian and education professional who studied History and English at the University of Kansas. He created and manages the website King Arthur: A Man for the Ages (www.matterofbritain.com)

6pm-8pm, Thursdays 18 June to 23 July (6 sessions) Fee: $180 ($162) Course: C1539A

READING SHAKESPEARE: THE WINTERS TALEThis course discusses the meaning of, and ideas in, The Winters Tale, which is one of Shakespeares last four plays that are often referred to as the Romances.

In some ways, The Winters Tale is a tragi-comedy; it deepens into tragedy after a light-hearted opening, reaches a climax midway and then lightens to a happy conclusion. But it is also a series of contrasts youth and age; town and country; loyalty and betrayal all of which Shakespeare blends into the story, giving it unexpected depth. By reading sections of the play out loud you will gain an appreciation of the genius of William Shakespeare as a dramatist, poet and observer of the human condition.Janet Secker has a BA (Hons) in English from Manchester University (UK). She was a secondary school English teacher for many years and regularly teaches classes in Shakespeare and other English literature studies.

10:30am12:30pm, Saturdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August Fee: $150 ($135) Course: C1549A

Study Tours 2015THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE: SEPTEMBER 2015This study tour, led by Martin Boswell, will combine aeroplane and train travel to create an unforgettable impression of the vastness and fascination of the Russian

Federation. The trip moves from the Russian Far East westwards and includes two non-consecutive days on the Trans-Siberian railway. Beginning in Vladivostok you will travel via Lake Baikal to Moscow, finishing with a week in St Petersburg.

The three-week tour will have as its theme the Russian empire its conquest and consolidation, its trials and triumphs, its replacement by the Soviet Union and, in the twenty-first century, its resurgence.

MEXICO: MAYAN TO MODERN: OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015Experience the full flavour of Mexico in this 3-week tour, which spans the countrys unique history from the ancient Mayans and Aztecs through to the modern

artists and artisans of Mexico City. Starting in Cancun on the Yucatan Peninsula you will explore the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, Tulum and Palenque.

You will go off-the-beaten-track to San Juan Chamula, a village populated by Mayan descendants, and end the tour with 7 nights in Mexico City; discovering the Aztec core of the city at Templo Mayor, visiting the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan, and following the lives and art of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.See also the related short course in this brochure The Mayan Civilisation.

INDIA OLD AND NEW: OCTOBER 2015 India is diverse, contrasting, colourful and vibrant. Ancient traditions co-exist with modern lifestyles. This 3-week guided study tour in October will consider the extent to

which India is maintaining its traditions while embracing modernity. The tour will visit Indias two north-western states, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Rajasthan represents the best of old India, famous for its magnificent palaces and forts, exuberant traditional textiles and garments, nomadic tribes, elephants and camels. Gujarat symbolises the new India - progressive, modern, hi-tech and a major centre for innovation and export industries. At times this tour will take you off the main tourist track you will visit a traditional village community, a local environmental conservation project, the ashram where Ghandi lived for 12 years, and you will meet some of Indias most creative young innovators in the textile, fashion and jewellery industries.

See also the related short course in this brochure Understanding India.

PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION IN ITALY: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015Experience the care of Italian heritage first hand and hands-on under the direction of Carolina Izzo. This 17-day tour provides conservators,

registrars, collection managers, museum curators and selected students with specialist training in preventive conservation, from theory to practice. The primary locations of the tour will be the Capodimonte Museum and Pignatelli Museum in Naples. Other tour activities include visits to Villa San Michele on the island of Capri and to the excavated city of Pompeii or Herculaneum and 3 days in Florence visiting the Uffizi Gallery and Lucia Dori Conservation Studio.

FAMILY AND MEMORY IN CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN NOVELSFamily has traditionally been important in Italian history and culture. Literature often represents fatherson or motherdaughter relationships or those between siblings. Typically, novels have

challenged the traditional idea of the Italian family, giving problematic thought-provoking portraits of this institution. This course analyses the representation of families in some of the most important contemporary Italian writers, such as Alberto Moravia, Elsa Morante and Natalia Ginzburg. Through the investigation of memoirs, semi-autobiographical stories and fiction set in different decades of recent Italian history, the course highlights an evolution in the representation of this topic.Barbara Pezzotti is an Honorary Research Associate of the Australasian Centre for Italian Studies. She has published several articles and book chapters on Italian contemporary literature. She is also a former journalist for the Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 ore (the Italian equivalent of the Financial Times or Wall Street Journal).

