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    • Significance of symbolism in selected Acholi proverbs Department of Literature 

      Anena, Hellen Linda (Makerere University, 2023-06)
      This study intensively explores the significance of symbolism in selected proverbs in Acholi. The study specially looks at the significance of symbolism in selected proverbs in Acholi. It looks at how symbolism is used in ...
    • Social media bullying during the Makerere University 2023 guild elections. 

      Mwesigwa, John (Makerere University, 2023-07-06)
      This study sought to examine bullying on social media during the Makerere University 2023 guild elections. It specifically examined the impact of social media bullying during the guild elections. The study was qualitative ...
    • The socio-cultural significance of Acholi proverbs. 

      Okello, Jackeo (Makerere University, 2022-05-05)
      The research aims at exploring the socio-cultural significance of Acholi proverbs through its concentration on the socio-cultural educative role of Acholi proverbs. The study also looks at the informative and educative ...
    • Song and the development of thematic concerns in selected Lango folktales 

      Akello, Angela (Makerere University, 2020-10)
      This research was carried out in Lango region, Otuke District and its purpose was to find out how the thematic concerns are brought out through the Lango folk tales. Most of the people have gone ahead just to look at the ...
    • Songs and symbolism in Lumasaba (Bugisu Region) 

      Nadunga, Julian (Makerere University, 2023-10)
      This research mainly focuses on investigation how the concept of songs is viewed by analyzing symbolic aspects represented through the oral literature of gishu songs. From the research carried out, I found out that the ...
    • Songs as a style in Runyankore folktales 

      Amumpaire, Patience (Makerere University, 2023-02-09)
      The current study focuses on songs as a style in Runyankore Folktales and has been observed that despite the decline in the meaning of these Folktales, some people especially our elders still use them to deliver meaningful ...
    • Songs as a stylistic strategy in Runyankole folktales 

      Ayebare, Charity (Makerere University, 2022-04-27)
      SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY: The research aims at finding out the effectiveness of songs used in the performance of Runyankole Folktales and viewing whether they are still used in our contemporary society to guide the young ...
    • Songs as a stylistic strategy in selected Luganda folktales 

      Nabukenya, Bibian Mirembe (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 ...
    • Songs as performance strategies in six selected Ankole folktales 

      Kirabo, Vivian (Makerere University, 2023-08)
      This study critically analyses songs as performance strategies in the selected Ankole folktales. The study was both field and library-based, accompanied with various interactions with elders in Ankole who were very ...
    • Songs in selected folktales of the Iteso. 

      Baasa, Babra (Makerere University., 2022-04-28)
      This study investigates the effectiveness of songs as employed in the selected Ateso folktales in a way they utilize stylistic or language devices to develop meaning as well as their significance to the society. Some among ...
    • Sound and meaning in Kumam Dirges: a case study of the selected Kumam folksongs (Dirges). 

      Alepo, Fideli (Makerere University, 2023-01-20)
      This thesis explores how sound and their meaning is cultivated in regards to the selected Kumam dirges. This is to be ascertained by me the researcher going to the Kumam community to ask questions about how sound was ...
    • Sound devices and meaning in Ganda tongue twisters. 

      Nakamya, Sarah (Makerere University, 2023-01-18)
      This study aims at examining the sound devices and their meaning in Ganda tongue twisters. The study objectives included; examining the various sound devices and their meaning in Ganda tongue twisters; to examine the role ...
    • Sound devices in selected Ganda poems 

      Ziraba, Mark (Makerere University, 2023-12-18)
      This dissertation explores the use of sound devices in selected Ganda poetry through the lens of Ruth Miller and Robert A Greenberg's (1981) theory of poetry (Introduction to Poetry). The study aims to analyse the various ...
    • Ssekabululu 

      Nakabiri, Verginia (Makerere University, 2023-06)
      Ssekabululu chases the man his daughter loves and gets her into a marriage she does not consent for and a man she is a stranger to. He realises that he has broken his daughter's heart but he is not ready to disappoint the ...
    • Stereotypes against women in selected Kinyankole proverbs. 

      Ainomugisha, Trussy (Makerere University, 2022-05-06)
      This study was carried out to analyse the stereotypes against women in the selected Runyankole proverbs. The study aimed at three objectives that is to identify and translate the selected Runyankole proverbs, to examine ...
    • Stitches 

      Akullu, Agatha Rachael (Makerere University, 2023-06-30)
      In a world where words dance and emotions sing, poetry emerges as a mystical art form that weaves threads of meaning through the tapestry of language. It is a realm where vivid imagery, metaphorical expressions, and rhythmic ...
    • Structure and electronic properties of Titanium Dioxide. 

      Sinzabakwira, Abdalah (SINZABAKWIRA ABDALAH, 2022-11-10)
      Titanium dioxide is an oxide of titanium element which is a group four element with a total number of electrons of 22, number of neutrons 26 and number of protons 22. In this study, I used the theorem called the density ...
    • Structure and social role of riddles among the Baganda. 

      Amoding, Nazzeren Dinah (MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2023-01-16)
      This dissertation analyses structure of Ganda riddles and their role in society of the Baganda. Riddles are called ebikocco among the Baganda and they are told or performed by both children and adults, which however differ ...
    • Students' responses to the 2023 guild election policies in Makerere University 

      Waisiki, Philip (Makerere University, 2023-12)
      A vast literature examines the policies around elections as compared to responses towards them. While this is important, this dissertation investigates the responses to the 2023 Guild Election policies. It also discusses ...
    • A study in the place and value of irony in the use of proverbs: a case study of selected proverbs of the Basoga 

      Babirye, Bridget (Makerere University, 2022-12-05)
      This research focused on some selected Lusoga proverbs, identifying the irony in each proverb, and discussing how they evoke meaning, and preserve culture to ensure discipline among the Basoga people