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| Semester | fall semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers |
Stefania Alfarano (stefania.alfarano@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Sara Baldin (sara.baldin@unibas.ch) |
| Content | A landscape is defined as “a tract of land with its distinguishing characteristics and features, especially considered as a product of modifying or shaping processes”. Landscape encompasses the visible features of an area, however, what distinguishes it is not solely its natural attributes but also the profound influence of agents impacting meaningfully on its essence. Human intervention, plays a central role in shaping landscapes, imprinting upon them layers of cultural, social, and economic significance. Ever since the dawn of civilization, humankind's endeavors have left an indelible mark on the earth's surface, redrawing it through the steps of a progressive appropriation and all-round management. Thus, landscape emerges not just as a passive backdrop but as a dynamic reflection of human interaction with the environment, a product of our ability to mold and be molded by the world around us. This fertile relationship between human agency and the natural world carves not only the physical contours of natural landscapes but also the cultural and social fabric of human civilization, as the environment stands as the linchpin around which societies develop their customs, traditions, and belief systems. From human responses to environmental constraints and opportunities in the definition of economic panoramas, to the natural features of the land setting the guiding thread of human settlement patterns by influencing layout and infrastructure of urban areas, to the cultural appropriation and identification with the natural heritage, every human dimension reflects the dictates of a dense dialogue with the natural context surrounding us. The suggested conference endeavors to delve into the multifaceted relationship between human intervention and environmental dynamics, elucidating the intricate processes and outcomes stemming from this continuous interaction. By promoting a comprehensive dialogue between disciplines that embrace historical, archaeological, social, and literary perspectives, the event seeks to elucidate the nuanced ways in which human societies interacted with their environment, shaping and being shaped by it from ancient civilizations to modern times across the vast expanse of human history. With a set of diverse lenses shedding light on the different ways in which humankind and the environment cooperate in the development of spaces, the discussion aims to unravel the infinite manifestations of this inextricable tie, thereby hopefully contributing to a deeper understanding of the complex interrelationships that underpin the formation of human landscapes. |
| Comments | The colloquium will take place on 4 and 5 December at the Odelya conference hotel at the following address: Bildungszentrum 21/Hotel Odelya, Missionsstrasse 21, 4055 Basel. The conference will be hybrid, on both Zoom and in person. Guests are very welcome. Please register in advance with the assessor by email: stefania.alfarano@unibas.ch; sara.baldin@unibas.ch |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 04.12.2024 | 09.00-17.00 | - Siehe Bemerkung, Findet im Tagungshotel Odelya statt |
| Thursday 05.12.2024 | 09.00-17.00 | - Siehe Bemerkung, Findet im Tagungshotel Odelya statt |
| Modules |
Ancient History (Doctoral Studies - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) Ancient History: Recommendations (PhD subject: Ancient History) Doktorat Gräzistik: Empfehlungen (PhD subject: Greek Philology) Doktorat Historisch-vergleichende Sprachwissenschaft: Empfehlungen (PhD subject: Comparative and Historic Linguistics) Doktorat Klassische Archäologie: Empfehlungen (PhD subject: Classical Archaeology) Doktorat Latinistik: Empfehlungen (PhD subject: Latin Philology) Doktorat Ur- und Frühgeschichte: Empfehlungen (PhD subject: European Archaeology) History: Recommendations (PhD subject: History) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | It is necessary to register for this course, especially if you require credit points. You can earn them by giving a presentation, moderating a panel, or writing a short contribution about the conference. For any questions, please contact the lecturers. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Alte Geschichte |