University of Nevada, Reno

Online Courses in Basque Studies


Elementary Basque IBASQ 101 • 4 credits
Elementary Basque IIBASQ 102 • 4 credits


An introduction to the language through the development of written and conversational language skills and through structural analysis. Emphasis on Unified Basque (batua). Course materials were written by Dr. Linda White, co-author of the Basque-English Dictionary and teacher of Euskara (Basque) for 15 years. Explanations and workbook exercises are geared specifically to the distance learner with little or no access to native speakers or instruction.
26 lessons; two progress tests; final examination.

For information on fees and on texts and materials used, please see the courses list on the Independent Learning web site.
 


Second Year Basque I BASQ 203 • 3 credits
Second Year Basque IIBASQ 204 • 3 credits

 

Structural review, conversation and writing. Includes further work with the unique structure of the Basque verb and system of suffixes. Prerequisite: BASQ 102 or equivalent. Completion of this course and BASQ 204 satisfies the College of Liberal Arts foreign language requirement.
21 lessons; two progress tests; final examination.

For information on fees and on texts and materials used, please see the courses list on the Independent Learning web site.


Basque Culture* — BASQ 471/671 • 3 credits

Survey of the culture of the Basque people of Europe both in historical perspective and contemporary society; the historical events and social structural features which have stimulated or facilitated extensive Basque emigration to other parts of the world including the American West.
(Also available as Anthropology 414R/614R.)
Instr.: Joseba Zulaika
30 lessons; mid-course and final examinations.

* Semester-based course. For information on enrollment deadlines, fees, and texts and materials used, please see the courses list on the Independent Learning web site.

 


Museums, Architecture, City Renewal: The Bilbao Guggenheim*BASQ 466 • 3 credits


By means of Bilbao’s Guggenheim, this course will explore the role of arts, architecture, museums and cultural industries in regenerating urban centers. Study of Bilbao’s fin de millennium and the interdependencies between museum culture, the international art market, spectacular architecture, tourism and more.
Instr.: Joseba Zulaika
28 lessons; mid-course and final examinations.

* Semester-based course. For information on enrollment deadlines, fees, and on texts and materials used, please see the courses list on the Independent Learning web site.

 


Modern Basque History (1700 to the Present)
BASQ 431 • 3 credits

Social and political history of the Basque Country from the eighteenth century to the present. The most important political, social, and cultural developments within the entire Basque Country will be highlighted, while situating this history within broader European trends and theories of nationalism. 
Instr.: Cameron Watson
28 lessons; mid-course and final examinations.

For information on fees and on texts and materials used, please see the courses list on the Independent Learning web site.

 


Bernardo Atxaga*BASQ 452 • 3 credits

Reading and analysis of Basque writer Bernardo Atxaga’s work in connection with world and Basque literary tradition.
Instr.: Mari Jose Olaziregi
16 weeks; mid-course and final examinations.

* Semester-based course. For information on enrollment deadlines, fees, and on texts and materials used, please see the courses list on the Independent Learning web site.

 


Basque Language, Society, and Culture
BASQ 456 • 3 credits

Social and cultural aspects of the Basque language, including language shift, contact, planning, and interrelationships among language and gender, ethnicity, culture. The course will highlight the role of language in Basque politics and cultural and social practices as well as the influence of social aspects on the language.
Insr.: Estibaliz Amorrortu

For information on fees and on texts and materials used, please see the courses list on the Independent Learning web site.

 


Enrollment
For information about enrollment and course updates, or about Web courses, please go to extendedstudies.unr.edu/ilearn.htm.

Enroll anytime, earn graduate credit, take up to a year to complete a course and enjoy the convenience of studying when and where you choose. All course materials, instructions, texts and payment receipt are mailed to students upon enrollment. Students can finish the course as quickly as 12–16 weeks (no faster), but have an entire year to complete the course, with a possible additional six-month extension, if needed [with the exception of semester-based courses, which do have stricter time limits].

 

Get started today—enroll...
by phone: 775.784.4652 or 800.233.8928
by fax: 775.784.1280

 

The Independent Learning Office is located in the University’s Continuing Education Bldg., Room 225, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89557.

 

And now the University of Nevada, Reno’s online Independent Learning courses allow students majoring in another field at UNR to complete a minor in Basque Studies entirely online.

 

For information on fees, texts and materials used for the above courses, or to find out about other subject offerings, please see the courses list on the Independent Learning web site, or contact Independent Learning.

 

If you would like to receive a free catalog with more than 100 independent learning courses, call the numbers above or e-mail istudy@unr.edu.

 

Formal admission to the University of Nevada, Reno is NOT required of students who enroll in correspondence study courses. Likewise, admission into the independent learning program does not constitute admission to the University.

 

 

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