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1984-85 USBCC: A Unique Educational Opportunity The University Studies in the Basque Country Consortium is delighted to announce the 1984-85 academic program. The Consortium is designed to provide an academic year of Basque and Hispanic studies in the midst of the rich cultural diversity of the Basque region. Through this experience, it is expected that the student will acquire fresh insight into his or her own world and into an important region of Southern France and the Northern Iberian Peninsula. The uniqueness of this program lies in its dual focus, reflecting the two cultures present in Northern Iberia. In this way the Consortium will enable the student to deepen his understanding of the Iberian Peninsula through a complete program of Spanish language, culture and history courses. At the same time, it is intended that the student come away with an understanding of the Basque Country in its own terms. To this end the Consortium will provide an academic window on the Basque people, who have contributed much to European and American history and whose cultural uniqueness is widely appreciated. These courses will be taught in English by Consortium professors utilizing teaching techniques similar to those of American universities. The Consortium also encourages students to enroll in any Universidad del País Vasco course for which they have satisfactory preparation and language fluency. Regular Consortium classes and dining halls at the Universidad del País Vasco will also provide direct contact with local students of similar interests. These academic dimensions represent only a part of the intended value of a year abroad. Participation in formal and informal opportunities, such as field trips, as well as exposure to folkdance groups and artistic associations will greatly enhance the student’s appreciation of the region and will facilitate his or her integration into the community. The USBCC represents a joint project of Boise State University, University of Nevada at Las Vegas, University of Nevada Reno, and the Universidad del País Vasco. The program is open to, and encourages the participation of, university students throughout the United States. Dates: Aug. 26 – Departure from New York Aug. 27-Sept. 2 – History and Art in Madrid Sept. 3-Sept. 29 – Intensive Language classes Oct. 1-Dec. 19 – Fall semester classes Jan. 7-May 1 – Spring semester classes Open ticket: Return at the discretion of the student Locations: Madrid – six days visiting historical and artistic points of interest Fuenterrabia – one month intensive language segment (Basque or Spanish) San Sebastián – Fall and Spring semesters Coursework: Basque language, anthropology, history, folkdance, cuisine, culture, music. Spanish language (several levels), culture and civilization, literature, history, political institutions (with Basque component). Independent study Coursework at Universidad del País Vasco. Note: Many of these courses may be taken for graduate credit. Financial Aid: Consortium students will be eligible for most financial aid available at the sponsoring universities, including GSLs and Pell Grants. A limited number of additional scholarships and loans are available directly through the Consortium. Cost: The cost of the program will be approximately $6,550. This amount includes tuition and fees, round-trip fare from New York, full board Aug. 27-Oct. 1, room, breakfast and dinner Oct.-June, excursions, student insurance. For more information please write or call: Dr. Carmelo Urza University Studies in the Basque Country University of Nevada Library Reno, Nevada 89557-0012 Tel. (702) 784-4854 |
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