Summer Studies in Switzerland
Live and study in the historic city of Martigny, Switzerland for three weeks — with travel options before, during and after the program. Plus, you’ll earn six course credits!
General Information
Experience Swiss and European hospitality during a three-week summer session in the expansive Swiss Alps nestled in the center of Europe and along the shores of the Rhone River.
The classes will meet four days per week in Martigny. Long weekends will permit guided and independent travel to hotels, attractions and restaurants in such destinations as Paris, Tuscany, and of course, Switzerland itself.
Dates
June 10 through June 30, 2013
Course Offerings
- TCA 499 — International Tourism (3 credits)
In this course, you will study international travel and tourism. It focuses on the economic, social, political, and environmental considerations of international tourism management and development. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. - FAB 333 — Culture and Cuisine (3 credits)
This course explores foods and food ways of various cultural/ethnic groups. It considers origin and migration of foods and customs throughout the world. Students will consider food’s relationship to cultural groups, geographical location, social practices and economic well-being. They will also analyze the impact of multiple cultures on foods, food preparation, and food ways in the U.S. Lab fees required. Prerequisite: ENG 102; fulfills UNLV multicultural requirement.
More Information
Patrick J. Moreo, Ph.D.,
Professor & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 456021
Las Vegas, NV 89154-6021 USA
(702) 895-1052
pat.moreo@unlv.edu
