ROM0B117 The Bask History and Culture

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
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
Timetable
Thu 17:30–19:05 G22
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
1. Introduction. Euskal cultura and Basque culture. 2. Prehistory. From the caves to the cromlech. 3. Early and late Romanization: religion and language. 4. The baserri. Capitalism, industrialization and branding. 5. From steel to titanium in Athletic Club’s Bilbao. 6. Music. Folkolore, songbooks and euskal kanta berria. 7. 60’s Split: Seeking the Sanctuary of Arantzazu . 8. Desindustrialization and postmodernity. Pott Banda. Basque Radical Rock. Gaztetxes. 9. Basque sociability. Cuadrilla, sukaldea and jaiak. 10. Bertsolaritza. Oral tradition, literatura and body. 11. The question of matriarcalism. Witches yesteryear and nowadays. 12. Identidad vasca contemporánea: branding y arte. / Basque contemprary identity: branding and arts.
Syllabus
  • 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 subject taught during the course.
Literature
  • Igartua, Iván and Zabaltza, Xabier (2012). Euskararen historia laburra = Breve historia de la lengua vasca = A Brief History of the Basque Language. Donostia: Etxepare
  • Zulaika, Joseba (2012). Tradizioak = Tradiciones = Traditions. Donostia: Etxepare.
  • Bazán, Iñaki (coor.) (2012). De Túbal a Aitor. Historia de Vasconia. Donostia: Etxepare.
  • Iziz, Rosa & Iziz, Ana (2017). Historia de las mujeres en Euskal Herria. Iruñea: Txalaparta.
  • Reig, Nacho (dir.) (2010). Amerikanuak. Berde produkzioak.
  • Xamar; Ibaizabal & Zenbat gara (2013). Euskara jendea. 6 DVD.
  • Etxeberria, Hasier (2012). Euskal sukaldaritzaz = Sobre cocina vasca = On Basque Couisine. Donostia: Etxepare.
  • Altuna, Asier (dir.) (2012). Bertsolari. Txintxua Films.
  • Altuna, Asier (dir.) (2015) Amama. Txintxua Films
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 subject taught during the course.
Assessment methods
Written work. Participation. In addition to active participation and homework, to pass the subject is essential to attend classes.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.eke.org
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2019.
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