Essays about: "Adventure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 99 essays containing the word Adventure.

  1. 1. Rainbow Galaxy Adventure A gamified socio-emotional learning experience

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Franchesca Toledo Spets; [2023-06-19]
    Keywords : socio-emotional learning; socio-emotional education; gamification; collaborative learning; primary education;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of the thesis is to describe and analyze how a gamified socio-emotional learning intervention influenced the perceptions of socio-emotional concepts and competencies for the participants. Framework: The research adopts a conceptual framework of collaborative learning. READ MORE

  2. 2. A Heavy Burden - Coloniality and Exploitation of the Subaltern in Nepal’s Mountain Tourism Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Sara Frenning; [2023]
    Keywords : tourism; trekking; climbing; Subaltern; workforce equity; coloniality; Nepal; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes the effects of mountain tourism on local people and communities in Nepal with a focus on three main questions: the equity of mountain jobs, the impacts of Western mountaineering’s dominance on local cultures, and the respect and lack of respect for local workers' lives. Despite repeated accounts of precarious and dangerous working conditions the adventure and mountain tourism industry continue to exploit some bodies on behalf of others. READ MORE

  3. 3. Sorry, I Don’t Know a Justin! : A study of LGBTQIA+ Representation, Fan Interaction, and Identity in The Adventure Zone.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Sofie Jönsson; [2023]
    Keywords : EFL; The Adventure Zone; Universal Design for Learning; UDL; identity; LGBTQIA ; LGBTQ ; transmediation; authorship; fandom; fan interaction;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how queer identities are represented through characters in The Adventure Zone, a popular Dungeons and Dragons, fantasy comedy podcast that features unique fan contributions and deep involvement from the creators. Drawing on queer theory and theories of stereotypes and language, audience participation, and transmediation, this thesis argues that The Adventure Zone’s portrayal of queer identities both challenges dominant norms and stereotypes while also being shaped by them, and that listening to the podcast can create opportunities to discuss queer identities, LGBTQIA+ questions and the relationships between author and fans online in the Swedish EFL classroom. READ MORE

  4. 4. Exploration of Sound Design and Sound Representation Techniques for Improving Inclusiveness, Player Performance, and Player Experience in Video Games

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Benjamin Esdor; [2023]
    Keywords : Sound Design; Audio Cues; Video Games; Inclusiveness; Visual Impairment; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Ljuddesign; Ljudsignaler; Videospel; Inkludering; Synskadade; Döva och hörselskadade;

    Abstract : This study aimed to explore sound design and sound representation techniques to strengthen the inclusion of players with sensory disabilities alongside non-disabled players. Additionally, it aimed to identify characteristics in inclusiveness components for video games. READ MORE

  5. 5. The Cultural Impacts On Working Conditions for Employees in the Tourism Industry : Sweden Versus Turkey

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Michelle Adamsen; Izabel Belskaya; [2023]
    Keywords : Culture; Cultural Impact; High Contextual Culture; Labor Laws; Low Contextual Culture; Monochronic Culture; Polychronic Culture; Scandinavia; Sweden; The Middle East; Tourism Industry; Turkey; Working Rights;

    Abstract : Travel is an adventure into a new unexplored culture, different from what surrounds the traveler in the usual life at home. Culture is reflected not only in architecture, food, and literature but also in social relationships. How people react to everything they hear and see is based on the characteristics of their cultures. READ MORE