Basque Country: Language, Culture and Society

REVISED

Summer 2013 quarter

Faculty

Amaia Martiartu Basque, Spanish, ESL, visual arts

Fields of Study

cultural studies, language studies, political economy and study abroad

Description

Experience life in Mondragon, home of the largest worker-owned industrial cooperative system in the world. Learn about Basque, the ancient unknown language, in situ . Get to know one of the most important self-determination conflicts in Europe. Experience this old country's farming sustainability practices in modern times. And all this in a country with one of the most welcoming people in Europe accompanied with a native Basque Evergreen professor.

This program aims to give students first-hand experience of Basque culture through a three-week living experience in the Basque Country. Students will develop understanding of Basque society and culture through various classes and field trips and daily contact with Basque people. The emphasis is on direct first-hand experience.

The program will take place in the Mondragón area and will consist of three academic components: Basque and optional Spanish language classes, socio-cultural workshops and field trips around the Basque Country, and an individual research project.

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Required Fees

$1600 (A non-refundable deposit of $150 is due by Friday, June 14, 2013.)

Study Abroad

Travel abroad to the Basque country for three weeks: Jul. 13 – Aug. 3.  $1600 (A non-refundable deposit of $150 must be paid by Friday, Jun 14, 2013 to reserve a place in this class.)

Offered During

Day, Evening and Weekend

Program Revisions