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Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Using ChatGPT as a Tool to Acquire the Passive Voice in EnglishBenkő, Tamás Gábor; Tóth, Ágoston; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThe main focus of the thesis is whether ChatGPT is capable of helping people learn English passive voice. Lexical Functional Grammar was mentioned and compared to transformational grammar. A survey was conducted, and the results indicated that ChatGPT is helpful for people, and they would rely on its answers. Every prompt in the thesis was generated with the free version of ChatGPT. ChatGPT generated lists, pieces of advice, and corrected mistakes. These are analyzed throughout the thesis.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Importance of the Ardennes Offensive in the History of World War Two and the Post-War WorldSzentjóbi , Áron; Balogh, Máté Gergely; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis thesis aims to explore and unravel the importance of the Ardennes Offensive - often referred to as the Battle of the Bulge - in the history of World War Two and the Post-War world. The study will focus on how and why the engagement between the Allies and the Wehrmacht was so crucial and what makes it be placed among other tide-turning battles such as Stalingrad, Kursk, Midway, or Guadalcanal. For the aforementioned goals, the thesis provides a thorough examination from the Allied D-Day landings, all the way to the breaking of the Siegfried Line, including war aims, plans and an analysis of the Bulge Battle itself, even touching upon the war's end.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Ironic Representation of Masculine Heroism and Courage in Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of CourageRoskó, Tünde; Csató, Péter; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThe thesis explores the ironic representation of masculine heroism and courage in Stephen Crane's novel, The Red Badge of Courage.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Comparative Analysis of US and Russian Foreign Policies in Kyrgyzstan Since the End of the Cold WarAbdrakmanova, Altynai; Glant, Tibor; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis thesis is dedicated to conducting a comparative analysis of the US and Russian foreign policies in Kyrgyzstan since the end of the Cold War. This analysis aims to indicate the distinct strategies employed by these two global powers and their consequent impact on the political landscape of Kyrgyzstan. By comparing their approaches, this research seeks to uncover the similarities and differences in their foreign policy tactics and the extent of their influence on this geopolitically strategic, yet economically modest nation. The scope of this thesis encompasses a detailed examination of diplomatic initiatives, economic diplomacy, military engagements, and the application of soft power by both the United States and Russia within Kyrgyzstan. It evaluates the effectiveness and ramifications of their political influence, considering how these international interactions shape Kyrgyzstan’s domestic and foreign policy decisions.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Language Attitudes Among English-Learning Hungarian StudentsKovács, Vanda; Balogh, Erzsébet; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis thesis explores the characteristics of English and its position as a lingua franca, as well as the language attitudes of Hungarian English-speaking students, based on an online questionnaire. Additionally, the properties and types of bilingualism are discussed in the beginning of the thesis. Respective to this research, the following three questions were initially: 1) to what extent do Hungarian students find knowing English important, 2) what difficulties do they think could arise during learning for a Hungarian speaker and 3) how do they judge Hungarian as a language compared to English. Based on the results, the attitudes of the participants proved to be overwhelmingly positive towards English, and the reasons are explored through the course of this thesis.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Power of Imagination in Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green GablesVályi, Kamilla; Szirák, Anna Mária; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis thesis focuses on Anne Shirley’s power of imagination as a recurring theme in the book series and miniseries Anne of Green Gables by analyzing the chapters and scenes in detail that are connected to the heroine’s imagination, focusing on its dimensions and meanings. I am first examining from and internal, then from an external level. My focus will be on such topics as appearance, childhood, books and literature, and finally nature.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Obesity Crisis in an American and Global ContextKasza, Blanka; Takácsné Tóth, Emőke; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThe thesis explores the multifaceted issue of obesity, with a focus on the United States of America. It highlights the significance of examining the topic beyond medical discourse, as it has a great impact not only on individuals but on the nation as a whole as well. The text advocates for increased awareness directed towards sensitive population groups, as a lack of representation hinders their situation. Additionally, it examines several aspects of obesity, including the body mass index measurement system, preventive measures, and contributing factors like psychological and socioeconomic influences.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Decline of American Prestige Between 2015 and 2020Gegolaj, Aida; Glant, Tibor; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThe rise of the U.S. as a world power kick started after World War II and escalated further after the Cold War had ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Since then, the U.S.’s scope continuously grew throughout the globe, spreading her attractive ideals and values. America has always prided in her diplomacy which helped create the unattainable image others could only try to achieve. Soft power, which denotes a country’s ability to use its allure and persuasion to achieve its goals, has been one of the key tools of conducting effective foreign policies. The country’s persistent leadership in the various categories (of soft power) such as government, enterprise, education, culture, and digital made it all the more difficult for any other nation to compete. Although her role and place in the world still stands firm, the U.S., compared to her previous years has seen a decline in her soft power. Various research studies and statistics overlooking countries’ soft power ranking confirm this trend.