Dr. Marina Bettaglio

Biography

Marina Bettaglio joined the University of Victoria (UVic) community in 2007, specializing in Hispanic Italian Studies within the Faculty of Humanities. A graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo with a PhD in Hispanic Studies, she has an interdisciplinary background that includes a Laurea in Linguistics from the University of Genoa and a Master's degree in Comparative Cultural Studies from Ohio State University. Bettaglio's research focuses on Contemporary Spanish Italian Cultural Studies, particularly in areas such as Gender Media Studies, Motherhood Studies, and Food Studies. She has authored over thirty academic articles and is the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from UVic. Her current research, supported by a five-year SSHRC Insight Grant, investigates maternal self-expression in Spanish graphic narratives, particularly influenced by patriarchal and neoliberal contexts. Bettaglio's extensive international experience includes study-abroad programs in Spain, England, and Belgium. She actively contributes to UVic's internationalization efforts by creating study abroad opportunities for students. Her scholarly work highlights the discursive constructions of maternal figures in literature and media, exploring how these representations shape the identities of women across history.

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