HUM 295-01 - Special Topic: Swissness - More than the Alps

1 credits (Fall)

This class provides an interdisciplinary introdcution to the culture of Switzerland. Topics include direct democracy (the Swiss political system: “Can the people rule?”), history, neutrality, mentality, economy and banking (CH has the world`s highest wealth per capita), discussions of traditional and modern Swiss art, religion, design (Le Corbusier) etc. The class fosters critical engagement with the politics, traditions and various iconic representations of Switzerland in order to apprehend the country`s complexities and contradictions. We will engage the campus community as a class and offer a Swiss-style culinary reception and screen a film.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Note: Dates: September 24 to October 17. Short course deadlines apply.
Instructor: Staff