Cultures, Languages and Linguistics research

We work to deepen understanding of, and communication between, the cultures, languages and histories of the world.

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Our world-class scholarship embraces cultural and linguistic diversity and promotes global citizenship in the digital age.

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We specialise in research on language teaching and learning, and also have expertise in phonology, syntax, pragmatics and sociolinguistics.

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Focusing on China, Japan and Korea, we study film, youth culture, social history, literature, religion, diaspora, nationalism, language teaching, and more.

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We research the pivotal roles that communication plays in shaping the social, political, technological, cultural, and environmental aspects of society.

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We research topics from medieval and Renaissance works to global pop culture and postcolonial literature and historical memory in European languages.

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The Global Studies team is, as its name suggests, working across multiple intellectual fields and transdisciplinary issues around the world and in Aotearoa.

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Professor Annie Goldson

Filmmaker Professor Annie Goldson won Best Editing Award at the TVNZ Awards for her documentary ‘A Mild Touch of Cancer.’

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Dr Patrick Thomsen's research is centred on tautua or service to marginalised communities.

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Professor Mark Mullins is Director of the Japan Studies Centre in this cross-University institute, which undertakes research focusing on engagement with Asia.

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This pan-University institute researches contemporary Europe and EU-related issues, and shared Europe-New Zealand concerns.

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Our interdisciplinary research encompasses state politics, film, Indigenous leadership, responses to ecological degradation and more.

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We encourage research into the historical and contemporary links between Europe and the Pacific.

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