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PhD dolgozatok
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Publikációk
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Legfrissebbek betöltések
Posthumanism in Life is Strange
Kovács, Karina Alexandra; Bülgözdi, Imola; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
This thesis demonstrated the concept of Posthumanism and how it is presented as a significant component in the narrative-based video game Life is Strange. Posthumanism itself is an umbrella term that includes other theoretical aspects by which it can be connected to the human-technology relationship. That component is significant, as it unites the whole concept with video games and the identity of the player. Moreover, it affects the player’s decision-making through different techniques of immersion, thus challenging them to commit to morally questionable decisions. The main purpose of the thesis is to demonstrate and analyse the development of complex emotional responses of players triggered by video games.
The I in the Other: Reflections on Contemporary Forms of Chicana Identity and in Art, Literature, and Popular Culture
Jansik, Rita Júlia; Csató, Péter; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
This thesis aims to argue that Chicana identity is self-constructed, and more specifically is
built on defiance or internalization of cultural and social expectations. It illustrates main points through examples of Chicana experience and identity shaped by outside forces and
perceptions, and will also examine cases of border
identities being misrepresented and commodified, and I will also touch upon racialized
and radicalized sexuality and attraction among Mexican-American and Latina women.In conclusion, this paper seeks to examine the Chicana experience from both an
individualistic and societal perspective, taking into consideration multiple aspects of
marginalization, cultural norms, and the effects of beauty-culture. Other than literary and art
analysis, this paper also attempts to prove that popular culture and social perceptions
trivialize the complex experiences and identities of marginalized women, and dismiss
oppression and cultural narratives, while inadvertently helping to maintain portrayal of
women of color as sexually desirable for being perceived as exotic, oversexualized, or
submissive.
Posthumanism in Video Games: Detroit: Become Human
Czinkóczki, Dániel; Bülgözdi, Imola; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
My thesis takes a look at "Detroit: Become Human" through the lens of posthumanism, diving into deep questions about consciousness, identity, and the struggles of androids. The game challenges traditional views by portraying androids as complex beings facing emotional challenges, desires, and moral conflicts, blurring the lines between humans and machines. Furthermore the inclusion of the Cyberpunk genre into the theme of Posthumanism plays a huge part throughout the thesis. The character development and the relationships between the characters play a huge part especially Connor and Hanks. Another interesting aspect of the game is the religious themes it introduces, particularly the character known as rA9, who serves as a sort of messiah figure for the deviants. This incorporation of theology alongside the idea of sentient androids grappling with their existence adds a profound layer to the story. Overall, my exploration of "Detroit: Become Human" reveals how it deeply reflects on technological advancements, what it means to be human, and the ethical concerns surrounding artificial intelligence.
ANALYSIS OF THE INJUSTICES AGAINST PEOPLE OF COLOR WITH THE HELP OF CONTEMPORARY POPULAR CULTURE PRODUCTIONS
Kerekes , Viktória; Hudácskó , Brigitta Ilona; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
The aim of this paper is to analyze the history and stagnant development of Black
people’s rights and treatment from the 17th century, when they were first brought into the North
American continent, all the way until the 21st century. However, after a brief chapter discussing
the historical background, I will concentrate on fictional popular culture productions and
examine how those depict the real-life problems people of color have to face.
The Legacy of Free-Roaming Horses in America
Kiss-Tarnai, Zsuzsanna; Szathmári, Judit; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
In my thesis, I aim to determine whether the free-roaming horse can be considered a historical or therapeutic treasure to modern-day citizens of North America. I examine the characteristics of the animal and how it can be related to the continent by comparing its different treatments from mainly early white- and Native American perspectives. In Chapter 1, I analyze the place of the wild horse within American storytelling. In Chapter 2, I write about the horse effigy stick, which serves as physical evidence of the mustang's role in Native American history. In Chapter 3, I discuss my experiences studying horses in Hungary’s Bábolna, and in Chapter 4, I write about the movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, which explores the cultural differences in our relationship with nature and animals.
The Reality and Fiction of the LGBTQ+ Community in Heartstopper
Karacs, Gabriella K.; Horváth, Imre; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
Heartstopper is a British LGBTQ+ webcomic series about two boys falling in love. This popular love story has made it into several bookshops worldwide, gaining popularity and becoming mainstream. However, the creator of the comic, Alice Oseman, made the boys' universe into a realistic, but still a fluffy story for all ages to read. This thesis is about the comparison of fiction and reality of LGBTQ people in the comic. It follows the journey of Nick and Charlie, Nick's identity and the queer friend group.
The Counterculture of the Sixties and the Vietnam War
Juhász, Gergő; Glant, Tibor; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
In my thesis, I will explore the sixties in the context of American history. I will examine the rise of counterculture and the various types of movements that occurred during this decade. I will also discuss the Vietnam War and its connection to the counterculture. I analyze how public opinion shifted as the war progressed and how opposition to the conflict gave birth to various protest movements, including the New Left and the hippie movement. My thesis will also include the exploration of famous figures from the sixties, like Martin Luther King, and lesser-known events like the Hard Hat Riot. Ultimately, I argue that the 1960s counterculture challenged American values and left a lasting impact on U.S. society and future movements for social change.
