Theses (Institute of English and American Studies)
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Theses collection of the Institute of English and American Studies. The collection was started in 2006.
At the University of Debrecen, in accordance with the 2022 amendment to the 2011 Higher Education Act, student theses are only accessible from devices connected to the University's Eduroam WiFi network or from a university IP address.
“The thesis or diploma work of a student who has successfully passed the final examination shall be stored in full in the academic system of the higher education institution, and a record shall be maintained thereof. The stored theses and diploma works – with the exception of parts classified as confidential in accordance with the relevant legislation – must be made accessible and searchable without restriction through the academic system.” Further info on the National Higher Education Act in Hungarian: Felsőokt. tv. (új) - 2011. évi CCIV. törvény a nemzeti felsőoktatásról - Hatályos Jogszabályok Gyűjteménye.
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Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Role of Video Games in Second Language Acquisition and Attitudes Towards Video Game-Based Language LearningEperjesi, Dániel Sándor; Balogh, Erzsébet; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis thesis examines the role of video games in secondary langauge acquisition and the general attitudes towards video game-based language learning. It builds on the data collected by a questionairre that explored how participants percived that video games have helped them in language learning, focusing on English skills, such as vocabulary, reading, and speaking. The results show that reading, listening, and vocabulary improved the most with the help of several features of video games. Participants also expressed a generally positive attitude towards video game-based language learning and highllited several factors which proves that video games can be useful language learning tools. Overall, this study showed that video games can be helpful supplementary tools in English learning.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Haunting Legacies: Time, Space, and Voice in the Postcolonial Gothic of Toni Morrison’s Beloved and Jean Rhys’s Wide Sargasso SeaTóth, Edina; Pataki, Éva; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarUnresolved histories of slavery and empire do not simply fade away but linger as suffocating atmospheres that actively shape the present in Beloved and Wide Sargasso Sea. By transforming the Gothic ghost into a social fact, these narratives reveal how trauma permeates domestic spaces like 124 Bluestone Road and Coulibri to turn them into containers of grief rather than sanctuaries. Time itself fractures under this pressure and traps characters in non-linear loops where the past constantly intrudes upon the now through rememory and repetition. This structural violence extends to language because the power to name determines who is granted agency and who is erased. Ultimately, the divergence in outcomes for Sethe and Antoinette demonstrates that isolation cements the destructive cycle of acting out while communal witnessing offers a fragile possibility for working through the weight of history.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Shattered American DreamJuhász , Gréta; Mathey, Éva; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis research positions F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby as an insightful and truthful portrayal of the complexities of 1920s America, looking beneath the Jazz Age’s glittering exterior. The study shows how Fitzgerald’s novel skillfully blends historical events like the consequences of Prohibition, the distortion of the American Dream, and the clash between Old and New Money with enduring themes of unreachable love and faded dreams. By examining factors such as changing social values, the rise of the Flapper, and the influence of new technology, the research demonstrates that the novel captures the era’s ambitions and contradictions with striking clarity. All in all, Fitzgerald created a book that is both a cultural critique and a historical document, sharply exposing the materialism and inequality of the time. The Great Gatsby remains relevant because it explores the futility of recapturing the past and continues to spark conversations about what it means to live ethically in America.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Poetics of Theatre Space in Two Recent London Productions of Shakespeare's PlaysIgnácz, Orsolya; Oroszné Gula , Marianna; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis thesis examines the use of theatre space in Shakespeare’s Coriolanus (2014) directed by Josie Rourke’s and Nicholas Hytner’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2019). Both adaptations rely heavily on the poetic potential of space, one by highlighting isolation and entrapment, the other by offering an escape into a vast, open world. Drawing on Gaston Bachelard’s concepts from The Poetics of Space it analyses how spatial confinement shapes the tragedy of Coriolanus, while openness and expansion define the world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Psychological and Societal Impact of Colonisation in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and George Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant”Shakeeb, Salek; Krisztan, Daniella; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarMy thesis examines how colonialism psychologically, culturally, and morally damages both colonisers and colonised. Through Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant,” it argues that colonial power destroys individuality, suppresses cultural identity, imposes racial hierarchies, and generates moral corruption, revealing colonialism’s enduring destructive impact on human life.