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    Imagery and meaning in selected Tooro proverbs
    (Makerere University, 2017) Irumba, Catherine
    This study examines the use of imagery in selected Tooro proverbs, focusing on how symbolic and visual language contributes to the construction of meaning within the cultural context of the Batooro people of Western Uganda. Tooro proverbs are widely recognized not just for their poetic form, but for their role in guiding thought, transmitting moral values, and shaping cultural identity. The research specifically explores how imagery operates within these expressions, what types of imagery are most commonly used, and what cultural, social, and moral meanings are communicated through such language. Using a qualitative approach, the study applies ethnolinguistic and thematic analysis to a selected sample of Rutooro proverbs. The proverbs were sourced from oral interviews, field observations, and secondary materials such as published proverb collections and community archives. Data were interpreted based on recurring symbolic patterns and their functional roles within Batooro cultural life. Findings indicate that imagery in these proverbs draws heavily from familiar domains such as animals, food, ecological systems, tools, and the human body. These symbols are not decorative; they are tied to lived experiences and serve to communicate ideas about patience, humility, diligence, social identity, and ethical responsibility. The analysis shows that imagery in Tooro proverbs is often employed in everyday contexts to shape conduct, reinforce tradition, and transmit knowledge across generations. Rather than being abstract or ornamental, the imagery reflects the Batooro worldview, making each proverb contextually grounded and socially relevant. The study concludes that imagery is central to how meaning is structured in Tooro proverbs. It functions as a tool for informal instruction and plays a role in maintaining the cohesion and continuity of Batooro cultural knowledge in contemporary society.
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    Environmental issues in selected Ganda Folktales
    ( 2018-05) Ntongo, Linda
    This dissertation sets out to analyze the representation of the natural environment in the selected Ganda folktales, and to examine the literary techniques used in the selected tales to communicate environmental messages. I examined a total of ten folk tales from Buganda. The highlight of all these tales is the way humans are represented as depending on various elements of the natural environment for survival. In addition to obtaining food from the environment, there are many cases in which various elements of the natural environment save humans from death. Sometimes one has to climb a tree to be safe, or one has to hide in a rock. In cases where animals antagonize humans, animals are tolerated, while humans find ways of living with animals safely. There in no case in which elements of the environment are destroyed because humans find them troublesome.
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    Impact of language barrier on communication among selected International Students and Third Year Law students at Makerere University
    (Makerere University, 2018-07) Ddungu, Joanna Namirimu
    The study aimed at assessing the impact of language barrier among selected students in third year at the Collage of Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of Law. The specific objectives of the study included establishing the different examples of language barrier, the causes of language barrier among International students and third year Law School students at Makerere University and the impact of language barrier on communication among the seleted students. The research also aimed at providing measures to handle the issues related to language barrier problems among the selected category of students. Questionnaires to assess the impact of language barrier on communication were distributed using the random sampling method. The collected data was analysed using the statistical package for social sciences version 21. The research basically focuses on language barrier and how these impacts on communication not only in the classroom, but also in day to day activities. Language barrier is a problem that is often under looked because of false assumptions for example when, most students assume that as long as they speak the same language, they do not experience language barrier challenges. Language barrier spreads verbal and non-verbal cues, code switching and in the speaking of different dialects among the selected students at Makerere University.
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    Le taux croissant de cancer du col de l'utérus et ses mesures de contrôle mis en Ouganda: Une étude de cas de femmes assistant au traitement á L'Institut du Cancer de L'Ouganda de L'Hôpital de Mulago
    (Makerere University, 2018-07) Kashemeire, Franchier
    Introduction Le cancer du col de l’utérus est le cancer féminin le plus courant en Ouganda avec un taux d’incidence de 40 pour 100,000 femmes. Plus de 80% des femmes diagnostiquées ou référées avec C.C.U ont une maladie avérée (Mutyaba et al; 2006). Le dépistage du C.C.U est gratuit dans les cenres de gynaecologie et de planification en familiale de l’hôpital de Mulago ainsi que dans quelques centres de santé. Alors que les programmes de dépistage des frottis vaginaux ont reussi à réduire le cancer du col de l’utérus dans les pays à revenu èlevé (Morris et al; 1996). Le dépistage par inspection visuelle a été proposé comme mèthode alternative pour les pays à faible revenu. Objectifs L’objectif général de cette étude êtait d’evaluer le taux croissant de cancer du col utérin et sa mesure de contrôle mis en place à l’institut du cancer de l’Ouganda Méthodologie C’était une étude de terrain. Un total de 150 participants ont été interviewès en utilisant des questionnaires administrès par l’intervieweur. L’echantiollonage systématique a été utilisé. L’étude a été menée à l’institut de cancer de l’Ouganda à Mulago. L’augmentation du taux de C.C.U et de ses mesures de contrôle mises en place a été évaluée. L’étude a été menèe au bâtiment du Fred Hutch. Les données ont été vérifiées pour l’exhausitivité à la fin de chaque journée de collecte des données. Résultats L’augmentation globale du C.C.U a été de 1.8% par an au cours des 20 dernières années. L’augmentation du tauc d’incidence est plus évidente dans les groupes d’âge de 50 ans at il y avait une légère augmentation du nombre de femmes souffrant du C.C.U en 2017 par rapport à 2012 La majorité des répondants (83%) ètaient au courant du cancer du col de l’utérus, mais les connaissances sur les causes, les signes et les symptômes étaient faibles.
