English, Drama and Writing Studies - The Bachelor of Arts explores a variety of texts (prose fiction, plays, poetry, film adaptations, comics and non-fiction) and develops creative skills. Majors are English, Drama or Writing Studies, Applied Language Studies and Linguistics - Offers a comprehensive programme in Linguistics, from the Bachelor of Arts through to PhD. Teaching and research cover the major aspects of linguistics theory. Asian Studies - An interdisciplinary programme that draws on the wide range of expertise on Asia both in the School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics and across the Faculty of Arts as a whole. Classics and Ancient History - Explores different aspects of ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt. Interests range from pre-dynastic Egypt to late antiquity. Development Studies - Postgraduate programme in Development Studies provides a supportive environment for open, critical debate of leading development issues both in New Zealand and abroad. European Studies - Brings together courses which focus on different aspects of Europe - cultures, languages, history, art, film, literature, philosophy, thought and politics History - Covers a wide range of historical fields and time periods: New Zealand history, Māori and indigenous history, the history of pre-modern and modern Europe, United States history and the history of Asia, Australia and the Pacific. Politics and International Relations - One of the basic questions asked is "who gets what, when, and how?" Instruments of politics include discussion, propaganda, persuasion, legislation, administration, threats, bribes and the use of armed force. Te Wānanga o Waipapa | School of Māori Studies and Pacific Studies - Actively supports Māori and Pacific development by promoting and advancing the knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Pacific world views through teaching and research. Art History - Study and research opportunities range from the Bachelor of Arts through to PhD. Courses can be taken on historical European and American arts, the arts of Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific, and modern and contemporary art. Sociology - Studies diverse aspects of contemporary society and also look back to historical patterns such as capitalism and colonialism. Seeks to understand specific features within different kinds of societies and explore the social arrangements that people make. Anthropology - Includes Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Social Anthropology and Ethnomusicology. Anthropology bridges the natural sciences, human sciences and humanities Philosophy - Programmes explore different areas and styles of philosophy, from Plato to Buddhism. Also offered are specialised study opportunities in Logic and Computation. Mäori Studies - Aims to preserve and advance Māori language, culture and society by focusing on five key areas. Māori language and literature, society and culture, politics, Māori and the media, material culture and performing arts Centre for Continuing Education - Offers access to the University's knowledge and research and encourages the two-way flow of ideas between the University and its many communities. School of Music - A brief history of the School, and information about facilities, resources and creative partnerships.