The School of Languages and Cultures offers undergraduate, honours and postgraduate studies in a range of Asian, European and Pasifika languages, literatures and cultures.
The subjects taught in the School include Asian Studies, Chinese, Classical Studies, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Pacific Studies, Samoan Studies, Spanish and Latin American Studies, Modern Language and Literary Translation Studies, and Second Language Learning and Teaching.
Dr Emalani Case shares her personal approach to Pacific Studies and how this transforms both her students' perspectives and her research.
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Learning a language can be challenging (and rewarding!) – but you're not alone. Find out how our Language Learning Centre can support your journey.
Going on exchange for a summer, or an entire trimester, will enhance your language skills, and introduce you to new experiences and lifelong friends.
A second language opens up job opportunities in business, education, media, tourism, and more – from Wellington to the wide world.
In November, the Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences celebrated the first graduation of the Diploma in University Studies (Pasifika Pathways). The ceremony was held in the Hunter Council Chamber with family and friends of the graduates, and staff from Va’aomanū Pasifika and the School of Languages and Cultures in attendance.
Antiquities from the Classics Museum at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington are now available online for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of Classical Greek and Roman culture worldwide.
Last Tuesday, a group of year 13 students experienced life as language students at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's School of Languages and Cultures.
Writing Ancient and Medieval Same-Sex Desire: Goals, Methods, ChallengesPostponed until June 2021 (exact date to…