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    The impact of fake news on the media houses and the public in Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2019-07) Ayesiza, Jackline
    Traditional media consists of mostly professional people deciding what does and does not get printed and broadcasted. However, in this new era of internet and variety of social media, creation, and consumption of news and information in our society is changing. The rapid transformation of traditional print media into online portals has become a new trend and the online social media has democratized the means of news production and dissemination, but on the other hand, it has become a breeding ground for false and fake news, with the increasing use of mobile devices and easy access to Wi-Fi and 3G/4G networks. In addition, the increase in fake news has been further exacerbated by social media networks including among others Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. This has resulted into the careless spread of fake news that damages reputation of the prominent people and media organizations. Therefore, to better understand this phenomenon in the Ugandan context the study aimed at measuring the level of trust towards the Ugandan news system and the consumers‟ news perception over the problem of “fake news” as well as the self-awareness of digital literacy skills. In addition, the study aimed at investigating the sources, causes of fake news and how it is spread as well as its impact on media houses and the public in Uganda. To investigate this problem, the researcher used questionnaires and an interview guide to analyze the current issues about fake news. The scope of the study involved 56 respondents of which 36 were males and 20 were females, aged below 25, between 25 -39, 39-46 and above 46 years. The study was conducted at Daily Monitor and in areas around Wandegeya, and Makerere University. The study findings indicate that the youth are more exposed to fake news and they classified some of the fake news published on the social media sites as follows; job openings that usually do not exist or are already out of deadline, health adverts that miss lead and cause complications, scam business enterprises that encourage investment and then fail to reach the promised goals and school admissions that come in terms of scholarships.
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    Entaaniso eri ahagati y'orunyankore n'orukiga omu bigambo
    ( 2019-09-04) Natuhamya, Anthony
    Entaaniso eri ahagati y'orunyankore n'orukiga omu bigambo
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    Students’ attitudes towards English language studies at Makerere University
    (Makerere University, 2019-10) Mwebaza, Lorna
    This work outlines the results of the investigations carried out to examine the attitudes students have towards studying ELS in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Makerere University. The overall purpose of this research was to examine the attitudes students have towards ELS. It was also aimed at describing the nature of the subject-related difficulties that the students offering ELS face at Makerere University which lead to their failure of the subject and suggesting solutions that help to reduce the rate at which students fail. The topic of study came up from the fact that ELS as a subject taught in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is not popular among the students yet English is an International language of communication. The basic design of the research was qualitative in nature, where the data collected was reported and explained in detail. It was carried out by use of an interview guide with 3 sections. (15 questions) and using a sample size of twenty respondents with in the college of Humanities and Social Sciences. The research study revealed that the students do have a negative attitude towards studying ELS and is attributed to reasons such as the influence of their mother tongue, the availability of the teaching resources, the time available to teach the students as well as the big size of the class rooms compared to the number of number of lecturers for the courses. One of the outstanding conclusions the research made was that more emphasis be put on orientation at the beginning of their study to enable them stay motivated during the 3 year course. A copy of the interview guide used by the respondents is appended at the end of this report
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    The elements of the natural landscape portrayed in langi folktales from the lango people of Notthern Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2020-12) Auma, Lydia
    This study sought to identify the relationship between the natural landscape and langi folktales from the Lango people of Northern Uganda. To identify, compile and translate into English language the folktales of the Lango people about the natural landscape. It was limited to identifying the images used to represent the landscape in the folktales and the meanings developed by the images in the folktales; to attempting a literary analysis of Lango folktales as regards the existence and relationship between the folktales and the natural landscape; and to make conclusions and recommendations about how the natural landscape is portrayed in Lango folktales. The study used a combination of cross-sectional and case study research design. Qualitative research approach. Data was collected using interview guide and focus group discussion guide. Data was collected from cultural leaders, cultural members and the elderly people of langi community in Lira district. Twelve folktales were collected and analysed to ascertain the elements of the natural landscape in Lango folktales. This study identified the following natural landscape which were commonly used in the selected folktales; mountain, bush, stream and lake. This study also developed three key themes in understanding the relationship between the identified natural landscape which were; Nature-human interaction; Environmental pollution; and Natural living. A total of 12 langi folktales were complied and translated into English. This study recommends further research on the folklore of the lango people of Northern Uganda.
