|
|||||||
|
basquestudies.boisestate.edu |
|
||||||
Spring 2008 Basque Studies Weekend Workshop Offering:
BASQUE HISTORY OF THE WORLD:
An exploration of
Mark Kurlansky's Story of the Basques
March 14-15-16, 2008
Instructor: John M. Ysursa, Ph.Dhttp://basquestudies.boisestate.edu Email: johnysursa@boisestate.edu
Mark Kurlansky
Speaking Fri. March 14
Basque Center 7pm
FREE & OPEN TO ALL
basquestudies.boisestate.edu
Kaixo-Greetings:Glad to see that you are taking this workshop based on Mark Kurlansky's The Basque History of the World. We have a special opportunity to actually hear the author speak, so we are making a change to the workshop schedule (see below) to facilitate people attending his free lecture. You also have posted here the workshop requirements to receive a passing credit including regular attendance & having read Kurlansky's book before the workshop begins.
REVISED WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
Session 1: Fri. evening, March 14, 2008 6-9:00pm
Where: Boise Basque Center in the basement (last minute change to here)
What: featuring the author Mark Kurlansky's lecture FREE & OPEN TO ALL
Session 2: Sat. morning, March 15, 9am-1pm
Where: Room ITLC ILC204 Boise State Campus
> Starts with a reading quiz on Kurlansky's book; nothing specific required but it will be clear who read and who didn't
Session 3: Sat. afternoon, March 15, 2-5:00pm
Where: Room ITLC ILC204 Boise State Campus
> Continue exploration of Kurlansky's book
Session 4: Sun. morning, March 16, 9am-1pm
Where: Room ITLC ILC204 Boise State Campus
> Conclusions of Kurlansky's book
REQUIREMENTS FOR CREDIT:
Reading requirement. Having read before the workshop begins Mark Kurlansky's The Basque History of the World. A reading quiz on the book will begin the Saturday morning session.Group work / Participation. Periodically students will be getting into groups for a few assignments/discussions.
Attendance. Attendance will be taken at each of the sessions (except Friday evening since it was added after the fact); if you hope to get credit then plan to be at sessions 2-4 on time and the whole time.
Concluding reflection essay. MS word document / 2-3 pages (typed, double-spaced) / paper prompt will be announced at the workshop. Email this as MS Word attachment to johnysursa@boisestate.edu no later than Monday, March 24.
KURLANSKY BACKGROUND
Mark Kurlansky will shed light on the Basque role in whaling and throughout the exploration and settlement of the New World in a lecture at 7 p.m. March 14 at the Basque Center, 601 Grove St. in Boise. His presentation is co-sponsored by the Boise State University Center for Basque Studies and the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Kurlansky is the author of a number of popular books, including “Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World,” and “The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell.” He also authored “The Basque History of the World,” “Salt: A World History” and “The Chosen Few: The Resurrection of European Jewry.” In addition, he has written articles for the New York Times Magazine, Harper’s, the International Herald Tribune and Partisan Review. The workshop, however, will focus on his “The Basque History of the World” that reveals Kurlansky’s passion for immersion in cultures struggling to define their identity. His lecture will draw upon his broad knowledge gained through his works and provide a window into both the content and particular style of research that he practices.
RELATED LINKS:
Read a review of his book at www.nabasque.org/Astero
Read what others have said about Kurlansky's book at www.goodreads.com and www.amazon.com
Contact the instructor at johnysursa@boisestate.edu
