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Persönliches Profil
Academic Qualifications
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Academic Qualifications
Dr Ragnhild Ljosland has been a lecturer with the University of the Highlands and Islands since 2009, initially with the Centre for Nordic Studies and later with the UHI Archaeology Institute. Her academic background is in Scandinavian language and literature, graduating from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2008 with a PhD in sociolinguistics.
Since joining UHI, Ragnhild Ljosland has continued researching linguistic and sociolinguistic topics, as well as literature and runology. She publishes on a range of topics, such as Orkney and Shetland dialect grammar, historical sociolinguistics, Scots language, runic inscriptions, contemporary language policy, and Orkney literature.
Research Expertise
Sociolinguistics, linguistics, dialect studies, Orkney and Shetland studies, Scots, dialect literature, runes, Norwegian language.
Teaching Expertise
Dr Ljosland teaches the following modules on the MLitt level:
- The Orkney and Shetland Tongues (module leader)
- Orkney and Shetland Literature (module leader)
- Runology and Old Norse (module leader)
On BA Scottish Cultural Studies :
- Languages on the Edge (module leader)
- Scotland's Music (module leader)
- Runes: Voices from the Past (module leader)
- Tradition, Custom and Belief (module leader)
Bildung/Akademische Qualifikationen
Doctor of Philosophy, Lingua franca, prestisjespråk og forestilt fellesskap: Om engelsk som akademisk språk i Norge. Et kasusstudium i bred kontekst. / Lingua franca, prestige and imagined communities: English as an academic language in Norway. A case study in its broader context., Norwegian Research Council
Datum der Bewilligung: 1 Jan. 2008
Keywords
- P Philology. Linguistics
- PE English
- PD Germanic languages
- PN0441 Literary History
Kompetenzen im Bereich UN SDGs
2015 einigten sich UN-Mitgliedstaaten auf 17 globale Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung (Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs) zur Beendigung der Armut, zum Schutz des Planeten und zur Förderung des allgemeinen Wohlstands. Die Arbeit dieser Person leistet einen Beitrag zu folgendem(n) SDG(s):
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Decent work and economic growth
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Kooperationen und Spitzenforschungsbereiche der letzten fünf Jahre
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Projekte
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Ola Gorie Jewellery Strategic Marketing Development (Stage 1 & 2)
Lee, D. (!!PI), Thomas, A. (!!PI) & Ljosland, R. (Researcher)
6/07/20 → 31/03/22
Projekt: !!Consultancy
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AHRC Scoping Study for a Corpus Based Grammatical Investigation of Orkney and Shetland Dialect
Ljosland, R. (!!PI)
1/02/12 → 31/10/12
Projekt: !!Research
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Like Driftwood Taking Root: Folk-Onomastic Origin Legends from the Orkney Islands
Ljosland, R., 10 Juni 2026, in: Folklore. 137, 2, S. 257-281 25 S.Publikation: Article › Begutachtung
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Answered, she spoke it for weakness of her owne flesh, and for feare of her lyfe. Giving voice to the witches
Ljosland, R., 11 März 2025, Hospitable Linguistics: Alternative, Indigenous and Critical Approaches to Language Research and Language Encounters. Faraclas, N., Vellupilai, V. & Storck, A. (Hrsg.). Degruyter, (Multilingual Matters).Publikation: Chapter (peer-reviewed) › Begutachtung
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Giving voice to the victims of the Orkney witchcraft trials: 'Answered, she spoke it for weakness of her owne flesh, and for feare of her lyfe'
Ljosland, R., 24 Sept. 2024, Hospitable Linguistics: Alternative, Indigenous and Critical Approaches to Language Research and Language Encounters. Channel View Publications, S. 306-312 7 S.Publikation: Chapter
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Practice Theory and Runic Artefacts: New Interpretations of Two Runic Amulets from the Orkney Islands
Ljosland, R. & McArthur, C., 30 Okt. 2024, Runrön : Blandade Runstudier 26. Uppsala, Band 26. (Runrön).Publikation: Chapter (peer-reviewed) › Begutachtung
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Viking Hiking and Other Time Travel
Ljosland, R., 6 März 2024, Viking Heritage and History in Europe . Ellis-Nilsson, S. & Nyzell, S. (Hrsg.). Routledge, (Critical Heritages of Europe).Publikation: Chapter (peer-reviewed) › Begutachtung
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Viking Hiking and Other Time Travel1
Ljosland, R., 6 März 2024, Viking Heritage and History in Europe: Practices and Re-creations. Taylor & Francis, S. 37-54 18 S.Publikation: Chapter
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Scots and Nynorsk: A Comparison of Two Language Movements' Struggle for Recognition in Higher Education
Ljosland, R., 2021, Language Matters in Higher Education Contexts: Policy and Practice. Apelgren, B.-M., Eriksson, A.-M. & Jamsvi, S. (Hrsg.). Leiden/Boston: Brill, Band 22. S. 151-169 19 S. (Critical Issues in the Future of Learning and Teaching; Band 22).Publikation: Chapter
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Auszeichnungen
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Highlands and Islands Student Association Awards 2017: Best Research or Dissertation Supervisor
Ljosland, R. (Recipient), 29 Sept. 2017
Auszeichnung: Prize (including medals and awards)
Aktivitäten
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New Mediaeval and Norse gallery at Orkney Museum
Ljosland, R. (Consultant)
24 Jan. 2025 → 26 Jan. 2025Aktivität: Consultancy
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Rune poster for Maeshowe visitor centre
Ljosland, R. (Consultant)
7 Feb. 2025 → 11 Feb. 2025Aktivität: Consultancy
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Northern Narratives
Ljosland, R. (Participant)
11 Juni 2025 → 13 Juni 2025Aktivität: Participation in conference
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36th Field Runologists' Meeting
Ljosland, R. (Organiser)
20 Okt. 2025 → 22 Okt. 2025Aktivität: Participation in conference
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Tru og meining i gamal tid Episode 96: Haugbu og haugbrot på Orknøyane
Ljosland, R. (Speaker)
28 Aug. 2025Aktivität: Podcast or webinar
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Taking time travel from hobby to tourism business
Ljosland, R. (Speaker)
18 Sept. 2025Aktivität: Invited talk
Presseberichte
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Meeting Mr Cursiter: A 19thC Visit to Orkney
1/06/23
1 Objekt von Medienberichte
Presse/Medien: Research
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Celebrating George Mackay Brown #BookWeekScotland
15/11/21
1 Objekt von Medienberichte
Presse/Medien: Research
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Digital scarf marks 100 years since death of Orcadian writer George Mackay Brown
12/11/21
1 Objekt von Medienberichte
Presse/Medien: Research
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Forschungsimpact
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Kirkwall Township Heritage Initiative Viking Walk
Ljosland, R. (Participant), Sanmark, A. (Participant), Heddle, D. (Participant), Whitworth, V. (Participant), Barbara, C. (Participant), Owen, O. (Participant), Barrett, J. (Participant) & Gee, C. (Participant)
Forschungsimpact: Impact › Economic or commercial Impacts