nireEHU 
Subject
Basque language and culture
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
This subject is a compulsory subject in the Master in Renewable Energy in the Marine Environment which aims to introduce the students to the local culture. In this subject the student will be familiarised with the Basque language and culture. The students will learn basic Basque through an entertaining task-based communicative language teaching, focused on speaking. Course objectives include the acquisition of basic vocabulary, syntax, and pronunciation by traditional means and/or through the use of digital resources. Another important goal of this course is to introduce the Basque culture by means of projects and activities. After completing this course, the students will be able to handle, in a simple but clear manner on familiar topics in the context of study, life, hobbies etc. and will be able to experience the local culture of the Basque Country.Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GONZALEZ DIOS, ITZIAR | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Bilingual | Basque Philology | itziar.gonzalezd@ehu.eus |
| MUGURUZA ASEGUINOLAZA, BEÑAT | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Adjunto (Ayudante Doctor/A) | Doctor | Bilingual | Basque Philology | benat.muguruza@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Interactuar de manera simple siempre y cuando la otra persona hable despacio y claramente y esté dispuesto a ayudar | 15.0 % |
| Entender y utilizar expresiones cotidianas y frases simples para satisfacer necesidades de un tipo concreto. | 15.0 % |
| Presentarse a sí mismo y presentar a otras personas, preguntar y responder sobre detalles personales como dónde vive, a quién conoce | 15.0 % |
| Entender frases y expresiones recientes relacionadas con áreas relevantes (información personal y familiar, compras, geografía local, empleo...) | 15.0 % |
| Comunicarse en tareas simples y rutinarias que requieran un intercambio de información sobre la familia y las actividades cotidianas | 15.0 % |
| Describir de manera simple su lugar de origen y entorno inmediato | 15.0 % |
| Adquirir nuevas destrezas y organizar la información | 10.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 15 | 22.5 | 37.5 |
| Applied fieldwork groups | 15 | 22.5 | 37.5 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous work | 22.5 | 0 % |
| Exercises | 22.5 | 0 % |
| Expositive classes | 15.0 | 100 % |
| Laboratory/Field | 15.0 | 100 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Works and projects | 40.0 % | 60.0 % |
| Written examination | 40.0 % | 60.0 % |
Ordinary call: orientations and renunciation
- Classroom activities 25 %- Project 25 %
- Final exam: 50 %
Extraordinary call: orientations and renunciation
Exam (% 100)Temary
1 Basque Language1.1 Greetings
1.2 Introducing yourself
1.3 Describing yourself
1.4 Asking basic questions
2 Basque Culture
2.1 Context: Geography and History
2.2 Literature and bertsolaritza
2.3 Lifestyle: sports, music...
If possible, we make some excursions in order to practise what we learn in class.
Bibliography
Compulsory materials
Material provided by teachers in e-gela.Basic bibliography
Etxabe, I. et al. (2011). ARIAN Euskara Ikasteko Metodoa. Donostia: Elkar.Knorr, G. (2010) Kaixo! English-Basque conversation guide. Ed. Txertoa
Links
Dictionary - Morris Student (eu-en, en-eu) <http://www1.euskadi.net/morris/dictionary.htm>Dictionary - Elhuyar (eu-en, eu-es, eu-fr) <http://hiztegiak.elhuyar.org/eu_en>
Dictionary ¿ Aisa - Illustrated dictionary with audio <mailserver.lanabes.com/AISA2//index.html>
Trask, Larry. Some important Basque words and a bit of culture.
<http://www.buber.net/Basque/Euskara/Larry/WebSite/basque.words.html>
Basque cinema - <http://www.nabasque.org/culture/2004-Euskal-Etxeak-Magazine-Basque-Cinema-64_i.pdf>
Basque legends - <http://www.nabasque.org/publications/Basque_Legends.pdf>
Basque proverbs - <http://www.buber.net/Basque/Euskara/PDFs/proverbs.pdf>