Communication During the Cuban Missile Crisis
Gál, Viktória; Balogh, Máté Gergely; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
My research focuses on the communication during the Cuban Missile Crisis. I demonstrate the importance of diplomacy from various aspects. The Thesis contains the most significant events and meetings that took place throughout the crisis. In addition, the letter exchanges and the roles of important people are also included. To prove the hypothesis that communication is a key factor in problem solution, primary and secondary sources were used.
Choice-Based Video Games for English Language Learning: A Case Study
Bárdos, Dorina; Csépes, Ildikó; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
This paper examines the role of video games in English language learning. By analyzing three games: Detroit: Become Human, Life Is Strange and The Walking Dead my study aims to shed light on the benefits that these games are able to provide. Examining Detroit: Become Human helps with the understaning of the useful influence of the games' mechanics and their story while also giving an insight to the importance of emotional involvment in language learning. The thesis explores how interactive storytelling and choice-based mechanics create a more immersive learning experience allowing players to engage with language in a meaningful way. It also discusses studies that have demonstrated the effectiveness of gaming environments in vocabulary retention and comprehension, therefore helping the learning process. The study highlights the potential of video games as valuable tools for second language acquisition.
GENDER ROLES IN REPRESENTATION OF THE “LOST GENERATION” IN THE MODERNIST NOVELS THE SUN ALSO RISES (1926) BY E. HEMINGWAY AND THE GREAT GATSBY (1925) BY F. S. FITZGERALD
Vozchikova, Vera; Pataki, Éva; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
In the course of my thesis, I attempted to form an idea of the "lost generation" as represented in the novels "The Sun Also Rises" (1926) by E. Hemingway and "The Great Gatsby" (1925) by F. S. Fitzgerald. The research was based on the three major questions. First of all, I examined how the image, social position, and psyche of the ‘New Woman’ in the 1920s is represented in the female characters in the selected texts. Then, I analyzed how the new notion of masculinity is embodied in the protagonists and their relationships with the beloved women in the stories. Further, taking into consideration the answers to the first two questions regarding gender roles, I discovered the correlation between the traumatic experience of representatives of the era and their failure to achieve happiness in the post-war reality. The focus of my thesis is interdisciplinary, being situated at the intersection of history, literary analysis, and psychology in order to achieve a complete understanding of how the “lost generation” is depicted in the modernist novels of E. Hemingway and F. S. Fiztgerald.
Nowruz Mubarak and Merry Christmas! Iranian-American Identity, Childhood Alienation, and Adult Cultural Adaptation in Firoozeh Dumas’ “Me and Bob Hope”
Angyal, Rozina; Mózes, Dorottya Katalin; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
This thesis explores the alienation and hybrid identity in Firoozeh Dumas' "Me and Bob Hope," part of her 2003 immigrant memoir "Funny in Farsi." This study aims to focus on the immigrant experience of the Iranian-Americans in the 1970s United States. Growing up as a child of immigrants, Dumas encounters cultural alienation, both as an Iranian in a foreign land and as a Muslim in the Western country of America. Through Dumas' intimate portrayal of hybridity, this thesis explores the in-between space of immigrants, presenting the hardships and navigations in the American culture. The Persian New Year, Nowruz, and the holiday of Christmas are revealed as the symbols of the Iranian and the American identity. Dumas eventually reconciliates with her twofold character; her intermarriage and the celebration of both holidays make her culturally adapt to America and embrace her Iranian-American identity.
Erasure, Stereotypes and Resistance: Black and White Women in Richard Wright’s Native Son
Babicz, Sára; Mózes, Dorottya Katalin; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
This thesis presents a nuanced analysis of the representation of Black and white women in Richard Wright’s Native Son, using Black feminist theory as a critical framework. It explores how characters like Bessie, Mrs. Thomson, and Mary Dalton are shaped by intersecting forces of race, gender, and class and how their roles often reinforce prevailing stereotypes. The writer highlights the marginalization of female characters in Wright’s narrative while acknowledging moments of subtle resistance that reflect their humanity and agency. The discussion of Black feminist concepts like intersectionality and controlling images adds depth and scholarly relevance. Overall, the thesis is thorough, thoughtful, and grounded in strong theoretical insights, though at times the analysis might have benefited from tighter structure and conciseness. Nonetheless, it makes a valuable contribution to understanding gendered racial oppression in African American literature.
Code switching tendencies of multilingual people with emphasis on discourse markers
Bagi, László; Balogh, Erzsébet; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
The current study aims to investigate how Hungarian native speaker university students of English (n=6) code-switch and use discourse markers while they have to complete a picture story description task in three languages, i.e., in their native language, Hungarian, in their second language, English, and in their third language, Finnish. The results of the study show that the frequency of code-switching negatively correlates with the participants’ proficiency, that is, they code-switch mostly in their third language. At the same time, even though code-switching was most common in Finnish, the number of discourse markers were the lowest in this language. With these findings, this study attempts to prove that language proficiency does influence language learners’ code-switching tendencies. It also aims to provide examples for discourse markers and code switching in a multilingual context that may be generalized in future, larger scale research.
