ROM1BBA12 Basque Cinema

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/2. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Naiara Olaran (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Naiara Olaran
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Milada Malá, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! ROM0B125 Basque Cinema
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
The course proposes an initiation to the Basque cinema and through it a way learn also about Basque culture, history and language. For that purpose, students will watch, analyze and discuss different films.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to identify the main trends of Basque cinematography, as well as give a context and an interpretation to Basque movies.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to Basque cinema. 2. The use and presence of Basque language in Basque cinema industry. 3. Basque question in cinema. 4. Three generations: 80, 90 and the third generation KIMUAK. 5. Getting identity out of focus through parody 6. Future: Basque audiovisual underground
Literature
  • De Pablo, Santiago (1996). El cine en Euskal Herria (1986-1995). Vitoria-Gasteiz: Diputación Foral de Álava.
  • Fernández, Joxean (2012). Euskal zinema=Cine vasco=Basque Cinema. Etxepare
  • Martí-Olivella, Jaume (2003). Basque Cinema: an introduction. Reno: Center for Basque Studies, University of Nevada.
Teaching methods
The lectures will discuss about the films, previously watched by the students. Therefore, participation and positive attitude are essential in this subject. The students will conduct an oral presentation at the end of the course.
Assessment methods
Presentation oral. Participation. In addition to active participation and homework, to pass the subject is essential to attend classes.
Language of instruction
Spanish
Further Comments
The course is taught only once.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
http://www.blogak.com/euskalzinema
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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