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Investigating the Deranged Mind in The Crowded Room, Black Bird, Split, Memento, Shutter Island, and Angel HeartReisi, Saeid; Győri, Zsolt; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis Thesis describes the portrayal of Dissociative Identity Disorder in a cinematic aspect. What is Dissociative Identity Disorder? This Thesis argues what makes the characters and the movies stand out from all other psychological films. According to the films, The Thesis describes the best approach towards people with such conditions. This Thesis examines what is morally right to do for people with such conditions, according to the movies. This Thesis illustrates the role of manipulation in cinematic versions of dissociative identity disorder patients.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Legacy of CrueltyGere, Vivien; Bényei, Tamás; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThe discipline of Holocaust studies has evolved to encompass a multifaceted exploration of the historical, ethical, psychological, and sociological dimensions of the event. Particularly, attention has intensified on the experiences of Holocaust survivors and the profound impact of their traumas, memories, and coping mechanisms on subsequent generations. This thesis delves into the transgenerational transmission of trauma within Holocaust survivor families. Drawing upon a range of sources, including interviews, memoirs like Lily's Promise by Lily Ebert and Dov Forman, novels like Jane Yolen's Briar Rose, and the documentary Born is Auschwitz directed by Eszter Cseke and András S. Takács, this thesis presents a comprehensive examination of the enduring impact of the Holocaust across three generations. It argues that despite the passage of time, the traumas of the Holocaust persist, shaping the lives and identities of descendants and highlighting the complex interplay between history, memory, and family dynamics in the inheritance of trauma.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Representation of Genderqueer Identities in Fictional and Nonfiction NarrativesTóth, Karolina; Papp, Fruzsina; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis paper examines the representation of genderqueer identities in The Honeys by Ryan La Sala and Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe. These works focus on genderqueer people’s struggles in everyday life. The novels focus on family related problems, self-acceptance, pronoun change and the use of gender inclusive language in fictional and autobiographical narratives. Since one’s sexual or gender identity is often not discussed at home or at school, the first- time young people encounter LGBTQ identities are in popular culture. These identities are represented in novels, comics, TV series or films. It is necessary that these young people see good representation of identities and have the opportunity to find the language that is inclusive to their gender identity.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Subverting the Southern Narrative: The Intersectionality of Race, Social Class, and Gender in Kathryn Stockett’s The Help.Hidouri, Amal; Bülgözdi, Imola; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis thesis discusses the intersectionality of race, social class, and gender in The Help by Kathryn Stockett. This issue is analyzed through the three narrators of the novel who come from different racial and social backgrounds based on Kimberlé Crenshaw’s "Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory and Antiracist Politics".Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The changing role and representation of Stevenson's Mr Hyde in Dr Jekylls of popular cultureKecskés , Eszter; Bényei, Tamás; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarIn this thesis, I examine the impact of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, on contemporary popular cultural media, specifically through the Japanese popular genre of anime. Whether the main characters having an immoral doppelgänger they can transform into, makes them a morally grey superhero, instead of a cursed criminal like Mr Hyde was. I will reveal the relations between Stevenson’s main character, Dr Jekyll, and the protagonist in two animes: Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaizen and Denji in Chainsaw Man, and whether the public perception of their villainous alter egos changed since the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Retelling of the Prometheus Myth in Dark Souls (2011)Turóczi, Dávid; Horváth, Imre; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThe presence of fire is intricately connected to all aspects of the video game Dark Souls (2011). As a game mechanic, it provides the player with the necessary means to survive and further develop themselves, showcasing the symbolic meaning of fire in the myth of Prometheus through gameplay elements. Through fire, civilization was created, and human existence was established in the game. The presence of fire is crucial for the preservation of order and civilization. Losing fire causes characters to regress to a pre-Promethean state of primitivity and mindlessness, which can also be experienced by the player character through the gameplay mechanic of Hollowing. While Dark Souls takes inspiration from the Prometheus myth, it also reinterprets major elements such as the dual nature (preserving and destructive) of fire. My thesis argues that Dark Souls is the retelling of and sequel to the Prometheus myth, where the player is faced with the perils of a pre-Promethean world.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Contemporary Fantasy Analysis: How Sarah J. Maas Introduces A New Literary Subgenre in Fantasy LiteratureKövér, Beatrix; Lénárt-Muszka, Zsuzsanna; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarIn this thesis, I will briefly analyze the general features of the novels written by Sarah J. Maas and study the newest literary subgenres and their influence on contemporary literature. I will argue that the contemporary ‘romantasy’ writer, Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling high fantasy book series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015-), contrary to the criticism it has drawn, contains a strong, independent heroine, and as such, the books can be considered feminist. Also, I will take a closer look at the relationship between the characters, how their agency and their experienced trauma influence their lives and how they manage to get through it during the novels.