The Role of Choice in Trauma Recovery
Patai, Rita; Pataki, Éva; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
My thesis is situated at the intersection of literature and psychology, as I am analyzing excerpts from Edith Eva Eger's memoir, The Choice: Embrace the Possible, while examining the traumatic events in her life through the close-reading method and her healing journey through a psychological lens. I present concepts like trauma, PTSD, and logotherapy as the theoretical background of my dissertation. I argue that the traumatic events had an impact on Eger's life, even after they were over; however, through making a choice not to let them influence her anymore, she could heal from past founds. I share episodes from Eger's life to support my argument and cite numeours experts in the field of psychology.
Posthumanism, Human Behaviors and the Concept of the Other in The Walking Dead
Nagy, Petra; Bülgözdi, Imola; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
This thesis investigates Posthumanism in The Walking Dead (AMC 2010-2022) television series through discussing the concept of the Other and the human and non-human relations in the show. The paper used scenes and images of episodes from the first two seasons to analyze the zombie walkers’ relevance as the posthuman Other, portray the adjustments its human characters have made to the world after the fall of the Anthropocene and to the walkers themselves, showcasing their human exceptionalism on one hand, and restraining it on the other. The aim is to show the ways the behavioral differences between humans and non-humans are simultaneously highlighted and blurred into each other throughout the series, in relation to its posthuman narrative.
The Impact of the United States Engagement in the Middle East: The Road to 9/11 Attacks
Hák, Bettina; Balogh, Máté Gergely; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
In this thesis, I am looking for the answer to the question: To what an extent did the United States intervention in Middle East contributed to a long standing conflict between the West and the Muslim World, eventually leading to the 9/11 attacks? I am examining the complex combination of political, religious and economic factors driven by the evolving US - Middle East relations, the root causes of terrorism, as well as the underlying motivations that drive terrorist activities. The key focus of my analysis is the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and their immediate and long-term effects that have impacted the United States afterwards. Furthermore, I am examining how national security policies evolved and changed in response, the ways in which public view of terrorism shifted significantly and reshaped the United States society as a whole.
A Feminist Approach to Familial Structures in Two Narratives of Ursula K. Le Guin
Kovács, Karolina; Bülgözdi, Imola; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
This thesis examines familial structures and their environments in two narratives of Ursula K. Le Guin through a feminist lens. It analyzes how the author addresses gender issues and patriarchal hierarchy in "Coming of Age in Karhide" and in "Paradises Lost". The focus is on the alternatives that are offered to traditional norms by depicting harmonious societies in feminist science fiction.
The Sense of Belonging in Meera Syal's Anita and Me
Szabóné Sándor, Réka; Hudácskó, Brigitta Ilona; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
Meera Syal’s debut novel, Anita and Me (1996), a semi-autobiographical narrative, addresses the struggle of seeking a sense of belonging and the challenges stemming from the tormenting longing for a home from a second-generation Punjabi immigrant girl’s point of view. The primary aim of this paper is to explore these challenges rooted in the clash of the two worlds, a tension between the longing for acceptance from the protagonist's white peers in the host country, Britain, and her inner urge to participate in the process of preserving the heritage of India.
'To claim our long-forgotten gold': Memory and Remembering as a(n identity-) shaping force in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
Kincses, Dávid-József; Orosz-Réti, Zsófia; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
In my thesis I analysed J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit from the as of yet overlooked perspective of memory studies, proposing that the key narrative and character identities of the novel are shaped by cultural traumas (e.g. the memory of Thror’s glorious dwarven kingdom and its destruction by Smaug the dragon, or the Goblins’ of the Lonely Mountain’s defeat by the hands of Thorin and his Company during their travels), which are influenced by the mediality of the narrative world: its embeddedness in orality, print and literacy respectively. In order to prove my hypothesis, first I mapped out how I view the concept of “cultural memory” (after having examined the current relevant academic tableau of The Hobbit). Then, I looked at how orality, literacy and print respectively affect the narrative universe of the novel. Finally, I analysed these narrative and identity shaping cultural memories from the perspective of their traumatic force through which they shape the narrative and its character identities.
Cultural Exchange in the British Empire and Commonwealth
Czirják , Zsófia; Borus, György; DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar
In my thesis I try to focus on the previously unknown cultural exhange between the various parts of the British Empire and later of the Commonwealth. I began analysing everything from the 16th century up until the times of Queen Elizabeth II. I would like to focus on the origins of the Empire, its heyday, how it ended and what the present and the future could look like for the British. I hope I could focus on the better (and worse) parts of the cultural, political and financial connections of the Empire and the Commonwealth, as the both had and still have an incredibly powerful affect on the present day state of the country. It cannot be predicted what will happen in the future, but at the end of the thesis I tried to highlight the diplomatic importance of the British Royal Family and how they are able to hold together the institution.