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Michael Brownstein is the Interim Department Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Notre Dame. He has been teaching Japanese language and culture since 1982. His research focuses on pre-modern Japanese literature, including studies of Meiji-period writer Kitamura Tokoku and Tokugawa-period playwright Chikamatsu Monzaemon. He is currently preparing a book-length analysis of Chikamatsu's domestic dramas.
Education:
- Ph.D., Columbia University, 1981
Research Interests:
Dr. Brownstein's work bridges historical literary analysis and cross-cultural studies. His early scholarship examined Western literary criticism's impact on 19th-century Japanese writers, while current projects explore Edo-period dramatic forms and their socio-cultural contexts. His interdisciplinary approach combines textual analysis with broader historical frameworks.
Professional Contributions:
No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text, though his long tenure at Notre Dame indicates sustained academic contribution. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses on Japanese literature and cultural studies.