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Dissociative Identity Disorder as a Coping and Self-defence Mechanism in Primal Fear and The Crowded RoomCsenge, Vajas; Eszter, Ureczky; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarMy approach in this thesis is to examine dissociative identity disorder via two protagonists, Aaron Stampler in Primal Fear (1996) and Danny Sullivan in The Crowded Room (2023). I argue that they can be interpreted as individuals who use their distressed condition of DID for survival, either as a coping mechanism or defence tool for handling their lives and themselves, which an act of ruthless mistreatment/violation has ruined for life. Apart from the adverse stereotypical, mainstream and popular cultural renderings, these two portrayals connote a more humanising perspective and understanding of this disease by acknowledging and paying attention to the nature of its simple existence. Chapter 1 introduces basic information about dissociative identity disorder, its relevant defining terms, diagnosis, its psychopathology, medical and judicial aspects, and misrepresentative examples. Then, Chapter 2’s first part is a comparison between Aaron’s suppressed and Danny’s repressed and unacknowledged sexual abuse, dissociation differences and their own type of self-protective methods. Chapter 3’s first main section concerns “the crowded room essence” of Danny’s mind, memory and cognitive functioning, alter variations and personal trials. Lastly, Chapter 3’s sub-section analyses alters’ assignations as “saviour” figures and “guardian angels”, defences and agency claiming.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető From Moscow to Main: The Kitchen Debate and the Cold War Media's Role in Shaping Public OpinionMunkácsi, Márta; Balogh, Máté Gergely; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis thesis discusses a defining Cold War moment, the 1959 Kitchen Debate, which was part of a cultural exchange program between the United States and the Soviet Union. It was an ideological clash between capitalism and communism amplified by the media. Based on Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev’s televised confrontation, my study analyzes how media narratives weaponized cultural and technological achievements to shape public perception. American outlets promoted consumerism and individual freedom, while Soviet media downplayed materialism, emphasizing collectivism and industrial progress through censorship and propaganda. By examining textual, visual, and archival materials -from Life Magazine to Pravda- my thesis reveals how media transformed the debate into a global spectacle.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Perceptions and preferences of British and American English among Hungarian university studentsJuhász, György; Balogh, Erzsébet; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis paper investigates the preferences of Hungarian university students regarding the contrast between British and American English. The data were collected in short discussions with each student individually; none of them were informed about the topic of the research. The results indicate that while the distribution of students and their preferred variety is mixed, most of the students believe that the relevance of these differences will become less important in the near future.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Central Asian Migration to the United States Through MexicoCholponkulova, Aidana; Mathey , Éva; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis thesis explores recent patterns of migration from Central Asia to the United States through Latin America, focusing on developments between 2021 and 2024. In particular, it examines how political and economic factors, together with the circulation of information, shape Central Asian migration to the United States via Mexico. It further analyzes how migrants choose routes through Latin America based on digital communication, journalistic narratives, and the role of smuggling networks. Finally, the study considers how asylum procedures and community support influence migrants’ experiences after arrival in the United States.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Representation of Vietnam War Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Three FilmsSebők, Dávid; Győri, Zsolt; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThe dissertation describes the course of PTSD based on three Vietnam war films. It highlights the problems that occur in traumatised individuals and shows how the symptoms of PTSD are represented in the three films. The first film is Taxi Driver (1976). The second is Born on the Fourth of July (1989). The third is Jacob's Ladder (1990).Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Critical Carey: Reactions to Social Change in Two Short Stories by Peter CareyBence, Simon; Espák, Gabriella; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThe thesis talks about the inevitability of change and change within society. It provides insight into the changes Australia experienced through its connection with America. The thesis then analyses two short stories by Peter Carey "The Fat Man in History" and "The Chance." The analysis mainly delves into the notions of revolution, required change, and societal expectations through Carey's work.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Application of Large Language Models in Vocabulary BuildingTóth, András Ágoston; Tóth, Ágoston; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThe thesis explores how Large Language Models (LLMs), specifically OpenAI’s ChatGPT, can be utilized as a tool to support vocabulary building in language learning. After a short introduction to how Large Language Models work, this task-centric research examines the potential of ChatGPT for generating different types of activities for practicing new vocabulary, and also for creating dictionary entries. It investigates various LLM usage scenarios, including generating texts related to specific topics, CEFR levels, genres and regional variations in English. The findings reveal that ChatGPT can generate relevant and grammatically correct content, but human supervision is needed to ensure accuracy and alignment with specific educational goals. Finally, the thesis concludes that LLMs can serve as supplementary tools in vocabulary teaching, they are useful for offering personalized and dynamic content, but their integration requires careful evaluation and teacher oversight.