Central Europe across and without Borders (A Roundtable)
Sponsoring Organization(s)
Center for Austrian Studies, Univ. of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Hill Museum&Manuscript Library (HMML)
Organizer Name
Jan Volek
Organizer Affiliation
Univ. of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Presider Name
Matthew Z. Heintzelman
Presider Affiliation
Hill Museum & Manuscript Library
Paper Title 1
Discussant
Presenter 1 Name
Christian Raffensperger
Presenter 1 Affiliation
Wittenberg Univ.
Paper Title 2
Discussant
Presenter 2 Name
András Vadas
Presenter 2 Affiliation
Eötvös Loránd Univ.
Paper Title 3
Discussant
Presenter 3 Name
Howard Louthan
Presenter 3 Affiliation
Univ. of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Start Date
10-5-2018 1:30 PM
Session Location
Schneider 1120
Description
The history and study of Central Europe has been marked by the presence of multiple borders. In addition to the shifting political boundaries, this region has also been rift by national, linguistic, and religious divisions. These fissures have also been reflected in the historical accounts of this region, which is still in a need of a broader integrating narrative. This panel provides the opportunity for scholars to consider the position of this region in scholarship and to examine its current challenges, methodological approaches, as well as opportunities for future research. We hope that this occasion can not only help to stimulate further discussion on the place of Central Europe in medieval scholarship but also attract new generation of scholars to investigate the past of this exciting and important region.
Jan Volek
Central Europe across and without Borders (A Roundtable)
Schneider 1120
The history and study of Central Europe has been marked by the presence of multiple borders. In addition to the shifting political boundaries, this region has also been rift by national, linguistic, and religious divisions. These fissures have also been reflected in the historical accounts of this region, which is still in a need of a broader integrating narrative. This panel provides the opportunity for scholars to consider the position of this region in scholarship and to examine its current challenges, methodological approaches, as well as opportunities for future research. We hope that this occasion can not only help to stimulate further discussion on the place of Central Europe in medieval scholarship but also attract new generation of scholars to investigate the past of this exciting and important region.
Jan Volek