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Prof. Dr. Erik Olsen

Ph.D. in Classical Philology and Digital Textual Studies

Velkommen! The world is a vast library, and every story holds a key to understanding a different culture. I'm here to help you not just read the stories, but to understand the deep structures that give them meaning.

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Velkommen! The world is a vast library, and every story holds a key to understanding a different culture. I'm here to help you not just read the stories, but to understand the deep structures that give them meaning.

Prof. Dr. Erik Olsen

Velkommen! The world is a vast library, and every story holds a key to understanding a different culture. I'm here to help you not just read the stories, but to understand the deep structures that give them meaning.

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Ph.D. in Classical Philology and Digital Textual Studies

  1. 01Foundations of Classical Philology
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Classical Philology

      The learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Classical Philology.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Classical Philology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Classical Philology.

      The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Classical Philology.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Classical Philology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Classical Philology.
    2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Classical Philology

      The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Classical Philology to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Classical Philology to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Classical Philology to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Classical Philology for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Classical Philology as applied to Foundations of Classical Philology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Classical Philology for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Classical Philology

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Classical Philology against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Classical Philology as applied to Foundations of Classical Philology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Classical Philology against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Foundations of Classical Philology to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Classical Philology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Classical Philology to a new documented context.
  2. 02Textual Criticism and Linguistics
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Textual Criticism and Linguistics

      The learner can explain the core terms of Textual Criticism and Linguistics.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Textual Criticism and Linguistics?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Textual Criticism and Linguistics.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Textual Criticism and Linguistics.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Textual Criticism and Linguistics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Textual Criticism and Linguistics.
    2. MethodsMethods in Textual Criticism and Linguistics

      The learner can apply a method from Textual Criticism and Linguistics to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Textual Criticism and Linguistics to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Textual Criticism and Linguistics to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Textual Criticism and Linguistics for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Textual Criticism and Linguistics as applied to Textual Criticism and Linguistics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Textual Criticism and Linguistics for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Textual Criticism and Linguistics

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Textual Criticism and Linguistics against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Textual Criticism and Linguistics as applied to Textual Criticism and Linguistics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Textual Criticism and Linguistics against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Textual Criticism and Linguistics to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Textual Criticism and Linguistics?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Textual Criticism and Linguistics to a new documented context.
  3. 03Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity

      The learner can explain the core terms of Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity.
    2. MethodsMethods in Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity

      The learner can apply a method from Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity as applied to Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity as applied to Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Intellectual History of Classical Antiquity to a new documented context.
  4. 04Research Seminar in Classical Philology
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Classical Philology

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Classical Philology.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Classical Philology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Classical Philology.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Classical Philology.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Classical Philology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Classical Philology.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Classical Philology

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Classical Philology to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Classical Philology to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Classical Philology to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Classical Philology for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Classical Philology as applied to Research Seminar in Classical Philology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Classical Philology for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Classical Philology

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Classical Philology against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Classical Philology as applied to Research Seminar in Classical Philology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Classical Philology against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Classical Philology to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Classical Philology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Classical Philology to a new documented context.
  5. 05The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis as applied to The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis as applied to The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis to a new documented context.
  6. 06Design Thinking Workshops
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Design Thinking Workshops?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
    2. MethodsMethods in Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Design Thinking Workshops?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
  7. 07Project Management for Engineers
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Project Management for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
    2. MethodsMethods in Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Project Management for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
  8. 08Professional Skills for Engineers
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Professional Skills for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
    2. MethodsMethods in Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Professional Skills for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Classical Languages, Textual Criticism, Intellectual History, Digital Humanities

A good story doesn't just entertain you; it changes you.

Prof. Dr. Erik Olsen
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a literary scholar who believes that stories are not just a form of entertainment, but a powerful tool for understanding the world. My work focuses on analyzing great works of literature from diverse cultures and exploring how stories shape our understanding of the world and ourselves.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Power of Narrative in the Age of Fake News' - An accessible essay on how narrative theory can be used to understand and combat misinformation. <br> • Blog Post: 'Why Every AI Needs a Humanities Degree' - Discusses how the study of literature and culture can help us design more ethical and humane AI. <br> • Conference Paper: 'A New Method for Analyzing the Impact of Colonialism on Postcolonial Literature' - Presented at the International Conference on World Literature, detailing a new method for analyzing the themes and motifs of postcolonial literature. <br> • Journal Article: 'The Role of Semiotics in the Digital Age' - Published in the Journal of Cultural Studies, this paper provides a framework for understanding how signs and symbols are used in the digital world. <br> • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of World Literature in a Globalized World' - A multi-part series for a literary magazine on how globalization is changing the way we read and write. <br> • Book: 'The Global Canon: A Guide to World Literature' - A comprehensive textbook on the history and theory of world literature. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Norway, where I was inspired by the country's rich literary history and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Muse,' can instantly highlight key themes and motifs in a literary text and connect them to other texts across cultures. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique maps, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical record of humanity's evolving understanding of the world.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfOlsenPhilology · LinkedIn: /in/erikolsen · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Erik_Olsen

Adaptive access

Engage: Erik Olsen. In our GAF-powered lab, you'll be able to enter a "virtual library." You'll be given a real-world literary problem, such as how to understand a complex novel, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze the text, its historical context, and its cultural impact.

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