Institute of Italian Studies (ISI)

Founded in March 2007, the Institute of Italian Studies (ISI) is directed by Carlo Ossola. Established in the only Italian-speaking University outside of Italy, ISI has the aim of strengthening its commitment to the Italian language, literature, and culture. The Institute of Italian Studies launched in the academic year 2007-2008 a Master (2-years specialist degree) in Italian Literature and Culture, summoning renown faculty members from Switzerland, Italy, and Europe. In the graduate courses, the study of the Italian language and literature develops through a constant dialogue between arts and history, with the firm belief that Italian civilization can serve as the memory of a shared perfection. ISI brings a new and revolutionary offer of interdisciplinary courses to the world of Swiss Academia thanks to its Italian speaking surroundings. The Institute intends to promote "Italian studies" also by establishing relationships with the most active research institutions in Switzerland, Europe, and at international level. For the academic year 2012-2013 ISI will offer a Bachelor in Language, literature and Italian civilization to supplement curriculum.

Contact
Istituto di studi italiani (ISI)
Via Lambertenghi 10A
CH-6904 Lugano
Tel.: +41 58 666 47 00 / +41 58 666 42 95
Fax: +41 (0)58 666 42 59
Email: isi@usi.ch
Web: www.isi.com.usi.ch