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.

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

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

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

News
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei: Alec Hawke, Elizabeth Turner and Will ’Ilolahia
Three ladies and their awards
Social change campaigner Richie Hardcore
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Alumni form indie publishing collective
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei: Alec Hawke, Elizabeth Turner and Will ’Ilolahia
Commemorating Bastion Point protest
11 Jun, 2018
Dr Elizabeth Turner, senior lecturer in the School of Language and Culture, was invited to present her doctoral thesis to Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
Three ladies and their awards
AUT staff scoop NZ Sign Language Awards
01 Jun, 2018
Lecturers Susie Ovens and Lynette Pivac were recognised for their impressive achievements at the recent NZ Sign Language Awards ceremony.
Social change campaigner Richie Hardcore
Academia enhances social change tools
19 Apr, 2018
Social change campaigner Richie Hardcore kicked off the AUT Culture and Society Career Fair by stressing the importance of resilience and learning.
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AUT increases presence in QS subject ran...
01 Mar, 2018
New global rankings show AUT now has 13 subjects ranked, with two of them featuring in the top 50 in the world.
Alumni form indie publishing collective
Alumni form indie publishing collective
16 Feb, 2018
A group of AUT creative writing alumni created their own indie publishing company, Cloud Ink Press, to give new authors a voice in the industry.
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Auckland Regional Secondary School Japanese Speech Festival
Saturday 18 Aug, 9:30am - 1pm
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Toby Games
Mega Dwi Febriyani
Rebekah Guy
Ludy Chakhto
Nicola Thomas
Toby Games
Great graduatesToby GamesEnglish Teacher, Qilu Normal University, Jinan City, ChinaBachelor of ArtsAs part of his Bachelor of Arts degree Toby Games spent six months in China on a student exchange programme, and says the experience was life-changing.A personal interest in Chinese language and culture drew Toby Games to AUT’s Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language. As part of his degree he spent six months in China on a student exchange programme, and says the experience was life-changing. After graduating from AUT at the end of 2016, Toby currently works as an English teacher at Qilu Normal University in Jinan City, China.
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.
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.
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.
Nicola Thomas
Great graduatesNicola ThomasHead of Consulting, Transition Partners Limited, Leeds, United KingdomBachelor of ArtsHer understanding of cultural differences and intercultural communication is essential for her career now, says Nicola Thomas; a Kiwi living in the UK.Her understanding of cultural differences and intercultural communication is essential for her career now, says Nicola Thomas; a Kiwi living in the UK. Her interest in international studies was sparked by her travels through South America, Nicola says. Being able to get workplace experience as part of her AUT degree was one of the drawcards for her.
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