IV Congreso Toponomasticon Hispaniae: Avanzando en el estudio de la toponimia peninsular

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The IV Congreso Toponomasticon Hispaniae, organized by the Asturian-Leonese Toponymy Group, will take place in Oviedo/Uviéu from November 18 to 20, 2024. This scientific conference focuses on advancing the study of peninsular toponymy and offers a rich platform for scholars to engage in analysis and collaborative work.

Structure of the Conference:

The conference is divided into two main parts:

1. Toponymy Studies (Morning Sessions):

   • Presentations will explore the analysis of place names, with a special focus on toponyms derived from feminine personal names.
   • Contributions will be integrated into the online resources of the project.

2. Working Sessions (Afternoon and Wednesday Morning):
   Topics include:

   • Finalizing the list of etyma for the concluding book.
   • Reviewing bibliographies and abbreviations.
   • Analyzing suffixes.
   • Coordinating with cartographic services.
   • Integrating Basque toponymy.
   • Various related subjects, such as surname maps, toponymic terminology, and other participant suggestions.
   • Justifying and renewing the project.
   • Preparing for the next congress in Santiago.

The event also features a guided tour of Oviedo on Wednesday afternoon, offering participants an opportunity to explore the city.

Academic and Organizational Support:

The conference is guided by a distinguished Scientific Council that includes renowned scholars from institutions across Spain. The Organizing Committee, comprising representatives from the Universities of Oviedo and Seville, ensures smooth coordination.

Venue:

The sessions will be held at the Department of Classical and Romance Philology, Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, University of Oviedo, located on the Milan Campus.

Este Congreso constará de dos partes: I. Estudios de toponimia (sesión de mañana): se aceptarán comunicaciones relacionadas con el análisis de topónimos que luego se puedan volcar a la web del proyecto. Habrá que prestar una especial atención a los topónimos procedentes de nombres propios femeninos. II. Reuniones de trabajo (sesión de tarde y mañana del miércoles) en las que se abordará la siguiente temática: a. Fijación de la lista de étimos para el libro final. b. Revisión de bibliografía y abreviaturas. c. Sufijos. d. Comunicación con los servicios cartográficos respectivos e. Integración de la toponimia vasca. f. Varia: temas relacionados con el TopHisp: i. Mapas de apellidos. ii. Terminología toponímica. iii. Otros (se admiten sugerencias) g. Justificación de proyecto. h. Renovación del proyecto. i. Preparación congreso de Santiago