Concentration on verb forms. Literature of the Basques in Basque, French, and Spanish. Readings in English translation. Course conducted in English. BASQ 460 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 suprantional 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. Also, the Center for Basque Studies has the flexibility to accept any appropriate course taken on the University Studies Abroad Consortium program as a substitute for those listed above.