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Department of Languages and Cultures
We explore how people use language and other media to connect with each other and tell their stories.
We produce graduates who contribute to our understanding of cultural expression, identity and cultural diversity.
World-class research
We’re ranked 'above world standard' for our research in language, communication and culture.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Real-world experience
Put your language skills into practice with professional placements in Australia and overseas.
Take a look at La Trobe's overseas study options.
Connect with a network of galleries
Access innovative programs through the La Trobe Art Institute and its network of galleries.
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Study a language
Build language skills, advance your career and gain a rich understanding of the world’s cultures.
Study with us
Events
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Methods in Dialectology XVIII
Monday 01 July 12:00am
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Open Day – Melbourne Campus
Sunday 04 August 10:00am
News
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Forgotten women writers and poets
Uncovering the forgotten women writers and poets of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries
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Celebrating student success
La Trobe's School of Humanities and Social Sciences has recognised its outstanding students at its annual prize ceremony
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La Trobe #1 in Victoria in employment rankings
La Trobe leads employment rankings in Victoria
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more