ROM0B114 Basque History and Culture I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Asier Amezaga Etxebarria, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Petr Dytrt, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
During this course, the students will meet both Basque customs and traditions as well as the current situation in the linguistic and cultural background.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction. Euskal cultura and Basque culture. 2. Prehistory. From the caves to the crómlech. 3. Romanization and Christianity. Paganism, catolicism, (protestantism) and civil religión. 4. The baserri. Capitalism and industrialization. 5. Basque sociability. Cuadrilla, sukaldea and jaiak. 6. History of the Basque Nationalism and its cultural legacy. 7. Music. Folkolore, songbooks and euskal kanta berria. 8. Desindustrialization and postmodernity. Pott Banda. Basque Radical Rock. Gaztetxes
Literature
  • Zulaika, Joseba (2012). Tradizioak = Tradiciones = Traditions. Donostia: Etxepare.
  • Aristi, Pako (2012). Euskal kantagintza berria: 1961-1981. Donostia: Erein.
  • Bazán, Iñaki (coor.) (2012). De Túbal a Aitor. Historia de Vasconia. Donostia: Etxepare.
  • Xamar; Ibaizabal & Zenbat gara (2013). Euskara jendea. 6 DVD.
  • Eskisabel Urtuzaga, Jon (2012). Euskal kantagintza = La canción vasca: pop, rock, folk= Basque Songwriting: Pop, Rock, Folk. Donostia: Etxepare.
Teaching methods
The lectures will make an introduction to analyze the context of different cultural expressions. Thru those lectures previously worked materials (audio, video, image, text). Therefore, participation and positive attitude are essential in this subject. The students conducted a final written individual work and they will have to demonstrate their knowledge of the literature Basque taught during the course.
Assessment methods
Written test (%70). Participation (%30): in addition to active participation and homework, to aim these points is essential to attend classes.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018.
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