Università della Svizzera italiana Courses

Mario Botta: To Be an Architect

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What does it mean to be an architect today?Get an introduction to the architecture of Mario Botta - one of the most famous contemporary architects - with this online course from USI Università della Svizzera italiana.You’ll explore the relationship between architecture and geography, sacred architecture and restoration, and the correlation between architecture and the other arts.You’ll also analyse some of Mario Botta’s famous works, as well as the training model for Architecture students as it was conceived and developed in the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, one of the faculty of USI.This course is designed for anyone interested in architecture and the arts, but may be of particular interest to teachers, researchers and students in the field of arts and architecture.

"All'eterno dal tempo". La Commedia di Dante

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Il corso, a cui hanno contribuito alcuni tra i più qualificati specialisti degli studi danteschi, ha carattere propedeutico ed è indirizzato a un vasto pubblico; non rinuncia, tuttavia, a fornire le principali coordinate che permettono di situare il poema dantesco nel contesto culturale e storico del Medioevo, nonché di valutare il percorso di formazione che ha portato Dante dalle prime opere al compimento del suo capolavoro.Concetti e argomenti principali: Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia, Poesia, Letteratura italiana, Letteratura medievale, Cultura medievale, Storia medievale, poetica dantesca, teoria politica dantesca, teologia dantesca.

eTourism: Communication Perspectives

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An introductory course to a fascinating travel into the eTourism world, which crosses both space and time, and is always closely connected with communication. We are embarking to create a great study experience, which explores how Information and Communication Technologies do matter for tourism – both for our personal experience, and for the tourism industry at large. In other words, we will together explore eTourism by using tools and models from the Communication Sciences.Key concepts and theories covered include: Online Communication Model; Roman Jakobson's Communication Model; Quality of online contents; User Generated Content; Web 2.0; Reputation in online Media; Intercultural Communication and Localization; eLearning; Argumentation; World Heritage Sites.

Religions From The Inside: Improving Interreligious Dialogue

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Learn how to encourage and benefit from respectful interfaith dialogueThis short course, led by the Faculty of Theology of Lugano in collaboration with USI, will develop your knowledge of what interfaith dialogue means from a philosophical and epistemological point of view, and teach how to enjoy productive interfaith dialogue.Understand the value of a multi-faith societyUntil a few decades ago, it seemed secularisation processes were inevitable and that religion would be confined to the private conscience. However, the new millennium saw religions return – both as places for spiritual reflection, as well as movements that could affect the public sphere.This course will enhance your understanding of the relationship between different faiths and help you to explore why religions play such an active role in promoting peaceful coexistence among humans.Learn how to create the right conditions for effective interfaith dialogueFrom the perspective of a speaker representing each of the world’s five main religions –Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism – you’ll explore the core characteristics of each religion from a historical and conceptual perspective before discussing a principle of the religion which relates to interfaith dialogue and promotes peace.You’ll discover how each religion offers similar lessons that encourage humans to relate, connect with each other, as opposed to withdrawing into themselves and sparking conflict.By the end of the course, you’ll understand how to have a positive interfaith discussion that encourages mutual cooperation and understanding between different faiths and forms of faith.You’ll even have the chance to put your new knowledge to the test as you join an online interfaith debate with your fellow learners.This course is designed for anyone interested in religion and interreligious dialogue.It will be of particular interest for bachelor and master’s students with a background in philosophy, theology or history.