University General Course Catalog 2012-2013

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Basque Studies, Ph.D.

2322 Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
(775) 784-4854

Basque Tutorial Ph.D. Degree

The interdisciplinary Basque tutorial Ph.D. program gives students in the humanities and social sciences the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies emphasizing Basque-related courses and dissertation research. The program requires a minimum of 73 credits beyond the B.A. degree: 1 credit of comprehensive examination; 48 class credits; and 24 dissertation credits. Up to 24 class credits may be accepted from M.A. work. Of the total 48 class credits, at least 30 must be 700-level. Upon completing the program, students will be awarded a Ph.D. in Basque studies with an emphasis in: anthropology, foreign languages and literatures, geography, history or political science.

The program’s tutorial nature requires the student to complete a plan of study under the direction of a mentor and with the approval of a standing admissions and policy board, a dissertation committee and the faculty of the related academic department. The comprehensive examination credit does not count toward the required 30 credits of 700-level course work, exclusive of dissertation, required for a doctoral degree. Students must complete a minimum of two years (four consecutive semesters) in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Program applicants must have earned a master of arts or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution and must satisfy the preapplication screening requirements of the admissions and policy board. The annual filing date for submitting preapplication screening information to the program coordinator is Feb. 1. Applicants approved by the screening board must file an official application for admission and supporting documents with the graduate school as well. Applicants will be notified of their admission status by May 15.

In addition, a limited number of graduate assistantships may be available. For further information, contact the Center or visit our web page at: http://basque.unr.edu/academics-tutorialphd.html.

Ph.D. in Basque Studies

BASQ 605 - Basque Conversation and Composition I (3 units)
BASQ 606 - Basque Conversation and Composition II (3 units)
BASQ 631 - Modern Basque History (From 1700 to the Present) (3 units) OR
HIST 631R - Modern Basque History (From 1700 to the Present) (3 units)
BASQ 651 - Basque Literature (3 units)
BASQ 652 - Bernardo Atxaga (3 units)
BASQ 656 - Basque Language, Society and Culture (3 units) OR
ANTH 612 - Basque Language, Society and Culture (3 units)
BASQ 660 - Topics in Basque Cultural Studies (1 to 3 units)
BASQ 661 - Basque Gender Studies (3 units)
BASQ 666R - Museums, Architecture, City Renewal: The Bilbao Guggenheim (3 units) OR
ANTH 613 - Museums, Architecture, City Renewal: The Bilbao Guggenheim (3 units)
ART 666 - Museums, Architecture, City Renewal: The Bilbao Guggenheim (3 units)
BASQ 671 - Basque Culture (3 units) OR
ANTH 614R - Basque Culture (3 units)
BASQ 672 - Basque Diaspora Studies (3 units) OR
ANTH 615R - Basque Diaspora Studies (3 units) OR
PSC 607L - Basque Diaspora Studies (3 units)
BASQ 677 - War, Occupation & Memory in the Basque Country (3 units) OR
ANTH 677 - War, Occupation & Memory in the Basque Country (3 units)
BASQ 680 - Consuming Culture: Food, Gastronomy and Lifestyles (3 units)
BASQ 699 - Individual Research in Basque Cultural Studies (1 to 6 units)
BASQ 793 - Basque Independent Study (1 to 3 units)
BASQ 799 - Dissertation (1 to 24 units)
HIST 697 - Independent Study (1 to 3 units) (when offered as: Basque and Iberian History)
PSC 680A - Independent Study and Research in Political Science (1 to 3 units) (when offered as: Political Institutions of the Basques, Spain, and Europe)

Note(s):

For the Ph.D., at least 30 credits of 700-level courses must be completed, exclusive of dissertation credits, in one of five discipline areas: Anthropology, Foreign Languages and Literature, Geography, History, Political Science. Ph.D. students are also required to take 1 credit of comprehensive examination ( BASQ 795 ) that does not count towards the number of 700 level credits required. As many as 18 of these credits may be used from a master’s degree program. Remaining courses to be determined in discussion with graduate advisor, and based on student’s research topic.

Come by the CBS office in the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, 3rd floor, call (775) 784-4854, email at: ckamino@unr.edu or check out the website at: http://basque.unr.edu/academics-tutorialphd.html.

Study Abroad Programs in the Basque Country

The University of Nevada, Reno is the lead institution of the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) whose Central Office is located on campus. USAC offers study abroad programs in 26 countries. Students may participate in USAC’s study abroad program in the Basque Country in Donostia-San Sebastián, (Spain v.c.); Bilbao/Getxo, (Spain v.c.); and/or Pau, (France v.c.). Students can complete up to two years of foreign language requirements in one semester. The programs offer international business and Basque-related courses and others in the areas of art history, culture, history, political science, dance and cuisine. Come by the USAC office in the Virginia Street Gym, Room 5, call (775) 784-6569, (866) 404-USAC, email at: usac@unr.edu or check out the website at: http://usac.unr.edu .