Fall 2008 offerings in Basque Studies

Immerse yourself in the fascinating and colorful Basque culture that is so much an integral part of Idaho and the world. A certificate in Basque Studies will be given by Boise State University upon completion of the equivalent of any combination of 10 units. These units do not count as university credits. For more information & useful resources click on: Modern Languages at Boise State

BASQUE LANGUAGE COURSES:

BASQUE 101
Days: M-W-Th-F
Time: 9:40 - 10:30 am
BSU Main Campus
Instructor: Nere Lete
Taught in: Basque
Credit: 4
Description: Students will develop language competency in a variety of situations and contexts appropriate to the stage of elementary language acquisition.

BASQUE 201
Days: M-W-F
Time: 8:40 - 9:30 am
BSU Campus
Taught in: Basque
Instructor: Nere Lete
Credit: 3
Description: Students will develop language competency in a variety of situations and contexts appropriate to the stage of intermediate language acquisition.

BASQUE 203
Day: TH 5:40-6:30 pm
Basque Museum and Cultural Center
Taught in: Basque
Instructor: Nere Lete
Credit: 1
Description: This practical course will offer students a chance to discuss a variety of topics in Basque.

HISTORY COURSES

BASQUE MIGRATION TO THE NEW WORLD
Day: T-Th
Time: 10:40 - 11:55 am
Taught in: English
Instructor: John Bieter, PhD.
Description: This course will give students insight to migration and culture of the Basques as they traveled to America. Offered as BASQ-STD 379, HIST 380, FORLNG 379.


WEEKEND WORKSHOPS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH (by date)

Basque Ancestry & Genealogy
Date & Time: September 6 & 7 - 9am-5pm
Instrcutor: Lisa Corcostegui, PhD.
Credit: 1
Description: This weekend workshop will give insight to the ancestry and genealogy of the Basques from long ago and present-day. Offered as BASQ-STD 494, FORLNG 494, ANTH 494, HIST 494.

Introduction to Basque Culture
Date & Time: September 20 & 21 - 9am-5pm
Instructor: John Ysursa, PhD.
Credit: 1
Description: This weekend workshop will give insight to Basque culture and traditions in the Basque Country as well as the Americas.

History and Aesthetics of Basque Dance
Date & Time: October 4 & 5 - 9am-5pm
BSU Main Campus
Instructor: Lisa Corcostegui, PhD.
Credit: 1
Description: This weekend workdshop will discuss the history and art behind traditional Basque folk Dance. Offered as BASQ-STD 494, FORLNG 494, THEA 494, ANTH 494, SOC 494

Basques in America
Date & Time: October 18 & 19 - 9am-5pm
Instructor: John Ysursa, PhD.
Credit: 1
Description: This weekend workshop will help better understand the immigration of the Basques to the Americas and their current situation in America.

Introduction to Basque Dance
Date & Time: October 18 & 19 - 9am-5pm
Instructor: Jill Aldape
Credit: 1
Description: This weekend workshop gives you a taste of the Basque Culture through traditional Basque folk dance. Offered as BASQ-STD 494, FORLNG 494, KINS 494

Introduction to Basque Politics
Date & Time: November 15 & 16 - 9am-5pm
Instrcutor: Xabier Irujo, PhD.
Credit: 1
Description: This weekend workshop will give you a taste of the Basque political structure as well as insight to ongoing challenges of the Basque political process culminating in the efforfs to secure a lasting peace. Offered as BASQ-STD 494, FORLNG 494, POLS 494, SOC 494



WEEKEND WORKSHOPS TAUGHT IN SPANISH (by date)

Historia de la Emigracion Vasca en el Mundo (History of Basque Immigration in the World)
Date & Time:
Saturday October 4 - 9am-5pm
Saturday October 11 - 9am-5pm
Instructor: Izaskun Kortazar
Credit: 1
Description: This weekend workshop will explore Basque Immigration throughtought the world. Offered as SPAN 494.

Basque Cinema: Julio Medem
Date & Time:
Saturday November 1 - 9am-5pm
Saturday November 8 - 9am-5pm
Instructor: Nere Lete
Credit: 1
Description: This weekend workshop will discuss and explore Basque Cinema, specifically the works of Julio Medem. Offered as SPAN 494.


To enroll in one or more workshops go to
Extended Studies at Boise State University