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Conflicting Dualities and Struggles of Masculine Identity in Pat Barker’s Regeneration TrilogySisa, Georgina; Horváth, Imre Olivér; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarPat Barker’s Regeneration trilogy takes place during the last years of the First World War and focuses on the work of the fictionalized Dr. W. H. R. Rivers who treats soldiers at Craiglockhart War Hospital. The issue of shell shock and the protest of the war on moral grounds call into question established notions of masculinity and cause individual crises of values and identity. I explore the contemporary expectations of masculine behavior and contrast them with the experiences of the novels’ characters, analyzing the various roles they take on. The prominent motif of the sacrifice is addressed in my thesis as well, along with the dehumanization soldiers experience in the face of the war’s destruction. I focus on Rivers as a character and show his journey of gaining a close identification with the shell-shocked soldier, while simultaneously recognizing his professional influence and the need for a large-scale shift of perspective related to society’s expectations of masculinity. Such codes are quite pervasive and, as the novels suggest, change may only be brought about through the consideration of experiences across memory, generations, and cultures.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Representation of Female Mental Illness in Susanna Kaysen's Girl, Interrupted and the Film AdaptationSitku, Liliána; Ureczky, Eszter; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis thesis attempts to analyse the various ways in which mental disorders are depicted, what importance they carry in communities and the consequences of overcoming such struggles. These points are reflected in Susanna Kaysen's Girl interrupted, a formative piece of literature in the studies of mental illness. It offers a side-by-side comparison of the book and its film adaptation. It also focuses on the means in which suicide is painted, how females can uplift each other and the aftermath of leaving a mental institution. Hence, how similarly or differently these are shown in the original or the film version. Moreover, it connects and refers back to influential works by other major figures such as Michael Foucault, Émile Durkheim or George Rosen.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Shifting Power Dynamics and Transgressive Ethics: The Representation of Human-Android Relations in Contemporary Science Fiction Literature and FilmSebők, Jázmin Florentina; Csató, Péter; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThrough the thesis, I am analyzing three films and a short story. These chosen narratives depict humanity crucially intertwined with robotics. In the paper, I will demonstrate how robots are prone to transgress human boundaries and I will explain how they are present in the narratives. Through ethics, I will examine how the robots overstep the rules made by humans, and I will use several phylosophical and ethical notion to prove this. The thesis also uses Isaac Asimov's notion of the Three Laws of Robotics as a basis.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Users' Perceptions of Language Learning Apps: A Case StudyPolyák, Nikolett; Csépes, Ildikó; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarAs technology has developed, the need for accessible and effective language learning tools has grown. This thesis explores users' perception of four language learning apps such as Duolingo, Memrise, Drops and Babbel, and how these apps help with a new language. It includes descritpions of the apps and explains some of the main methods they use, like Spaced Repetition System and gamification. Based on our research, the study analyses users' experiences, pointing out strengths and weaknesses.Tétel Szabadon hozzáférhető Antifeminism and Misogyny in Grand Theft Auto GamesSzabó, Lili Petra; Horváth, Imre Olivér; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThis thesis explores how Grand Theft Auto games, particularly GTA V, embed misogyny and antifeminism into their narratives, gameplay mechanics, and broader cultural influence. It argues that these themes are not only background elements, but central components of the player experience. These elements shape how gender roles are perceived both within and beyond the game. By examining the portrayal of female characters, workplace culture at Rockstar Games, and the influence of movements like Gamergate, the thesis shows how the series consistently reinforces harmful stereotypes.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető Roles in Play: Gender-Role Theory in the Tabletop Roleplaying SceneGyőri-Bundi, Bence; Mózes, Dorottya; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarThesis examining how Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs) can help in evaluating roles played in society, with special attention to gender. Roles of play involves a research based on a mix of academic sources and deep interviews conducted with roleplaying game fans, as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Interpretation Technique in Communication Between English and ThaiSattayawong , Satima; Csontos, Pál; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarIn the age of globalization and rapid technological progress, language has become a powerful connecting factor between cultures. This research analyses the complex world of language interpretation, specifically the concept of digital communication modification in English and Thai. The purpose of the research is to determine the structure of these languages by examining how their features affect translation processes. The research aims to discuss the challenges and benefits associated with digital technologies. This seeks to advance the current methods of interpretation for making translation contexts more efficient and reliable.Tétel Korlátozottan hozzáférhető The Planned Invasion of JapanBalogh, Levente Sándor; Balogh, Máté Gergely; DE--Bölcsészettudományi KarIn my thesis, I will look into Operation Downfall the cancelled invasion of the Japanese Empire by the United States and its allies. I will show the plans they made in a detailed manner, the different phases of the invasion that was considered, and what they expected the enemy’s defensive plans to look like. I will argue that it was the right choice that the United States found a different solution to end the Second World War, because just how devastating it would have been if Downfall had actually happened not just to the defenders, but to the Americans as well.