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető A Rehearsal for Real-Life Communication: Revolutionising the Foreign Language Learning Classroom Through Drama TechniquesTóth, Gréta; Hegedűs, Gabriella; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThe aim of this paper is to argue how the integration of dramatic techniques into the language teaching process may improve learners’ language proficiency, motivation, memory, social development and empower the learning experience, by creating an authentic safe learning environment in the classroom. The first part of the paper will attempt to define the advantages and drawback of incorporating drama elements into English education based on previous studies and explore various dramatic tools with teachers can effectively support students’ language acquisition. The second part of the paper presents a qualitative method research in which five English teachers participated in a semi-controlled focus group interview. The obtained results of the study confirm that, despite the widespread pedagogical interest in the inclusion of drama activities in second language education, teachers are reluctant to introduce these tools due to a number of concerns about how they are perceived and responded to by students.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Pygmalionic Fantasies in 19th-Century Fiction: A Detailed Comparison of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray and Villiers de l’Isle Adam’s Tomorrow’s EveTakács, Gergő; Bényei, Tamás; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarIn my thesis, I set out to investigate the nature of the animation fantasy in two novels of the period, namely Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) and Villiers de l’Isle Adam’s Tomorrow’s Eve (L'Ève future, 1886). My goal is to define the basis of metamorphosis in the aforementioned novels as well as how the economy between the animate and the inanimate is present in them. I base my argumentation on Kenneth’s Gross postulation that statues always touch upon a fundamental human fantasy concerning the boundary between the artificial and the real or that between the living and the dead. When this porous boundary is stepped over by either of the characters in the novels in question, metamorphosis as an act of violation of the spheres is often put to use. I also use Mary Shelley's Frankenstein az an intertext to ilustrate how the gothic as a mode of representation and science fiction merge with Pygmalionic fantasies in the turn-of-the-century context and how mysoginistic anexieties of the period productively build on the myth of Pygmalion and the Frankenstenian scenario.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Native American Trickster: Nanabush in Drew Hayden Taylor's Motorcycles & SweetgrassJoó , Orsolya Dóra; Szathmári, Judit; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarIn this thesis, I explore the complex nature of tricksters, analyzing their representation in Indigenous folklore and their contemporary relevance, through Drew Hayden Taylor’s Motorcycles & Sweetgrass. Through the examination of Taylor’s portrayal of the Ojibwe trickster figure Nanabush, I analyze the character’s duality, diversity, and unique perspective on identity. Nanabush’s presence as both John and the trickster, his ironic reflections on identity, and his interaction with other characters serve as a central topic for examining themes of cultural identity and the clash between Indigenous traditions and Christian faith in the novel. Furthermore, I explore Taylor’s narrative approach to preserving cultural traditions while navigating contemporary life, utilizing Nanabush as a constant reminder of the community’s roots amidst cultural shifts.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető A Tale as Old as Time: Reimagining Cinderella Through Cinder, Marissa Meyer’s Empowering Cyberpunk NovelGilchrist, Jessica; Orosz-Réti, Zsófia; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThe present paper sets out to analyze Marissa Meyer's novel Cinder. Through various themes Cinder matches the storyline of the classical Cinderella narrative. Meyer even uses a shortened version of her name as the title to indicate that it is an adaptation. Elements of Meyer's protagonist embodies the main characteristics of the original Cinderella personality-wise, while switching up her appearance to portray her as cyborg meanwhile setting the scene of the novel in a futuristic world surrounded by technology, but keeping elements of the past's culture. Positioning her in an environment of poverty in contrast to the high technology she works with. Her profession as being the best mechanic makes her even more outstanding as she subverts gender roles and social norms. Her disabled appearance emphasizes the importance of singularity and the value of personality over beauty as a tool of empowerment.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Representation of Obsession Through Joe Goldberg’s Character in YOU, Season 1 (2018)Teleki, Emese; Hudácskó, Brigitta; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarIn the first season of the Netflix series YOU (2018), the theme of obsession takes center stage, offering a deep dive into the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the darker layers of romantic pursuit. My thesis attempts to unfold the multifaceted portrayal of obsession through the character of Joe Goldberg, exploring the psychological factors that drive his obsessive behavior in both romantic and non-romantic contexts. Drawing on Joe’s troubled childhood marked by neglect, abandonment, abuse, rigid discipline, and control, I explore how these formative experiences serve as a backdrop to his obsessive tendencies. The series vividly portrays Joe’s relentless quest for love, driven by distorted perceptions of affection and control, which manifests in possessive behaviors, stalking, manipulation, and the idealization of his romantic interest, Guinevere Beck. In a non-romantic context, the series also highlights Joe’s obsessive instincts toward protecting Paco, his neighbor’s son, as well as his attempt to project the illusion of an upstanding member of society that masks his underlying persona. The male gaze and the protector tropes are also examined, framing Joe’s obsessive behavior as justified while manipulating audience perceptions.