Language and culture

AUT's language and culture programmes focus on language in its widest sense. Our courses cover the study of languages such as New Zealand Sign Language, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish and Korean, as well as the areas of creative writing, English and its relationship with new media, translation and interpreting, international studies and the importance of intercultural competencies, discourse analysis and language teaching.

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Research in language and culture

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across the field of language and culture.

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International student exchange

Immerse yourself in another culture while you study and have the adventure of your life. Check out where you can go on exchange – and read some stories from returned AUT students.

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Nick Jones’ fascination with storytelling started in his childhood. Now he’s joined Swedish games creator Sharkmob in London. AUT’s Insight meets him.
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Episode two of AUT’s 2022 Pacific Language Week Video series – AUT Focus on Sustainability – is live.
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The masculine discourse of men who knit
01 Mar, 2022
Men who knit use language on social media that justifies their participation in the craft.
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Eight AUT academics have been promoted to the position of Professor, and a further 22 have been appointed as Associate Professors.
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AUT continues to climb up the global university rankings joining the University of Otago in second place in NZ and the top 250 universities in the world.
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Byron Gibbons
Chikita Kodikal
Mustafa Derbashi
Thalia Henry
Rachel Roberts
Byron Gibbons
Great graduatesByron GibbonsNew Zealand Sign Language Interpreter, WellingtonBachelor of ArtsAs a Child of a Deaf Adult (CODA), New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf culture are valuable parts of his identity, says Bachelor of Arts alumnus Byron Gibbons.As a Child of a Deaf Adult (CODA), New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf culture are valuable parts of his identity, says Byron Gibbons who completed a Bachelor of Arts in New Zealand Sign Language – English Interpreting. He is passionate about creating a more equal and fair society for Deaf New Zealanders.
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Chikita Kodikal
Great graduatesChikita KodikalGraduate, Te Kawa Mataaho – Public Service Commission / Founder, Allied Justice AotearoaBachelor of Arts
Bachelor of LawsUnderstanding more than one language and culture is crucial today, says Chikita Kodikal who came to AUT to enrol in a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws.Understanding more than one language and culture is crucial in today’s day and age, says Chikita Kodikal who came to AUT to enrol in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws double degrees. After completing her studies in early 2021, she is now part of the highly sought-after graduate programme at Te Kawa Mataaho – Public Service Commission.
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Mustafa Derbashi
Great graduatesMustafa DerbashiFreelance Interpreter/Cultural AdvisorGraduate Certificate in ArtsA good interpreter helps new arrivals integrate into New Zealand society, says Dr Mustafa Derbashi who now works as a professional Arabic/English interpreter.A good professional interpreter really helps new arrivals integrate into New Zealand society, says AUT interpreting alumnus Dr Mustafa Derbashi who was recently chosen by the High Court to interpret at the sentencing of the Christchurch mosque attacker. His journey towards becoming an interpreter started when he first met AUT’s interpreting staff, says Mustafa who is Palestinian and has lived in New Zealand since 2001.
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Thalia Henry
Great graduatesThalia HenryAuthorMaster of Creative WritingNot many award-winning novels start life as a postgraduate assignment, but that was certainly the case for Thalia Henry and her debut novel Beneath Pale Water.Not many award-winning novels start life as a postgraduate assignment, but that was certainly the case for Thalia Henry and her debut novel Beneath Pale Water. The novel was awarded an IPPY gold medal award in the category Best Regional Fiction, Australia and New Zealand. Since graduating from AUT, Thalia has been busy writing as well as helping other authors get their work published.
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Rachel Roberts
Great graduatesRachel RobertsBachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Communication StudiesFor Rachel Roberts, taking one Japanese course as part of her communications degree is all it took to realise she wanted to study Japanese full-time.For Rachel Roberts, taking one Japanese course as part of her communications degree is all it took to realise she wanted to study Japanese full-time. She has enjoyed getting to know her classmates and make new friends, and she found the academic staff passionate about their subjects and happy to pass their knowledge on to students.
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