Satomi Saito

Satomi Saito is a Senior Lecturer of Japanese at Clemson University's Department of Languages within the College of Arts and Humanities. A native of Japan, they hold a Ph.D. in Cinema and Comparative Literature from the University of Iowa (2007) and an M.A. in Asian Studies from Cornell University (1997). Their research focuses on Japanese popular media, film/literary theory, and cultural studies. Prior teaching experience includes McGill University, Bowling Green State University, and Colgate University. At Clemson, they teach elementary Japanese.

Education highlights:

• Ph.D., Cinema and Comparative Literature, University of Iowa (2007)
• M.A., Asian Studies, Cornell University (1997)

Research interests emphasize critical analysis of Japanese media and cultural narratives, blending literary and film theory with digital-age transformations in storytelling. Publications explore topics like light novels, media franchises, and national identity through detective fiction.

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