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Karl G. Johansson is a Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Nordic Studies, University of Oslo, specializing in Old Norse and Celtic philology. His research focuses on medieval manuscript culture, textual transmission, and the interplay between orality and literacy in Scandinavian contexts from 1200–1500.
- Ongoing projects: Retracing the Reformation (Bible dissemination in medieval Scandinavia)
- Past projects: Vadstenaklostret's Manuscripts, Translation, Transmission and Transformation, Skaldic Mentalities
Research Interests: Medieval manuscript culture, Norse literature, translation dynamics, skaldic poetry, literacy studies, textual standardization, and cultural memory. His work bridges philology, history, and digital humanities, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
Publication Trends: Recent outputs explore manuscript layering, textual mobility, and standardization processes in the North. Collaborative volumes with scholars like Line Cecilie Engh and Stefka Georgieva Eriksen highlight his role in Nordic medieval studies.
Academic Contributions: Johansson has edited key handbooks and led initiatives for digitizing medieval Nordic sources. His collaborations span institutions in Denmark, Germany, and Norway, focusing on manuscript materiality and cultural transfer.
