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.
Study a language
Build language skills, advance your career and gain a rich understanding of the world’s cultures.
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News
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Focus on YA literature
At La Trobe, our work on literature for children and young adults (YA) crosses disciplines, creative forms and critical approaches
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Study tours bring language and culture to life
Languages and Cultures academics are leading study tours to give students a global perspective
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Bees, science, sex and literature in the nineteenth century
New study examines bees, science, sexuality and literary culture in the nineteenth century