Prikaz povijesti kroz videoigre

master's thesis

• Title (english): Depiction of history through videogames
• Author: Filip Uzun
• Mentor: Mladen Tomorad (mentor)
• Committee member: Eva Katarina Glazer (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Darko Vitek (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Mladen Tomorad (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Croatian Studies; (Department of History); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-05, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: HUMANISTIC SCIENCES; History

Abstract

Ovaj rad istražuje korištenje videoigara kao medija za predstavljanje povijesti. Pregled istraživanja, trendova i literature ističe prethodne pristupe ovakvoj i sličnim temama te znanstveni pristup povijesnim videoigrama kao i pristup edukatora obrazovnom potencijalu videoigara. Raspravlja se o izazovima u balansiranju povijesne točnosti, mehanike igranja i zabavne vrijednosti i uz to o obećavajućem potencijalu povijesnih igara u jačanju angažmana i kritičkog razmišljanja u obrazovanju. U radu se naglašava važnost održavanja povijesne točnosti i uključivanje različitih perspektiva u videoigre. Priznaje se pozitivna recepcija videoigara među igračima i edukatorima, ali i miješani pogledi na temu od strane povjesničara. Rad uključuje predstavljanje i analizu pet različitih videoigara kroz prizmu povijesne točnosti. Preporuke za buduća istraživanja uključuju dugoročna istraživanja i radove na novijim tehnologijama, poput virtualne i proširene stvarnosti kako bi se inkorporirali u prezentaciju povijesti.

Abstract (english)

This paper explores the use of video games as a medium to represent history. The review of research, trends and literature highlights previous approaches to this and similar topics, as well as the scientific approach to historical video games as well as the approach of educators to the educational potential of video games. Challenges in balancing historical accuracy, gameplay mechanics, and entertainment value are discussed, along with the promising potential of historical games to enhance engagement and critical thinking in education. The paper emphasizes the importance of maintaining historical accuracy and incorporating different perspectives into video games. It acknowledges the positive reception of video games among gamers and educators, but also mixed views on the subject from historians. The paper includes the presentation and analysis of five different video games through the prism of historical accuracy. Recommendations for future research include long-term research and work on newer technologies such as virtual and augmented reality to incorporate into the presentation of history.

• Keywords: povijest; videoigre; povijesna točnost; kontrafaktualna povijest; obrazovanje
• Keywords (english): history; video games; historical accuracy; contrafactual history; education
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:111:783431
• Study programme: Title: Department of History; specializations in: scientific, teaching; Course: scientific; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra povijesti (magistar/magistra povijesti)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-09-20 13:18:59