6pm8pm, Tuesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 October Fee: $120 ($108) (see our website for reading list) Course: C1551A

a great prompt to read outside ones normal tastes.

Masters of Italian Crime Fiction participant, 2014

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Applications are now open for these tours. Full itineraries and enrolment details can be found on our website www.victoria.ac.nz/studytours

Victoria Continuing Education programmes provide a way to enhance and enrich knowledge.

Commemorating and Celebrating participant, 2015

Mind and BodySPORT PSYCHOLOGY FOR COACHES AND ATHLETESSport Psychology applies a scientific approach to people in sport and exercise contexts. This includes studying how psychological factors affect you or your teams performance in

sport and how participation in exercise and sport affects us. This course applies scientifically-based thinking to strategies that can help both coaches and athletes.Christoph Huelsmann is a clinical psychologist. He works part-time in private practice and as a Clinical Advisor for the Accident Compensation Corporation. He holds degrees in family therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.

6pm8pm, Tuesdays 21 July to 1 September (excluding 11 August) (6 sessions)

Fee: $180 ($162) Course: C1518A

CREATIVE AGEINGAgeing is one experience that all human beings have vitally in common. We are living increasingly long lives, but what are we to think of this, how might we feel about it and how could we usefully, provocatively and imaginatively express this experience of a longer life, both for ourselves and our culture? This interdisciplinary and interactive course develops creative strategies and techniques that stimulate the imagination and encourage collective and collaborative play. John Downie has had a long and productive life as a professional artist and teacher, particularly as a writer, director and cultural animateur in the United Kingdom, United States and New Zealand. He recently retired as Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Film at Victoria University.

6pm-8pm, Tuesdays 4 August to 22 September and 10am-4pm, Saturday 26 September & 3 October (10 sessions)

Fee: $300 Course: C1545A

RETHINKING RETIREMENTThis four-week course will help you assess and prepare for the next stage in your life. You will plan for your home and health needs, your work options (both paid and unpaid), your networks and relationships and how to achieve a balance between them. This course does not include financial planning.Ron Tustin has worked as a coach since 2006. He was trained at CoachU. He is also a public health practitioner, has been a filmmaker, a real estate consultant and a school teacher. Ron is a contributing writer to www.grownups.co.nz

6pm8pm, Thursdays 27 August & 3, 10, 17 September Fee: $120 ($108) (contact us about our couples discount) Course: C1541A

SETTING GOALS AND MAKING THEM HAPPENIf you are thinking now is the right time to move on in your life and focus on your achievements, this is the course for you. It discusses and tests what works to ensure goals are

actually achieved. It examines the discipline of coaching and what the science of happiness can teach us; looks at how to remove the obstacles to make our goals happen; how to create balance in our lives and build the confidence and motivation to reach our goals. Ron Tustin

9.30am-4.30pm, Saturdays 5 & 12 September Fee: $180 ($162) Course: C1542A

Victoria Continuing Education www.victoria.ac.nz/conted Ph: 04-463 6556 Email: conted@vuw.ac.nz Level 2, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay Victoria Continuing Education www.victoria.ac.nz/conted Ph: 04-463 6556 Email: conted@vuw.ac.nz Level 2, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay Victoria Continuing Education www.victoria.ac.nz/conted Ph: 04-463 6556 Email: conted@vuw.ac.nz Level 2, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay

Access VictoriaSCIE201: ENERGY, SOCIETY AND THE FUTUREThis course overviews different energy sources, past and present (including thermal, gravity & fluid, and solar) and examines associated scientific,

environmental and social issues. On completion, students will be able to assess energy-related issues and arguments with reference to sound scientific and historical information. This is a fully online course.

13 July to 15 November Fee: $300 Course: A1510A

CLAS102: GREEK ART: MYTH AND CULTUREA survey of the development of Greek art and architecture, and what it tells us about the myths, lives and beliefs of the culture that produced it, from the Dark Ages to the end of the

Hellenistic period. Illustrated with slides and with reference to Classics own collection of Greek pottery.

