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The Possibilities of Using Computer Games for Improving Business Function
Kadeřávek, Jakub ; Pecinovský, Rudolf (advisor) ; Vondráček, Martin (referee)
The study addresses gamification and the implementation of gamification in a company with the goal to improve the efficiency and motivation within the company. The purpose of this study is to introduce the topic of gamification, evaluate the current status and discuss its opportunities in terms of employee's efficiency. In order to do so, the characteristics of games and computer games specifically are defined, followed by an explanation of their main principles and mechanisms. Afterwards the author introduces the basic concepts of motivation and psychology, which are necessary for understanding the core characteristics of gamification. Based on these findings, the next chapter describes gamification, starting with its history, the evaluation of the current status and a discussion of opportunities and improvements for the future. Furthermore, the main characteristics and mechanisms of gamification are described and explained on specific business cases. Last but not least, an application for gamification is developed with the goal to increase the productivity and motivation of employees in a coffee shop. This application was developed solely for the purposes of this thesis.
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The end of Wetten dass...? The dialogic analysis of an entertainment show
Morozová, Veronika ; Bednařík, Petr (advisor) ; Šoltys, Otakar (referee)
This master's thesis presents the dialogical analysis of the German TV show 'Wetten, dass...?'.The main target is to analyse the internal as well as the external dialogical structure of two Wetten, dass...? shows. The internal structure is based on the dialogue between the showmaster and his guests. On the other hand, the external one is based on the dialogue between the showmaster and the audience. The purpose of this master's thesis is to show how each showmaster is trying to interact two groups of people as well as to analyse if there is a difference between both of them. The theoretical part of this thesis defines the term 'TV entertainment' and describes different types of dialogues. It is also focused on the show Wetten, dass...?, on its concept, each showmaster, audience raking, criticism and other competition. The practical part describes two chosen Wetten, dass...? shows in terms of their dialogicity. The main point is the showmaster, who is trying to act dialogically in relation to his quests and audience. Keywords Entertainment, entertainment show, dialogue, Wetten, dass...?, audience, showmaster, broadcasting
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Interview On the Topic of Science by Marek Eben and His TV Show Na plovárně
Lichnovský, Tomáš ; Štoll, Martin (advisor) ; Osvaldová, Barbora (referee)
Marek Eben is a phenomenon in the role of TV show Na plovarne presenter, which we have observed for nearly 20 years in Ceska televize's broadcast. The talk show, atypical by its form, is unique not only in terms of choice of guests, but especially by Eben's interview style. How does he present a specific group of guests who come from academic environment? And how many scientists have already visited popular "Plovarna"? The following bachelor paper answers these questions and other issues. The theoretical part is opened by explication of interview as a journalistic genre and puts stress on the area of terminology, typology and authorization. Concurrently, the author pursues the utilization of interview in different kinds of television programs and with some overlap into next chapter, containing the Na plovarne show's characteristic and Marek Eben's profile, he points out controversial aspects of designation "talk show". The practical part of the paper is based on quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis of selected show's episodes. In the last chapter, the author presents the research results concerning the rate of science popularization in the show - firstly in terms of academic guests number, secondly from the number popularized science branches point of view. He also defines Eben's...
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Transformatıon of Pera into Cultural District of Istanbul in the second half of the 19th Century
Bayram, Muhammet Sami ; Klusáková, Luďa (advisor) ; Martykánová, Darina (referee) ; Heltai, Gyöngyi (referee)
The second half of the 19th Century was a remarkable period in the history of the transformation of Istanbul's Pera district, which can also be detected in the history of its western type theatre buildings, passages, cultural activities, district regulations, planning and establishment of other public and private spaces. The scope of the study will focus on the period between the announcement of the Edict of Gulhane (1839) till Second Constitutional Era (1908). I have chosen the Pera district, also known as Beyoğlu/Taksim for this case study, because it had quite specific functions in the city. It had hosted various ethnical groups throughout its long history, which was also the case in the middle of the 19th century, and the cultural harmony influenced the district's social life. I intend to test this hypothesis by applying Charles Landry's creativity city concept with Pera's cultural district at the end of the thesis. I will apply the aforementioned concepts and examine the remarkable modern type constructions of the district and their history. I will show that gradual growth of the amount and intensity of interactions between the West and the Ottoman Society created a cultural infrastructure, which in turn created a cosmopolitan area in Pera. Social and daily life started to change with the...
