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Semester 1 · 85268 · Advanced training course in Ladin Language and Culture and alpine Anthropology - ANTROPOLAD · 2CP · IT

An overview of the key events in the ancient and medieval history of the Ladin community, with particular reference to the Val di Fassa.

Lecturers: Paul Videsott

Teaching Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 0
Mandatory Attendance: In accordance with the regulation

Course Topics
- The Roman period - The time of Charlemagne - The bishopric principalities - Ladinia in Tyrol - The formation of communities

Teaching format
lectures

Educational objectives
Knowledge and understanding Knowledge of the key aspects of the modern history of the Ladin community within the European context Ability to apply knowledge and understanding Ability to place local events within the broader context of historical processes of supra-local significance. Independent judgement Ability to contribute relevant comments during lessons Ability to ask for clarification on issues that have arisen and to defend one’s own views Communication skills Ability to present the content learnt orally and in writing Learning skills Ability to explore and develop the topics learnt independently

Assessment
Course participants will be assessed via a final written examination

Evaluation criteria
Awarding of a single final mark. The criteria for awarding the final mark will take into account the ability to answer questions in a focused and coherent manner, the relevance of the arguments put forward, the logical and organisational structure of the text, the clarity of the argumentation, and the correctness of the writing.

Required readings

Richebuono, Bepe (1991): A Brief History of the Ladins of the Dolomites. San Martin de Tor: Ladin Institute “Micurà de Rü”.

Pescosta, Werner (2010): History of the Ladins of the Dolomites. San Martin de Tor: Ladin Institute “Micurà de Rü”.

Ghetta F.; Bernard C., (2019): The Fassa Valley in the Dolomites: prehistory, Roman times, the Middle Ages: contributions and documents. New, revised and updated edition / edited by Cesare Bernard. Istitut cultural ladin Majon di fascegn

Ghetta F. (1998): Documents on the history of the Fassa Community: sessions and resolutions of the representatives of the Fassa Community: 1550–1780. Val de Fascia Cooperative, pp. 9–27

Ghetta F. (1998): Origins and development of the Fassa Community. In: The Ladin entity of the Dolomites: ethnogenesis and identity. Proceedings of the interdisciplinary conference: Vigo di Fassa, 11–14 September 1996. Valeruz N.; Chiocchetti F. (eds.); Mondo ladino XXII, pp. 113–151

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