Presentation
The current global conjuncture has indubitably evidenced that the relevance of the Luso-Spanish border for our knowledge of the history of the political and economic relations between the two Iberian nations is absolutely undeniable.
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As Europe's oldest and most stable border, this unique landscape has long been not only a privileged space for encounters, exchanges, and alliances, but also a framework for the limits of national sovereignties, both in moments of peace and conflict.
The integration of Portugal and Spain into the Schengen Area led to the abolition of internal borders. Such an event has had significant repercussions within these territories and, thus, invites us to reflect on what has been done in recent years in terms of research projects aimed at promoting the improvement and sustainability of the living conditions of border communities.
Furthermore, a definition of a state of the art focused on the Spanish-Portuguese border between Badajoz-Elvas and Ayamonte-Vila Real de Santo António has proven to be such an enticing research challenge that it calls for the planning and organising a scientific meeting aimed at bringing together in the same event perspectives, research projects, and cooperative endeavours spread across the border.
For these reasons, we invite you to participate in this event organized by the CIPSH Chair for Global Studies at Universidade Aberta (Portugal) and held between the 24th and 26th April 2022.
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We are pleased to announce that the participation of international experts who will integrate the scientific committee and some of the sessions has already been confirmed and will soon be disclosed.
Thematic areas
I – Heritage
The focus of this panel will be on a careful and reflective assessment of the evolution of the concept of “Heritage” aimed at defining what values it should represent in the future, especially in border areas, and what role it has had as a factor in territorial development.
This panel shall cover the full spectrum of heritage studies and works on specific case studies and group readings.
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II – Cross-border research projects
This session will include projects from all scientific fields developed around the subject of cross-border cooperation or focused on the study of borders. Its aim shall be to publicize completed or ongoing endeavours, while exploring their main outcomes and their contributions to the economic, cultural, and social sustainability and resilience of border communities.
III – Language, literature, and oral tradition in border territories
Works presented in this panel will explore the confluence of languages in border territories, the representation of "otherness" in literature and oral traditions, and mutual influence as a reflection of encounters, transfers and interconnections. Its aim shall be to offer not only specific studies, but also wider readings.
IV – Cross-border cooperation
Papers presented in this session will be veered towards discussing, both globally and in a comparative fashion, recent political and institutional cross-border cooperation, highlighting the role of cultural associations, municipalities, Euro-cities, Euro-regions, etc. This panel will also include papers concerning other regions of the Iberian Peninsula or other countries.
V – Geography, History and Historiography of the border
The objective of this panel shall be to present insights into the sources of data concerning the history of international relations, key eveyday life aspects, and processes of confluence and conflict in relations between the two sides of the border over the centuries and in the context of general border studies, more specifically, of the area between Badajoz - Elvas and Ayamonte - Vila Real de Santo António. It will also promote the presentation of studies on the historiography of the border, i.e., reflections on the representation of borders in the construction of national histories.
VI – Border Archaeology
This session shall seek to analyse archaeological sites identified along the border territories between Badajoz- Elvas and Ayamonte- Vila Real de Santo António. It will also strive to assess the current state of cross-border archaeological activity performed by municipalities, private contractors, and academic institutions.
VII – Art on border territories: past and present
The aim of this panel will be to promote the study of artistic production on Iberian border territories, from the late medieval period to the present day. It shall focus on exploring the dynamics behind the constant flow of artists between the two countries, the sharing of artistic models and the identification of studios/workshops. It will also strive to highlight artists who are currently working on both sides of the border and whose work is contributing to the future of Art History within this region.
VIII – Border stories: biographies and memories
The objective of this session is to explore the lives of key personalities and routines of border communities. Activities such as smuggling, the relations between the two sides of the border, the roles of the "Guarda Fiscal", the structure and impact of border surveillance are some aspects that can be shared here with the scientific community.
IX – Borders and globalisation
Papers presented in this panel will be geared towards global studies and the potential of their application to the analysis of border territories.
