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David Major is a Professor in the Department of Languages and Literature at Austin Peay State University. His office is located in Harned Hall, Room HH 228, and he can be reached at majord@apsu.edu. He holds a PhD in English from Oklahoma State University, with a background as a teacher of technical writing and editor of reports.
Research Interests: Professor Major focuses on Technical Writing, Computer Editing, International Communication, and Japanese Literature and Film. His work explores intersections between technology and traditional literary forms, such as applying AI tools to editing processes and analyzing narrative subversion in classical Japanese texts like The Tale of Genji. He also investigates cross-cultural collaboration strategies and the role of Japanese poetry in enhancing technical writing practices.
Publications Trends: His recent work emphasizes digital humanities and intercultural communication, with studies on AI editing limitations ("Hey Siri" paper), Kurosawa's Ikiru as a critique of bureaucratic ethics, and localization challenges in multinational technical documentation. He frequently co-authors with scholars like Akihiro Yoshida and Tatsuya Fukushima to address global collaboration dynamics.
Grants & Advising: No grants or student advising records are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His research is self-funded or through institutional support, focusing on individual and collaborative projects.
Labs/Teams: No specific labs or research teams are listed, though his interdisciplinary approach suggests potential collaborations with film studies, computer science, and international business departments.