2:10pm-3pm, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 13 July to 16 October

Fee: $400 Course: A1501A

CLAS105: ROMAN HISTORY AND SOCIETYThe history of Rome from its origins to its fall by way of a fast-moving survey concentrating on Roman imperialism, republican ideologies, the overthrow of

the republic by Caesar and Augustus, and the difficulties of coping with emperors. Special attention is given to ancient literary sources and the problems they throw up.

11am-11.50am, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 13 July to 16 October

Fee: $400 Course: A1503A

ARTH114: ART AND ENCOUNTERFocused on key episodes of cross-cultural encounter from throughout the history of art, this course introduces students to questions of difference and continuity through a consideration of significant artworks and practices. The course incorporates aspects of New Zealand, Maori and Pacific art into a broader history of contact and exchange.

2:10pm-3pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 14 July to 14 October Fee: $400 Course: A1518A

ARTH214: ART IN THE PACIFICA survey of art in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia from pre-historical times to the mid-twentieth century. It will explore a range of critical topics including: Pacific perspectives on the nature and

purpose of art, the role of art within different social and political formations, and indigenous artistic responses to colonialism and modernity.

11am-11:50am, Wednesdays & Fridays 15 July to 16 October Fee: $400 Course: A1513A

ARTH222: NEOCLASSICISM TO IMPRESSIONISMThis course surveys European art from the later 18th-century to around 1900, introducing the principal movements, the leading artists and the theoretical concerns of the period. Beginning with Neoclassicism and Romanticism, two international artistic currents that ran parallel as well as counter to each other, the course then examines Realism and Impressionism, movements which emphasised direct reportage and the rendering of nature in new ways. Particular attention will be paid to French and British art, both academic and avant-garde.

10am-10:50am, Wednesdays & Fridays 15 July to 16 October

Fee: $400 Course: A1514A

ARTH217: THE RENAISSANCEA survey of Renaissance art, 1400-1600 covering the major artists, art and architecture of Italy and Northern Europe. You will examine the impact of patrons, historical context, theoretical ideas, writing from

the period and scientific and technical innovations. Key artists - from Ghiberti, Masaccio, Donatello and Jan van Eyck; through to Michelangelo, Leonardo, Titian, Drer and Holbein - will be investigated.

2:10pm to 3pm, Mondays & Thursdays 13 July to 15 October Fee: $400 Course: A1515A

RELI 108: THE WORLDS RELIGIONSThis course introduces students to the major religious traditions, the relationships between them, and analysis of the role of religion in the contemporary world. Themes

will include: religion and terrorism after 9/11, globalisation and religion, religion and identity, religion and the brain, religion and science, and the future of religion.

12pm-1:50pm, Mondays 13 July to 12 October Fee: $400 Course: A1512A

RELI113: WHAT IS RELIGION? IDENTITY, EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICEReligion continues to be central to society, politics and culture in our world today. This course looks at the role of religion in shaping current debates about vital issues in New Zealand and overseas, such as radical atheism, fundamentalism, same-sex marriage, ethical politics and economy, and religious diversity.

1:10pm-3pm, Thursdays 16 July to 15 October Fee: $400 Course: A1511A

RELI305: DEATH, DYING AND RELIGIONThe course explores the representations of death - mythologies, practices, beliefs and institutions - in contemporary society and in a number of selected religious

traditions. Topics include: dying; suicide; burial and cremation; death in New Zealand; grieving; beliefs in the afterlife; and the representations of death in popular culture.

1:10pm-3pm, Wednesdays 15 July to 14 October Fee: $400 Course: A1516A

RELI331: RELIGION, CONFLICT AND PEACEMAKINGAn exploration of the role of religion in promoting conflict and terror, and of the power and potential of religion for transforming conflict and building peace. There will be a

particular focus on the distinctive historical, theological, symbolic and practical resources religious communities can offer to the task of peacemaking in a violent world

10am-11:50am, Fridays 15 July to 16 October Fee: $400 Course: A1517A

Access Victoria is an opportunity to attend lectures in a mainstream Victoria University course without having to undertake any assignments or assessment.

Access Victoria allows you to attend only the lectures for the course youre enrolled in. You dont attend tutorials or do assessments for the course.

Places are always subject to availability and mainstream students take priority. If the course does fill up and Access Victoria places are no longer available we will contact you before the start of the course.

For more information about what Access Victoria courses offer see our website www.victoria.ac.nz/conted