Essays about: "ideologies and values"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 56 essays containing the words ideologies and values.

  1. 21. The Heroes We Never Are: Interpellation, Subjugation, and the Encoded Other in Fantasy CRPGs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Litteratur - Kultur – Media

    Author : Hassen Taiari; [2020]
    Keywords : literary studies; electronic literature; fantasy; game studies; role-playing games; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the topic of interpellation and subjugation in fantasy computer role-playing games (CRPGs). Using an assemblage-based framework, I argue that CRPG players are hailed and manipulated by the interplay of several texts and dynamics—mainly prose, code, numerical values, rule sets, and mechanics. READ MORE

  3. 22. Digital Games – The key to studying Cosmopolitan Democracy? : An investigation into the suitability of Games and MMORPG communities for the study of Cosmopolitan Democracy

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Matthew Bridger; [2020]
    Keywords : Cosmopolitan Democracy; Digital Games; MMORPG; Final Fantasy XIV; Age; Gender; Nationality; Lingua Franca; Massively Multiplayer Roleplaying Game;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to identify if digital games could be used as a method to study Cosmopolitan Democracy. Using a mixed methods approach, players of the Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) community were asked to answer a questionnaire concerning the importance of age, gender and nationality of other players, in order to see if their values aligned with those of Cosmopolitan Democracy. READ MORE

  4. 23. En ö i strömmen : gestaltning och konsekvensbeskrivning för Strömsholmen i Norrköping

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Maria Lundvik; [2020]
    Keywords : landskapsarkitektur; förtätning; grönområden; ekosystemtjänster; rekreation; miljökonsekvensbeskrivning; gestaltning; Strömsholmen; Norrköping;

    Abstract : Idag lever vi i en allt mer urbaniserad värld och fler ska samsas om samma yta. För att städer inte ska ta allt för stor landareal i anspråk används ofta förtätning som metod för att klara av utmaningen. I Sverige förtätar många kommuner sina städer. Detta sker bland annat på gamla industriområden och på grönområden. READ MORE

  5. 24. Textile craft producer Jordan River Foundation’s collaborative design development with IKEA

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Jamila Juzer Siamwalla; [2019]
    Keywords : collaboration; design development; co-designing; textile crafts; craft production;

    Abstract : Background: The production of textile crafts requires resources and skilled artisans. In modern times, textile crafts sold in the global market are often made through collaboration involving artisans and profit, social and non-profit enterprises with aim to globalize the aesthetic or styling, structural aspects, and marketability of the crafted product. READ MORE

  6. 25. Vegans: from radical hippies to inspiring celebrities? : a study on what influences vegetarian’s decision when considering veganism

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

    Author : Anneli Nilsson; [2019]
    Keywords : vegan; vegetarian; meat consumption; environmental communication; carnism; discourses; attitudes; cognitive dissonance; norms; perceptions; behavioural change;

    Abstract : Meat consumption has a negative effect on climate change, making it important to increase more sustainable diets, such as veganism. This research has focused on understanding why vegetarians, who are so due to animal rights and climate benefits, have not become vegans. READ MORE