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International and community languages at AUT University: department overview
- Also referred to as, or includes, Asian studies, Chinese language and studies, Japanese language and studies, language studies, deaf studies, international languages and studies, community languages, interpreting, sign language, Spanish language, translation
International studies and community languages give us the tools to forge new connections and get involved with the global marketplace. Our scope is broad and covers:
- Chinese language and studies
- Japanese language and studies
- Spanish language
- Sign language and Deaf studies
- Interpreting
- Translation
Head of international and community languages
Deborah Corder
Head of Department, International and Community Languages
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 6080
debbie.corder@aut.ac.nz
International and community languages research interests and associations
International and community languages industry associations
AUT’s teachers and practitioners of language work with the following organisations, some of which offer scholarships and opportunities for work experience.Chinese
- Auckland Chinese Community Centre
- Auckland Chinese Language Association
- Confucius Institute in Auckland
- New Zealand Chinese Association Auckland Inc
- The Asia Foundation
Japanese
- Asia: NZ Online
- Consulate General of Japan
- Jet Programme
- Japan Foundation
- New Zealand Japan Society of Auckland
- Sasakawa Fellowship Fund for Japanese Language Education
Sign language
- Deaf Aotearoa NZ - Reason Deaf Community representation
- Sign Language Interpreters Assoc of NZ (SLIANZ Inc)
Translation and interpreting
Our curriculum includes a practice of the Wordfast Translation Studio suite of tools, courtesy of Wordfast LLC and Yves Champollion.
Student exchange and study abroad
The School of Language and Culture has developed partnerships with overseas universities to enable students to undertake global exchanges.See participating universities
International and community languages degrees and qualifications
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts overview
- Bachelor of Arts in Chinese language
- Bachelor of Arts in Chinese studies
- Bachelor of Arts in international studies
- Bachelor of Arts in interpreting
- Bachelor of Arts in Japanese language
- Bachelor of Arts in Japanese studies
- Bachelor of Arts in translation
Minors and areas of emphasis
- English studies
- English language/Literature
- English language teaching
- Media studies
Other undergraduate qualifications
Postgraduate
- Master of Arts overview
- Master of Arts in applied language studies
- Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
News, events and conferences
Contact the international and community languages department
Ella Harris
PA to Head of School
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 6835
eharris@aut.ac.nz
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Last updated: 16 Jan 2012 4:15pm