Linda Chance

Linda Chance is an Associate Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Pennsylvania under the School of Arts and Sciences. She received the Andrew W. Mellon Penn Faculty Fellowship in the Humanities (2011–2012), which supported her work on literary adaptations.

Her research focuses on Japanese literary traditions, particularly the interplay between gender and genre in classical texts like the makura no sôshi (pillow book) and tsurezuregusa (Leaves of Tedium). She explores how these historical forms influence modern adaptations, including digital platforms like blogs, while examining the role of gender in shaping contemporary expressions of traditional genres.

Scientific Awards:

• Andrew W. Mellon Penn Faculty Fellowship in the Humanities (2011–2012)