Organization chart
Organizing Committee
CHAIRS
Patrícia Monteiro (CLEPUL | UL)
Pedro Albuquerque (Uniarq | UL| Universidad de Sevilla| Cátedra CIPSH de Estudos Globais)
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Carlos Filipe (CECHAP)
Carolina Grilo (UAb)
Cristiana Lucas (UAb)
Florentino Franco (UAb)
Guillermo Bautista Duclos
Jesús Blanco Sevilla (Univ. Sevilla)
Joana Balsa de Pinho (ARTIS-IHA)
João Paulo Garrinhas (AIAR)
Milene Alves (CLEPUL)
Paula Carreira (UAb)
Rita Juliana Poloni (UP)
Saúl Guerrero Rivero
Susana Alves-Jesus (UAb)
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Scientific Committee
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PRESIDENTS:
José Eduardo Franco (Cátedra CIPSH de Estudos Globais | Uab)
Lorenzo López Trigal (Universidad de León)
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Alexandra Gradim (Câmara Municipal de Alcoutim)
Ana Margarida Arruda (Uniarq| UL)
Annabela Rita (CLEPUL| UL)
Antónia Fialho Conde (CIDEHUS | UE)
Blanca del Espino Hidalgo (Instituto Andaluz del Patrimonio Histórico)
Eugénia Abrantes (Presidente do IEACGO)
Francisco José García Fernández (Universidad de Sevilla)
Javier Hernández (Universidad de Sevilla)
Jean Pierre Chauvin (Universidade de S. Paulo)
João Relvão Caetano (Pró-Reitor UAb)
José Ferreira Porfírio (UAb)
José Ignacio Ruiz Rodríguez (Universidad de Alcalá de Henares)
Lola Pons Rodríguez (Universidad de Sevilla)
Luísa Paolinelli (Universidade da Madeira)
Luiz Eduardo Oliveira (Universidade Federal de Sergipe)
Luiz Oosterbeek (Cátedra UNESCO-IPT)
Mariagrazia Russo (UNINT, Università di Roma)
Maria Isabel M. Cabanas (Universidad de Santiago de Compostela)
Maria Filomena Gonçalves (CIDEHUS | UE)
María Teresa Pérez Cano (Universidad de Sevilla)
Miguel Ángel Vallecillo Teodoro (Museo Etnográfico Extremeño)
Miguel Reimão Costa (Universidade do Algarve)
Paulo Mendes Pinto (Universidade Lusófona)
Vitor Serrão (ARTIS – IHA | FLUL)
Xosé Afonso Álvarez Pérez (Universidad de Alcalá de Henares)
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Honor Committee
Rafael López Guzmán (President of the Comité Español de Historia del Arte)
Cláudio Torres (Campo Arqueológico de Mértola)
Pedro Flor (Associação Portuguesa dos Historiadores da Arte)
Sebastián Celestino Pérez (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)
Osvaldo Gonçalves (Presidente da Câmara Municipal de Alcoutim)
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Institutions
Associated Scientific Institutions
Funding Institution
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Coordinating Scientific Instituition
Partner Institutions
Communications & Posters
COMMUNICATIONS
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Proposals for communications will be accepted
Papers submitted must fit the scope of the topics presented in this Conference.
Authors must submit a title and an abstract in Portuguese, Spanish or English (max. 2000 characters, including spaces). Keywords should be provided (max. 5), as well as a curricular note (max. 1200 characters, including spaces).
Papers must be submitted until 28th February and will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee during the following weeks. Authors will be informed of the results after the evaluation process.
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The length of presentations shall not exceed 15-20 minutes.
Papers will be anonymously reviewed by at least two independent scholars from fields relevant to the manuscript’s subject area. This procedure will ensure the quality of the texts published in the monography of the Congress. Deadline for submissions will be announced during the days of the event.
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POSTERS
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We also welcome the presentation of posters within the topics presented in this Conference.
Posters must use the A1 (594 x 841mm) format. The text should not exceed 6000 characters (including spaces) and should be short and reader friendly. Authors are free to choose the font, as well as the contents and the bibliographic reference system.
The submission should cover the following information: Poster title (short and self-explanatory), author(s) and institutions, and a brief abstract about 600 characters (including spaces) that will be included in the conference’s book of abstracts.
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Registration
& contacts
REGISTRATION FEES
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Deadline for registration extended
1st october - 28th february 2021
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Paper presentation 120,00
Poster presentation 100,00
Attendant 60,00
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* The accreditation of this activity implies a registration fee of 70,00 eur.
PAYMENT METHOD
Bank transfer to
Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa
Alameda da Universidade
1600-214 Lisboa
Count number - 0824011450130
NIB - 0035 0824 00011450130 14
IBAN - PT50 0035 0824 00011450130 14
BIC SWIFT - CGDIPTPL
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PAPERS AND POSTERS SUBMISSION
All registrations require filling out the form below.
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Select the desired modality and send, attached to the email globalborders2021@gmail.com, a document with your communication proposal or poster to be submitted to the scientific committee which may suggest some alterations. After receiving our contact, you must use the same email to send proof of payment for your registration.
