Basque Literature
Code: 103387 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2501801 Catalan and Spanish Studies | OT | 3 | 1 |
| 2501801 Catalan and Spanish Studies | OT | 4 | 1 |
| 2501902 English and Catalan Studies | OT | 3 | 1 |
| 2501902 English and Catalan Studies | OT | 4 | 1 |
| 2501907 English and Classics Studies | OT | 3 | 1 |
| 2501907 English and Classics Studies | OT | 4 | 1 |
| 2501910 English and Spanish Studies | OT | 3 | 1 |
| 2501910 English and Spanish Studies | OT | 4 | 1 |
| 2501913 English and French Studies | OT | 3 | 1 |
| 2501913 English and French Studies | OT | 4 | 1 |
Contact
- Name:
- Jon Elordi Acordarrementer
- Email:
- jon.elordi@uab.cat
Use of Languages
- Principal working language:
- catalan (cat)
- Some groups entirely in English:
- No
- Some groups entirely in Catalan:
- Yes
- Some groups entirely in Spanish:
- No
Prerequisites
No previous knowledge of Basque is required.
Objectives and Contextualisation
The subject is proposed as an introduction to literature in Basque. We will offer a very important place to oral literature because, on the one hand, it is coming out of a situation of undervaluation with respect to written literature (not only in Basque), on the other hand, it shows us a very old globalisation where Basque forms part of Western culture and, lastly, it is an important model for writers. Within written literary production, we will deal with the whole of the 20th and 21st century, especially from the 1960s onwards. In relation to the treatment of the contents, there will be basic theoretical and descriptive explanations, but we will have to make works that go further, trying to link themes related to the reality of the students; to achieve this, we will have to make
comparative works. We will also work transversally on themes that span many eras and authors (the gender perspective, eroticism, religion, social and political issues, attitudes towards universal literature, nature, the city, love, exile, the autobiography reflected in literature...). Therefore, in addition to the general bibliography, we will use an extensive dossier and a specifically created questionnaire.
Competences
- Catalan and Spanish Studies
- Identify the mainstream literary and aesthetic trends in the history of Basque literature.
- English and Catalan Studies
- Identify the mainstream literary and aesthetic trends in the history of Basque literature.
- English and Classics Studies
- Identify the mainstream literary and aesthetic trends in the history of Basque literature.
- English and Spanish Studies
- Identify the mainstream literary and aesthetic trends in the history of Basque literature.
- English and French Studies
- Identify the mainstream literary and aesthetic trends in the history of Basque literature.
Learning Outcomes
- Assess the position of Basque literature in literature.
- Describe the historical and thematic evolution of Basque literature.
- Relate basque literature to other cultural and artistic expressions of Basque society.
Content
Even though in the following scheme the subjects appear totally separated, the treatment in the classes will not necessarily be chronological or isolated, but plural and integrating.
1. BASQUE LITERARY SYSTEM: INTRODUCTION
1.1. Characteristics and situation of the Basque Country, Euskara and Basque literature (minority language, marginalisation, difficulties and opportunities for creating and developing a Basque literary system...)
1.2. Gender perspectives
2. ORAL LITERATURE
2.1. Relevance of oral literature
2.1.1. From underestimation to major field of study
2.1.2. World heritage, or at least, western heritage
2.1.3. Source for Basque writers and artists
2.2. Concepts specific to orality
2.2.1. Indirect expression: indicia and symbolism
2.2.2. Topical or recurring motifs
2.2.3. System of values
2.2.4. Formal characteristics of oral 'texts'
2.3. Types of Basque oral literature
2.3.1. Ballads
2.3.2. Popular lyric of the 18th century
2.3.3. Stories
2.3.4. Popular theatre
2.3.5. Bertsolarism
3.BASQUE LITERATURE WRITTEN
3.1. The sources of Basque writers
3.1.1. Oral literature
3.1.2. Contemporary accessible literature
3.1.3. Previous Basque written works (in general, few pioneers)
3.2. The exiguous Basque classical literature: XVI-XIX centuries
3.3. End of the 19th century and 20th and 21st centuries
3.3.1. Something resembling Romanticism
3.3.2. Renaissance of the pre-war period
3.3.3. Post-war darkness
3.3.4. (Re)beginning of modern Basque culture
3.3.5. The charm of experimentation
3.3.6. Climbing the summit
3.3.7. The waters in their course
Methodology
1) Learning based on explanations and readings
2) Practical exercises
3) Practical sessions of correction and follow-up of the exercises
4) Exercises and problems to be solved autonomously
5) Preparation and drafting of reference book reviews
6) Personal study
7) Presentation, follow-up and correction of exercises and works
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Activities
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Learning based on explanations and readings. Practical exercises. | 36 | 1.44 | 2, 3, 1 |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| Practical sessions of correction and follow-up of the exercises. Presentation, follow-up and correction of exercises and works. | 8 | 0.32 | 2, 3, 1 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Exercises and problems that have to be solved autonomously. Personal study. | 20 | 0.8 | 2, 3, 1 |
Assessment
There will be no final exam.
We will use a continuous evaluation model, which will assess the progressive acquisition of knowledge, daily work and participation:
* Throughout the course two papers related to the subject questionnaire will be delivered (each paper will weigh 28% of the overall mark). Submitting these papers later than the established dates means that their score will not be out of 10, but out of 8.5.
* During the course you will have to submit a work done individually or in groups of two people of about 12-15 pages on oral literature, specifically on the ballads "Frantziako andrea - The bad mother-in-law" or "Atharratzeko andrea- The lady of Atharratze" (this work will weigh 37% of the overall mark). Submitting the work later than the established date means that its score will not be 100%, but 85%.
* The rest (0.7 points of the total) will be related, on the one hand, to class attendance, daily work, participation and attitude (0.4 points); and on the other hand, with participation in tutoring the work on the ballads (0.3 points). Not participating in this tutorial means not obtaining all these 0.7 points of the overall mark. If there is the possibility of organizing conferences or other types of complementary activities to the classes, these activities also score.
* Any unacceptable practice (handing in work other than that requested, identity fraud, very bad writing, copying in exams, etc. implies the absolute suspension of the subject).
In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.
A student who has completed less than 2/3 of the evaluation activities will be considered 'NOT EVALUABLE'.
To participate in the re-assessment, the student must have been previously assessed in a series of activities whose weight equals a minimum of 2/3 of the total grade. Only those students who, having failed, have at least a median final grade of 3.5 are entitled to re-assessment. Some tasks cannot be re-assessed (participation in class, oral presentations, exercises made in class).
If the tests cannot be done face-to face, their format will be adapted (maintaining their weighting) to the possibilities offered by the UAB virtual tools. Homework, activities, and class participation will be done through forums, wikis, or exercise discussions through Teams, etc. The teacher will ensure that the student can access them or offer alternative ways, which are available to them.
At the time of each assessment activity, the teacher will inform the students of the procedure and the date of the revision of the grades.
Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance and participation | 7 | 4 | 0.16 | 2, 3, 1 |
| Work on Basque oral literature | 37 | 40 | 1.6 | 2, 3, 1 |
| Work related to the subject questionnaire 1 | 28 | 21 | 0.84 | 2, 3, 1 |
| Work related to the subject questionnaire 2 | 28 | 21 | 0.84 | 2, 3, 1 |
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Internet:
http://www.basqueliterature.com/
http://www.susa-literatura.com/
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