Browsing College of Education and External Studies (CEES) by Subject "Luganda"
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Aesthetic value of Luganda proverbs of caution.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-24)In the past years, many things have changed in our cultural norms where people take traditional wisdom in form of proverbs as just a normal and unjustified way of speaking rather than acknowledging the usefulness of ... -
Figurative language in selected Ganda folktales
(Makerere University, 2023-09)In this research I am focusing on visual, auditory and gustatory imagery and how they are used in enriching meaning and developing themes in the Ganda folktales. The intention of my research is to come up with a literary ... -
Imagery in selected Luganda Folktales.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-13)This study discusses Imagery in folktales, how they are used and their effectiveness on the audience most especially the young generation. I therefore studied eight folktales using the literary aspect ‘imagery’ putting ... -
Irony in selected Ganda proverbs
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This research is set to analyze the way irony is brought out in Ganda proverbs and its effectiveness in bringing out verbal irony and sarcasm. Using my knowledge of oral literature and different readings about it, I was ... -
Performance strategies in Luganda Folktales
(Makerere University, 2023-12-08)ABSTRACT The study explores performance strategies employed in Buganda folk tales and investigates the role of performance in promoting African oral tradition. In chapter one, the study gives an introduction and background ... -
Personification in selected Ganda folktales
(2023-09)This dissertation explores the phenomenon of personification in selected Ganda folktales, utilizing Leonard Bloomfield’s (1963) theory of personification from a linguistic perspective. Through a thorough analysis of ... -
Sarcasm in Ganda folktales
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This dissertation explores the use of sarcasm in Ganda folktales. Through an analysis of a diverse selection of folktales, it examines the ways in which sarcasm functions as a communicative tool among characters, highlighting ... -
Songs as a stylistic strategy in selected Luganda folktales
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This research explores the role of songs as a stylistic strategy in Luganda folktales, focusing on their significance in enhancing narrative structures and engaging audiences. Folktales, as oral traditions passed down ... -
Symbolism in Buganda proverbs
(Makerere University, 2023-05-12)This study was carried out to investigate symbolism in Buganda proverbs. It was carried out in Mengo where the research was carried out from. -
Symbolism in Luganda folktales
(Makerere University, 2022-10-14)Folktales in Buganda have been and are still one of the most powerful oral literary tools used in grooming and the upbringing of children in the culture. This is done so that children do not forget their heritage, morals ... -
Symbolism in Luganda proverbs
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This study is about symbolism in Luganda Proverbs, examining the language and analyzing the symbols. Symbolism requires assessing, translating and interpreting the meaning of a source language and expressing the same ... -
Symbolism in Luganda proverbs about hard work.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)Paremiology is a study that has been made famous by various Oral Literature scholars. At this point, there are numerous studies about different types of proverbs from different parts of the world. Pithy as they are, there ...