EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS IN ELBASAN DURING THE NINETEENTH CENTURY - 1912

Abstract

In XIX century the city of Elbasan was one of the most important cities of Albania. Geographical position and development of this city gave him a special significance being considered as a powerful source of culture. In Elbasan during this period were established a number of patriotic club such as: “Bashkimiâ€, “Vellazeriaâ€, “Aferditaâ€. In these clubs and patriotic societies held an important cultural activity and education of the city. Request to the Ottoman Empire as: the teaching of the Albanian language in schools, opening of schools etc. were the continuation of claims submitted by the League of Prizren in 1878. A good job of spreading the albanian language in Elbasan made and members of clubs. Besides cultural educational movement that characterized the city during this period, played an important role publication activity of the patriots of the city. At this time the press became the main panel of the Albanian political and social thought. Newspaper “Tomorri†became reflective of social, economic and political opinions Albanian intellectuals. In this newspaper have been reflected the role of social groups in the national movement. Congress of Elbasan and opening of the high school named “Normale†had an importance in the educational movement of the city. Many personalities gave their contribution not only to political developments but also in educational developments among which were: Aleksander Xhuvani, Lef Nosi, Emin Matraxhiu etc.