Prerequisite to BASQ 605 is BASQ 204. Literature of the Basques in Basque, French, and Spanish. Readings in English translation. Course conducted in English. BASQ 660 Topics in Basque Cultural Studies, up to 6 credits.
Topics vary from semester to semester.
The transformations of Basque social and political institutions brought about by the ongoing process of supranational Europeanization, as reflected in youth movements, literature, and popular culture. Survey of the culture of the Basque people of Europe, including occupations, cultural institutions, oral traditions, and art, as well as their transformations in emigrant settings such as the American West. Includes significance of food-centered activities to gender relations. Independent Study, Basque Language, up to 3 credits. The Basque Tutorial Ph.D. program represents a unique opportunity for the right student.