Class Platform: Virtual Learning

Day/Time: Monday, 9 - 10 AM, February 1 - April 12, *9 week class*

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Class Description: “Meet” the people who made Italy famous such as Sophia Loren, Luciano Pavarotti, and Leonardo da Vinci. By describing the fascinating lives of these contemporary and historical celebrities, the instructor will take you on a journey through the places that were meaningful for them. Anticipate great discussions on Italian food, art, and tourist attractions.

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Instructor Biographies: Marta Soligo is a Ph.D. candidate in sociology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she teaches Sociology of Leisure. Her most recent interests center around two main topics: sustainable tourism in Italy and immigrant workers’ experiences in hospitality. A research assistant at the UNLV International Gaming Institute, she received her master’s degree in planning and management of tourism systems from the Università di Bergamo (Italy) in 2012. In 2013, she was a visiting scholar for the Center for Research in Engineering, Media and Performance (REMAP) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), investigating tourism phenomena within the Hollywood industry. She has presented her works at several conferences by professional associations and international institutions, such as UNWTO (World Tourism Organization).