Language and culture

AUT's language and culture programmes focus on language in its widest sense. Our courses cover 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.

Culture is at the heart of everything we do: we realise that language and culture are inextricably bound – one can't exist without the other.

Centre for Creative Writing

AUT’s Centre for Creative Writing offers an open and exciting learning environment where you can pursue your creative writing ideas and turn them into reality. Based in Auckland city, the centre offers multiple study pathways and the chance to gain advanced qualifications.

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Research in language and culture

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across 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.

Exchange for AUT students

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AUTSA's Foodie Godmother pantry
AUT's new Professors
Staff and students involved with the Haru no Kawa art exhibition
The Sustainability Taskforce at the Roadmap launch
The 2018 Blue Award recipients
AUTSA's Foodie Godmother pantry
Can you help the Foodie Godmother?
02 Nov, 2018
AUTSA’s Foodie Godmother needs donations of food and personal hygiene products for students in need. Can you help?
AUT's new Professors
New Professors and Associate Professors
01 Nov, 2018
AUT has announced the promotion to Professor of seven senior academics. A further 16 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.
Staff and students involved with the Haru no Kawa art exhibition
Arts student plans dream event
30 Oct, 2018
Final-year student Hannah Bradley was given a rare opportunity to host her own event as part of her workplace experience with Auckland Artweek.
The Sustainability Taskforce at the Roadmap launch
Minister launches sustainable blueprint
24 Oct, 2018
The Minister for Climate Change, the Hon James Shaw officially launched AUT’s Sustainability Roadmap on Friday 19 October.
The 2018 Blue Award recipients
AUT Blue Awards recognise top students
17 Oct, 2018
41 AUT students were honoured for their sporting, artistic and cultural successes on Friday at the AUT Blue Awards.
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Rebekah Guy
Thalia Henry
Ludy Chakhto
Mega Dwi Febriyani
Taylor Marston
Rebekah Guy
Great graduatesRebekah GuyNew Zealand Sign Language InterpreterBachelor of ArtsWhen Rebekah Guy first discovered Sign Language interpreting, it was love at first sight. Now, a Sign Language Interpreter, she loves the variety of her work.When Rebekah Guy first discovered Sign Language interpreting, it was love at first sight. Choosing to study at AUT was a life-changing decision for her. Once she had made the decision, she instantly knew it was the right one. She enjoyed being part of the supportive environment, and loved that the classes were interactive and could be adapted to the needs of Sign Language classes.
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 recently 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.
Ludy Chakhto
Great graduatesLudy ChakhtoInterpreter, Mangere Refugee Resettlement CentreGraduate Diploma in ArtsAUT interpreting alumna Ludy Chakhto came to New Zealand from Syria and now helps other refugees as an interpreter at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre.Interpreting is about more than spoken language, says AUT alumna Ludy Chakhto who came to New Zealand as a refugee from Syria. She did a Graduate Diploma in Arts in Interpreting, and says the course focused on the areas needed to help people integrate into social life in New Zealand. Ludy now applies her interpreting skills as an interpreter at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre.
Mega Dwi Febriyani
Great graduatesMega Dwi FebriyaniLanguage Teacher, Vocational School of Agriculture, West Nusa Tenggara Province, IndonesiaMaster of Professional Language StudiesThe Master of Professional Language Studies is the best choice for language teachers who want to enhance their teaching skills, says Mega Febriyani.The Master of Professional Language Studies is the best choice for language teachers who want to enhance their teaching skills, says Mega Febriyani. The practical assignments throughout her degree were great, says Mega who came to AUT as an international student from Indonesia. The diverse student community was one of the highlights of her time at AUT.
Taylor Marston
Great graduatesTaylor MarstonStudent, Kobe University, JapanPostgraduate Certificate in Business Studies
Bachelor of ArtsHe was always drawn to Asian culture, says AUT Bachelor of Arts alumnus Taylor Marston who was twice awarded the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia.He was always drawn to Asian culture, says AUT Bachelor of Arts alumnus Taylor Marston who was twice awarded the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia.
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