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Koshi Odashima is a Professor at the School of Culture, Media and Society, Waseda University. With expertise in English and American literature, he has focused extensively on D.H. Lawrence's works, stage translation practices, and British cultural identity. His career spans multiple roles, including academic research, teaching, and theatrical translation projects.
- Education: MA in Literature (Waseda University), MA in English (Queen Mary, University of London)
- Professional Membership: Japanese Society for Theatre Studies, Japan Lawrence Society, Japanese Association of English Language and Literature
Research interests center on English and American literature with special attention to modernist drama, gender dynamics in translation, and Celtic cultural influences. His work on D.H. Lawrence's The Plumed Serpent and Lady Chatterley's Lover reveals connections between ethnic identity and literary softness.
Key article trends include stage translation analysis (1990s-2000s), gender consciousness in theatrical adaptations, and D.H. Lawrence's symbolic systems. His translations of Tom Stoppard's works and British plays demonstrate practical applications of these theoretical interests.
- Scientific Awards:
- Yaguchi Yoshiko Prize (1996)
As a educator, he supervises graduation research and offers seminars on English and American literature. His 2005-2006 overseas research at Royal Holloway, University of London focused on D.H. Lawrence's dramatic works and contemporary British theatre trends.
His internal research projects analyze D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley character Clifford as symbolic representation of England. He has published extensively on Shakespearean drama and British literary figures, with particular emphasis on cultural translation challenges.
