Thursday, November 21, 2024

Report: IV Congreso Toponomasticon Hispaniae

 The IV Congreso Toponomasticon Hispaniae took place from November 18 to 20, 2024, at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, Campus de Humanidades de El Milán, Oviedo/Uviéu. The event was organized by the Asturian-Leonese Toponymy Group and brought together leading researchers in toponymy from across the Iberian Peninsula.


Objectives and Scope

The conference focused on advancing the study of place names and their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. The program included a combination of scientific presentations, working sessions, and guided discussions to foster collaboration among onomastic scholars.

Conference Program Highlights

Monday, November 18, 2024

  • Opening Ceremony (9:30): Inauguration of the congress.

  • Keynote Lecture (10:00):
    Xosé Lluis García Arias delivers a lecture on Dominio lingüístico y toponimia (Linguistic Domains and Toponymy).

  • Scientific Sessions:

    • Topics range from the treatment of cognates in toponymy to the exploration of female anthroponyms in Spanish place names.
    • Presentations by prominent scholars such as Ana Isabel Boullón Agrelo, José Antonio González Salgado, and Carlos Ángel Rizos Jiménez.
    • Sessions are chaired by experts like Ana María Cano González and Javier Giralt Latorre.

  • Work Sessions (17:00 and 18:30):
    Discussions include suffix analysis in place names, the integration of Basque toponymy, and updates on the Onomasticon Cataloniae project.

  • Dinner (21:00): Hosted at Sidrería Meres.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

  • Keynote Lecture (9:30):
    Ícaro Obeso Muñiz discusses Finxos. Paisaxes que marquen (Markers in Landscapes).

  • Scientific Sessions (10:30 to 16:00):

    • Topics include hydronyms in Teruel, marginality in place names, and phonetic evolution in Arabized areas of the Iberian Peninsula.
    • Featured speakers: Javier Giralt Latorre, Pascual Riesco Chueca, and Emili Casanova Herrero.

  • Working Sessions:

    • Coordinating Spain’s official toponymy and a review of bibliographies and surname maps.

  • Networking Dinner (21:00): Hosted at Sidrería La Manzana.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

  • Working Sessions:

    • Discussion on ongoing and future toponymy projects, chaired by Ana Isabel Boullón Agrelo.

  • Guided Tour (16:00):
    A historical tour led by Dra. Margarita Fernández Mier, focusing on medieval history in Oviedo/Uviéu.

Key Themes

  1. Toponymic Diversity: Examining female anthroponyms, historical suffixes, and regional linguistic features.
  2. Cultural and Historical Insights: Contributions explore Arabized toponyms, ancient hydronyms, and regional variations.
  3. Collaborative Research: Discussions on standardizing and integrating Spain's toponymy.

Conclusion

The IV Congreso Toponomasticon Hispaniae has been a significant academic gathering, providing a platform for researchers to share insights into the intricate and evolving field of toponymy. The combination of lectures, working groups, and cultural activities ensured a holistic and engaging experience for all participants.


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