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The Relationship of Hedonism and Humanism
Jerman, Ondřej ; Jirsa, Jakub (advisor) ; Švec, Ondřej (referee)
The diploma thesis discusses the relationship between humanism and hedonism. However, its main objective is not to explain the terms in their summarized historical relatedness but to point out their internal coherence. The fundamental issue the thesis deals with is the fact that sentient beings suffer from sorrow. Enumerating the reasons why it is important to search for a solution would be a waste of our reader's time. It is necessary to understand that we don't expect empirical science to solve the problem since - despite the enthusiasm significant for this modern period - has not introduced any relief from sorrow. Here comes the opportunity for philosophy and, eventually, ethics. In its first part the thesis maps out the context of humanism and hedonism, studies their apparent as well as hidden nature, and lays the conceivable foundations of humanistic hedonism. The following section suggests a set of particular steps. Adhering to these instructions makes it possible to experience delight and to eliminate sorrow.
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The image of computer as means of entertainment and communication in magazines ABC and Věda a technika mládeži in 1980-1990
Janoušková, Barbora ; Švelch, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Skalecká, Veronika (referee)
UNIVERZITA KARLOVA V PRAZE FAKULTA SOCIÁLNÍCH VĚD Institut komunikačních studií a žurnalistiky Barbora Janoušková Obraz počítače jako prostředku zábavy a komunikace v časopisech ABC a Věda a technika mládeži v letech 1980-1990 Bakalářská práce Praha 2014 Abstract The computer is a phenomenon of modern times. Nowadays, we probably can not even imagine our lives without having a one. The beginnings of computer technology dates back to the 50s of the 20th century , which is many years before our examined period . It naturally took some time to move the computer occupying a whole room to a "box" that fits on a desk. 80s of the 20th century was the era of computer technology immense development. Desktop computers slowly began appearing in ordinary households. But for the former Czechoslovakia it was also a time of political problems . How were the Czechoslovak magazines for children and youth dealing with the computer oriented themes? I will try to map the image of the computer on the example of two popular scientific periodicals of that time. In what aspects was tjhe computer presented. Was it rather a means of entertainment, or just a tool for educational purposes? Have the computer games been available? My aim is to answer these and some other questions by applying a method of the quantitative content...
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'But it's only a children's book' - children's literature as a vehicle of manipulative ideological dissemination
Moravčíková, Hana ; Clark, Colin Steele (advisor) ; Beran, Zdeněk (referee)
The historical era between 1850 and 1950 is known to be a turbulent period reflected not only in adult literature but also in the texts written for children. This unusually rich period in terms of political, social and ideological development certainly influenced most parts of the world. However, it was particularly important for England mainly for the transition of the Victorian era and Edwardian period to the modern history initiated by the WW I. Throughout this period many new ideologies arose and scientific discoveries were more numerous than ever. In 1859, for instance, Darwin's On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection was published and initiated the still on-going war period between Christianity and science. At the same time, the concept of childhood started to be understood in a different way and books written for children became a common commodity converting the end of 18th century in the Golden Age of children's literature. However, according to Peter Hunt's publication Understanding Children's Literature, 'all texts are inevitably infused by ideologies'. Therefore, the aim of this thesis is firstly, to study the way in which ideologies are incorporated in the texts for children (overt or covert) and secondly, the extent to which the texts for children become a vehicle of...
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American late-night talk show
Halamásek, Šimon ; Kruml, Milan (advisor) ; Dorčáková, Jana (referee)
This thesis focuses on the history of talk show in USA with emphasis on its specific form, which is late-night talk show. The first chapter focuses on the creation of new television networks and the overall state of american broadcasting during the first era of the television talk show format. The thesis briefly describes radio broadcasting which served not only as an important source of inspiration for television but also as a starting platform for most talk show hosts. Next chapter theoretically approaches talk show as a format and establishes some of the important aspects that a talk show should fulfill. This chapter is followed by a historical insight into how talk show has evolved from the early fifties until the dawn of a new millennium. It is separated into several time periods, each of which are characterized by particular television personalities, as well as examples of important talk shows that had a greater impact on the talk show as a format. The last chapter focuses on analyzing several late-night talk shows that are still on air. These talk shows are - Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Chelsea Lately. Each talk show host is briefly introduced, followed up by a detailed description of...
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Contemporary trends in the development of tv entertainment: tv show Prostřeno
Honsová, Pavlína ; Jirák, Jan (advisor) ; Bednařík, Petr (referee)
The dissertationdeals with entertainment in contemporary Czech and foreign environments. It is composed from two parts, a theoretical and a practical one. At the beginning of the theoretical part, the theoretical foundations necessary for the essay are elaborated, in particular everyday life and the role of television in it. Furthermore, it describes several TV shows, most importantly those which are in some way related (e.g. by genre) to Prostreno, that is reality and cooking shows. It also shortly mentions similar programs in the Czech environment. The analytical part has also several chapters. Firstly, the method of analysis for Prostreno is presented. This is content analysis, which is carried out and the results are evaluated. It is then compared to the other shows mentioned above. Furthermore, the means of expression of Prostřeno are presented (editing, music…) and a summary and overall evaluation follows.
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