Michał Kłosiński Email & Phone Number

Katowice, Pl

Katowice, Woj. Śląskie, Polska

Directing the research team associated with Game Studies Research Centre, organizing academic, non-academic, and business events concerning promotion of game research, cross-institutional networking in game studies, game development studies and academic game research. The GSRC works closely with local and global initiatives, research centres, and game studies research networks by organizing symposiums, conferences, workshops and other forms of interdisciplinary activities. Our members frequent the most important game research and eSports events and collaborate with other scientific institutions doing game research.

Katowice, Śląskie, Poland

- research: game studies, utopian studies, science fiction, Baudrillard studies, literary theory, poetics, philosophy, creative writing, critical theory- co-design of master's studies in creative writing and publishing marketing- publications in scientific journals in Polish and English- presenting research at Polish and international conferences- tutor at Kolegium Indywidualnych Studiów Międzyobszarowych [Interdisciplinary Individual Studies]- popularization of science- teaching various academic courses: • creative writing• game studies (game analysis and game design)• literary theory and methodology of literary studies• sociology of media and culture• poetics and literary analysis• utopian studies- major publications: • Przygody cyfrowego tułacza. Interpretacje groznawcze [Adventures of a digital wanderer. Game interpretations], (Katowice 2023). • Ghosts and mirrors: Devourment by the other in Cyberpunk 2077, "Journal of Gaming and Virtual Worlds" 2022, 14 (1), pp. 67-84.• How to Interpret Digital Games? A Hermeneutic Guide in Ten Points, With References and Bibliography, "Game Studies" 2022, 22 (2). • Digital Recycling: Retrotopia in representations of warships in World of Warships, "Game Studies" 2021, 21 (3). • The Object Gives Rise to Thought: Hermeneutics of Objects in Disco Elysium, "Baltic Screen Media Review" 2021, 9 (1), pp. 56-66. • Technologie nostalgii. Analiza retrotopii w grze World of Warships, „Postscriptum Polonistyczne” 2020, no 1(25). • Frostpunk – tęsknota za biopolityką stanu wyjątkowego, „Teksty Drugie” 2020, no 1, pp. 284-298• Gra w Orwella, „Przestrzenie Teorii”, 31 (2) 2019, pp. 39-69.

Katowice, Śląskie, Poland

- research: game studies, utopian studies, Baudrillard studies, literary theory, poetics, philosophy, creative writing, critical theory- participation in Paris Program in Critical Theory; international Ph.D. programme led by prof. Samuel Weber. Work in multidisciplinary, humanistic oriented research group on a weekly basis.- presenting research at Polish and international conferences- organizing Polish and international conferences- publications in scientific journals in Polish and English- tutor at Kolegium Indywidualnych Studiów Międzyobszarowych [Interdisciplinary Individual Studies]- teaching various academic courses: • creative writing• game studies (game analysis and game design)• literary theory and methodology of literary studies• sociology of media and culture• poetics and literary analysis• utopian studies• history of Polish literature (Polish studies)- popularization of science- realization of research grants: • Baudrillard - Theory - Literature• Economy of literature [Ekonomia literatury]• Historical dictionary of literary theory terminology [Historyczny słownik terminów literackich]- major publications:• Ratunkiem jest tylko poezja Baudrillard – Teoria – Literatura [Only poetry can save us. Baudrillard – Theory – Literature] (Warsaw 2015).• Hermeneutyka gier wideo. Interpretacja immersja, utopia [Hermeneutics of video games. Interpretation, immersion, utopia] (Warsaw 2018).• More After More. Essays Commemorating the Five-Hundredth Anniversary of Thomas More’s Utopia (co-edited with Ksenia Olkusz and Krzysztof M. Maj, Krakow 2016). • Ekonomiczne teorie literatury (co-edited with Paweł Tomczok) [Economic theories of literature] (Katowice 2016).• Dyskursy gier wideo (co-edited with Krzysztof M. Maj) [Discourses of video games] (Krakow 2019).

Katowice, Śląskie, Poland

- research: Baudrillard studies, literary theory, poetics, philosophy- participation in Paris Program in Critical Theory; international Ph.D. programme led by prof. Samuel Weber. Work in multidisciplinary, humanistic oriented research group on a weekly basis. - presenting research at Polish and international conferences- organizing Polish and international conferences- publications in scientific journals in Polish and English- realization of research grant: Baudrillard - Theory - Literature- teaching various academic courses: • literary theory and methodology of literary studies• poetics and literary analysis• history of Polish literature (Polish studies)- major publications: • Świat pęknięty. O poemach naiwnych Czesława Miłosza [Broken World. On „World. Naive poem” by Czeslav Milosz] (Warsaw 2013).• Transpolitics, Fractal and Freedom in the East. Political metaphors of Jean Baudrillard, „International Journal of Baudrillard Studies” 2012, Volume 9 no 3.• What is the “Place” of War, „International Journal of Baudrillard Studies” 2014, Volume 11 nr 2.• Schulz i Symulakry, „Wielogłos” 2013, no 2 (13). pp. 113-126.

Katowice, Woj. Śląskie, Polska

Expertise in analytic approach to core notions and concepts, dictionary construction, taxonomy, definitions of measurable levels of immersion, ethics, gamification, empathetic attitudes.Framework for areas of competence:- Taxonomy Creation and Update: Develop a common glossary and taxonomy for VR/XR/AR technologies in education, taking into account current trends and technological developments.- Developing Standards for Educational Games: Design and implementation of standards that will make the learning process through gamification more engaging and effective.- Collaborating with Experts: Establishing and maintaining relationships with experts in the VR/XR/AR field to keep knowledge up-to-date and relevant to real market needs.- Organization of Training and Workshops: Planning and executing trainings and workshops focused on the methodology, terminology and practical application of VR/XR/AR technologies in education.- Promoting Transparency: Ensuring that specialized language is clear and understandable to different user groups, from experts to beginners.- Knowledge Mediation: Facilitating the exchange of knowledge between different industries and fields of study in classification and gamification, while promoting a friendly and inclusive approach.- Trend Monitoring: Tracking global trends in gamification and VR/XR technologies to keep the GETES Foundation at the forefront of innovation in these areas.- Ensuring High Standards: Work with the team to continuously improve standards and practices in classification and gamification, ensuring they are effective and up-to-date.

Habilitation, Literature, Excellent

Activities and Societies: Association des Amis de Jean Baudrillard, Utopian Studies Society, Society for Utopian Studies, Gaming, Komisja.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Literature, Excellent

Activities and Societies: Association des Amis de Jean Baudrillard - participation in Paris Program in Critical Theory - researching.

Master'S Degree, Literature, Excellent

- Master's thesis: Świat pęknięty. O poemach naiwnych Czesława Miłosza [Broken World. On „World. Naive poem” by Czeslav Milosz]