Essays about: "Fantasy"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 167 essays containing the word Fantasy.

  1. 11. Translation Strategies for Chinese Mythology in Video Games : Comparing Effectiveness of Different Strategies by Meaning and Theme

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

    Author : Oscar Lindeborg; [2023]
    Keywords : Chinese translation; Chinese localization; Translation strategy; Chinese mythology; Chinese video games; Video games; Amazing Cultivation Simulator;

    Abstract : In this essay I will examine selected words from the video game Amazing Cultivation Simulator by GSQ Games. Amazing Cultivation Simulator is a video game developed in China and contains heavy themes of Chinese Fantasy. READ MORE

  3. 12. 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. 13. Harry Potter and racial hierarchies in the English language classroom : A thematic study on racial inequality in Harry Potter

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Engelska

    Author : Munira Ahmed; [2023]
    Keywords : Fantasy; Democratic values; Critical Race Theory; Racial inequality; Anti-oppression education.;

    Abstract : This essay focuses on the pedagogical benefits of using fantasy literature in the classroom as it relates to the Swedish school’s democratic values of anti-racism and working for a just society. It examines the representations of racial prejudice, discrimination, and othering among wizards and muggles which are explicitly or implicitly present throughout the Harry Potter series as well as what the representations of inequality can offer in terms of inculcating democratic values and critical thinking in a Swedish upper secondary classroom. READ MORE

  5. 14. The Potential of The Witcher : In an interdisciplinary work between Religious studies and English

    University essay from

    Author : Isabel Cardin; [2023]
    Keywords : Fantasy; fundamental values; ethical issues; Christianity; Hinduism; Religious studies; English studies; interdisciplinary work; Fantasy; värdegrunden; etiska problem; kristendomen; hinduismen; Religionskunskap; Engelskaundervisning; ämnesövergripande arbete;

    Abstract : This essay examines if The Witcher: The Last Wish can be used as a pedagogical tool for interdisciplinary literary seminars about current issues and events in students’ daily lives and society between the Swedish upper secondary school courses English and Religious studies. Additionally, the study investigates if literary seminars about how The Witcher: The Last Wish can broaden the students’ understanding of religious practices in daily lives and what effect their religion has on their relation to ethical and existential issues. READ MORE

  6. 15. Mångfunktionella lekytor i den urbana staden : en studie av hur funktionerna lek och ekosystemtjänster samverkar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Maja Billing; Maja Hansson Brusewitz; [2023]
    Keywords : Mångfunktionella ytor; ekosystemtjänster; lekvärden; lekmiljö; hållbara städer;

    Abstract : Den ökade urbaniseringen medför flera hållbarhetsutmaningar gällande utvecklingen av våra städer och samhällen. Förtätning är det rådande stadsbyggnadsidealet då det anses hantera urbaniseringstrenden utmaningar. READ MORE