BASQUE TRADITION IN A PROGRESSIVE WORLD
Student Name, Freshman, Degree program
Spring Term 2014 | Boise State University, Basque Studies Workshop
Basque Continuity Challenge
In a real sense, Basques are “Europe’s
oldest family.” They are the oldest
indigenous inhabitants of this corner of
western Europe; they were there when
the Indo-European ancestors of the
Spanish and French arrived.
This people—always small in number and against the
odds—found ways of keeping their traditions
alive. But modern times have presented a new set of
challenges of retaining a sense of “Basqueness”—the
sense of being Basque.
Branding
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If a culture does not possess effective means of
transmission from one generation to the next, then
that culture is doomed to perish. Somehow, someway,
against the odds, earlier Basques succeeded in finding
ways to preserve “Basqueness. largely by adapting
tradition to new cultural realities. Now the latest
generation or link in the chain is being presented the
same challenge: will they too be able to find a way to
endure?
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A brand can include a name, slogan, design scheme or
logo associated with a service or product. The brand must
stimulate consumer trust, credibility, and make emotional
connections with the audience.
___ Develop a case statement. This mission is the primary
objective and should be reflected in the brand.
___ Identify core values, products and services. Keep these
in mind as you are developing a brand that represents
these values.
___ Define the choices offered. Include not only the
products and services but what makes these unique.
___ Create a tagline or "catch phrase." Think about what
message it sends and adjust it if necessary.
___ Identify the target audience. Attracting the right
audience is essential for success.
___ Create an overview of Basque distinctiveness. Use the
information you gathered to define what sets being
Basque apart and why one would want to commit their
“time, treasure & talent” to this endeavor.
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Basque Generations
Different times have defined being Basque:
GENERATION A(utomatic).
Earlier Basques were
made largely because
there were few other
options in the
marketplace of cultural
identities.
GENERATION B(etweeners)
Basque immigrants were
in between; they & some
of their kids were raised in
a Basque world but here
they had more choices.
GENERATION C(hoosers)
Nowadays, will young
Basques decide to remain
Basque now that there are
many more options in the
marketplace of identity?
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when compared to
past semesters;
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improvement in
critical thinking
skills.
BASQUE STUDIES @ BOISE STATE
A multi-disciplinary program of advanced study of the
Basque people specifically—while exploring the human
condition generally—that involves varied aspects of
language, history, politics, economics, etc., all the while
seeking to forge learning links to empower students
(Basque & non-Basque alike) to generate a satisfying,
self-directed pursuit of life-long learning.