Program at a glance
How much does it cost?
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How long does it take?
This minor is designed to be completed with any major in four years.
What will I learn in a Basque studies minor?
The Center for Basque Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno is the leading research and educational institute of its kind in the United States, offering you an unparalleled opportunity to study the unique language, Euskara, of the Basque region as well as to explore a range of topics in Basque culture, including sports, art and history as well as the Basque diaspora in the U.S.
All students in the minor study at least one year of the Basque language, but additional requirements for the minor provide you the flexibility to choose the course topics that interest you. Additionally, the minor, which can be completed entirely online, allows you to choose course formats that work with your schedule, including courses taken abroad.
The University of Nevada, Reno is also home to the Jon Bilbao Basque Library, which maintains an archive of historical records related to the Basque country, as well as the Center for Basque Studies Press, which is the largest English-language publisher in the world on Basque related topics.
Study abroad in the Basque country
Located in northern Spain and southwestern France, the Basque country encompasses gorgeous coastal landscapes, mountains and farmland, as well as a number of vibrant European cities. You can chose to study abroad in the Basque Country in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; Bilbao, Spain or Pau, France, where you can complete both foreign language requirements for the minor and take courses in topics such as politics, dance and cuisine.
Take the next step
Careers with a minor in Basque studies
Studying the Basque language and region equips you with an interdisciplinary perspective on an important region in Europe. If you want to specialize in the Basque region, the minor in Basque studies offers a foundation the Basque language that can prepare you for graduate school or further research.
Even if you don't decide to become a scholar of the Basque country, a minor in Basque studies offers a number of skills that can prepare you for careers in a range of industries. Learning a new language can improve your overall communication skills and has been demonstrated to have cognitive benefits such as improved memory. Additionally, language and culture studies can make you a more flexible, critical thinker and improve your ability to adapt to new situations and to work with people from different backgrounds.
Skills gained through a Basque studies minor can be transferred to industries such as business, communications and policy and your experience with foreign languages and other cultures are an asset in an increasingly globalized job market.
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76% of students receive financial aid
Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.
54% of all students graduate with no debt
That's right. More than half of our students leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.
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