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Language and literature, Reo me te mātātuhi

Language and literature is the study of the structure and use of languages and literature.

It gives you an understanding of the structure, sound and shape of language, to see how literature has developed, and how to study languages and literature in their social and cultural context.

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You might learn about

  • foreign languages and literature
  • speaking, understanding, reading and writing foreign languages
  • translating and interpreting languages
  • how literary styles have changed
  • writing techniques
  • how to analyse writing styles and content

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