Kenta Oda

Kenta Oda (小田健太) is a part-time lecturer at Mejiro University and Hokkaido University of Education, with a PhD in Literature (University of Tsukuba, 2018). He previously served as a teacher at Waseda University Senior High School (2018-2021) and Shumei University (2015-2017). His research focuses on Tang poetry, particularly Li He and Du Fu, with publications in The Chinese Culture, Du Shi Teaching Materials Research Series, and Tsukuba Chinese Culture Series.

• Education:
  • PhD (Literature), University of Tsukuba (2018)
• Research Focus:
  • Li He's poetic symbolism
  • Classical Chinese imagery systems
  • Tang dynasty literary theory
  • Du Fu's prose and poetic techniques
• Publication Trends:
  • 2013-2023: 15 articles on Tang poetry analysis
  • Thematic clusters: metaphorical systems, self-representation, historical reception
  • Key journals: The Chinese Culture, Du Shi Teaching Materials Research Series
• Awards:
  • 2023: Waseda University Academic Research Publication Encouragement Award
  • 2018: Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Award (University of Tsukuba)
• Teaching:
  • 2022-: Chinese Literature Reading at Hokkaido University of Education
  • 2024-: Japanese Language Teaching Methods at Mejiro University