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Marco Arnaudo is Professor in the Department of French and Italian at Indiana University Bloomington, where he currently serves as Interim Program Director for Italian (Fall 2025). His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University (2006)
- Ph.D. in Italian from Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa (2004)
- B.A. in History of Literary Criticism from Pisa University (2000)
His interdisciplinary research bridges early modern Italian literature and contemporary popular culture, with emphases on:
- Baroque literary studies: Dantean influences, religious poetry, and theatrical innovation
- Game theory and design: Narrative structures in tabletop games, military simulations, and player psychology
- Visual culture: Superhero comics, iconography, and cross-media storytelling
His publications demonstrate consistent exploration of narrative mechanics across historical periods, from 17th-century poetic traditions to modern game design paradigms. Current work focuses on Renaissance enigmatology.
Notable recognitions include:
- College of Arts & Humanities Institute Fellowship (2010)
- Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2008)
- Trustees Teaching Award (2008)
- Summer Faculty Fellowship (2007)
He teaches innovative courses including 'The Art of War and Wargaming,' 'Heroes and Superheroes,' and 'Baroque Theater,' emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between historical scholarship and contemporary media.
