Dr. Marco Antolin is an Associate Professor of World Languages. His background is in English and Comparative Literature with degrees from the University of Valladolid (Spain) and Catholic University. While he doesn’t have a favorite course to teach, Dr. Antolin enjoys teaching language classes as well as history and literature courses. With expertise in the influence of Spanish Literature and History on American Contemporary Literature, Dr. Antolin draws from a wealth of knowledge and research experience that he readily shares with his students.

Some of Dr. Antolin’s favorite authors include Fyodor Dostoevsky, Albert Camus, Milan Kundera and Gabriel García Márquez.

You can check out some works by these authors from the McNairy Library by clicking on the links below:

Fyodor Dostoevsky – Crime and Punishment

Albert Camus – The Stranger

Milan Kundera – The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Gabriel García Márquez – One Hundred Years of Solitude

In addition to teaching, Dr. Antolin also works with students to create study-abroad opportunities. Working with students in this capacity can be very rewarding as “studying abroad is one of the most exciting experiences a student can have. Just to be able to help the student in the process is gratifying but the moment everything is ready is special.”

What does it mean to Dr. Antolin to be an English and World Languages Scholar?

“It means a real honor. To be part of a group of smart and hard-working colleagues and students who love the humanities is a blessing.”