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LaCAS publications of the month: from missionary linguistics to Haitian studies
LaCAS publications are thematic dossiers promoting areal studies and the diversity of themes they address. These dossiers bring together a set of resources focusing on the same geopolitical linguistic or cultural area, the same field of study, the work of one researcher or a specific historical era, through different disciplinary approaches.
Find these dossiers on the LaCAS platform, where they are divided into four headings: Geographical Areas, Themes, Focus and Over Time.
Latest publications
FOCUS | History of missionary linguistics, interview with Otto Zwartjes
Otto Zwartjes specializes in missionary linguistics. He offers a nuanced view of missionaries' contributions to language documentation, while criticizing problematic aspects of their methods and motivations. Consult here
FOCUS | The Persian fables of Anvar-E Sohayli, interview with Christine van Ruymbeke
As a specialist in medieval Persian literature, Christine van Ruymbeke analyzes the rhetorical techniques and images employed by the classical poets. Her approach highlights the non-mystical dimension of Persian literature, revealing the literary and cultural aspects of this period. Consult here
HEMATICS | Urban persistence illustrated by the case of Rome
On April 1, 2015, the University of Caen hosted the conference "From Domitian's stadium to Piazza Navona" , exploring the evolution of Domitian's stadium, a sports edifice of Greek origin integrated into Roman culture. This conference aims to deepen our understanding of the architecture of ancient Rome through the tools of digital humanities. Consult here
THEMATICS | Children in street situations: multidisciplinary perspectives and case studies in various countries
This dossier approaches the situation of street children through various disciplines such as urban sociology, anthropology, social psychology and human geography. It examines this subject through thematic approaches (children's rights, juvenile delinquency) and sociological approaches. Consult here
AIRES GÉOGRAPHIQUES | Voices from the Sahel: contributions and controversies in areal studies
This article explores the cultural, social and environmental complexity of the Sahel region. Sahelian studies, interdisciplinary in nature, deal with environmental issues, such as desertification and climatic variations, while scrutinizing the resulting socio-economic and political impacts. Consult here
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS | Haitian studies: a comprehensive portrait through a multidimensional approach
Haitian studies offer a multidimensional approach to Haiti, encompassing geography, history, society, politics, economics, environment and culture. The data in this dossier, drawn from academic studies and historical archives, provide a portrait of the complex dynamics shaping Haiti today. Consult here