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    Synthesis of characterization and morality in folk tales.
    (Makerere University, 2020-12) Munaba, Sharon Gertrude
    Characterization in moral lessons about hard work in selected folktales among the Bagwere culture is a study aimed at establishing the role of governments participatory in developing the Bagwere folk tales in Uganda. This is based on the motive of promoting Hard work among the citizens starting with the growing children. There is a need to instil good morals in the children to work very hard in order to achieve great things in life. This research was guided by three study objectives and implied research questions namely; the activities and services provided by the traditional leaders and the essence of enhancing intellectual development in children. The research was based on six parts under which folktales were grouped in twos, seeking to answer some three-research questions and these parts were described as: “How do the different characters in folktales lead to the development of children’s morality?” How do children differentiate between the good and bad characters in the folktales? Which kind of moral lessons boost a child understands to intellectual development? The research explored the Bagwere society within different localities, involving interactions with them through interviews, questionnaires and enjoying the folktales being told by different people in their homes who managed to willingly contribute to the availing of their burning and most loved folktales. In this case, I also managed to find out what different people say about the current situation of the COVID 19 pandemic. This was not part of the research but there was a link with the moral lessons in the folktales that were being told to me. How is the Mugwere man deep in the village of Kebula containing the spread of the Corona virus? A study on determining the impact of these tales on the intellectual development of children was carried out on a sample of adults aged between 26-70 years of age. The choice was made following the testimonies and experience gained by these people. They had a lot to speak about their past years and how they have lived to make many years as observed. This research would not be so effective if done with young children who are still in the process of being told the stories and their development, which is still taking form. Specific methods were employed to carry out these research and they include; Collection of data about the folktales through the use of questionnaires, Interviewing people physically, Performance recording, Non-participant
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    Orurimi oru barikukoresa omukuriisa omuri Ankole
    (Makerere University, 2021) Abaho, Stivias
    Ekicweka eki nikyanjura enshonga eyaacondooziibweho,ekigyendererwa ky’okucondooza, ebibuuzo ebyayejunisiibwe omu kucondooza hamwe n’omugasho gw’okucondooza aha nshonga egi.
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    The place and value of imagery of proverbs : a study of selected proverbs of the Acholi
    (Makerere University, 2021) Ayoo, Deborah
    This research focused on sixty selected proverbs from the Acholi community. These proverbs are used to identify the place and value of imagery of Acholi proverbs. All the discussed aspects above are in line with contemporary society.
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    The folktale in “upon this mountain” and “the marriage of Anansewa”
    (Makerere University, 2021-01) Mpalimumpera, Leila
    The purpose of this study was to explore the use of folktales in the texts, “Upon this Mountain” and “The Marriage of Anansewa” and how the folktales enrich the two texts. From the research carried out, the researcher found out that folktales as oral literature is greatly developed in written texts of “Upon this Mountain” and “The Marriage of Anansewa”. Therefore, the core purpose of this study is to examine the folktales used in “Upon this Mountain and “The Marriage of Anansewa” to develop plot, characterisation and themes which tackle some of the societal needs.
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    Ebirungi ebiri omu kushoma orunyakitara omu matendekyero makuru
    (Makerere University, 2021-02) Ninsiima, Rita Martha
    Okucondooza kukakorwa kubaasa kumanya aha migasho eri omu kushoma Orunyakitara namunonga omu matendekyero g’ahaiguru. Omucondoozi akabaasa kumanya oku abeegi b’Orunyakitara bari kurureebamu n’okumanya oku baahuriire bari kurushoma. Akeeyongyera yaamanya ebirungi ebi abeegi baarwo baarutungiremu kubaasa kuhikiiriza omuramwa mukuru gw’okucondooza. Omu kucondooza abeegi aba bakabaasa kugambira omucondoozi eburemeezi obu baatungire omu kushoma orurimi rw’Orunyakitara aha yunivasite. Obureemi obu omucondoozi akabuhandiikaho haza yaagaruka yaaheereza n’ebi arikuteekateeka byakubaasa kukorwa kukyendeza oburemezi obwo. Omucondoozi akaheerezi n’ebi arikuteekateeka byakubaasa kukporwa kwongyera aha muhendo gw’abeegi b’Orunyakitara omu matendekyero g’ahaiguru kubaasa n’okubaasa kwongyera kururinda n’okurutunguura.
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    The effectiveness of irony in selected Sabiny folktales
    (Makerere University, 2021-05) Chelimo, Claire
    This research looks at how irony enriches meaning in selected Sabiny folktales. It was carried out using a qualitative research design with the use of interviews, observation, recording of different Sabiny folktales and how they are depicted among individuals during the story telling times. The research looked at irony as a means of enriching meaning in storytelling and one that brings forth different contexts of different tales. The folktales looked at how irony forwards the different perspectives of individuals towards tales in the community. I also examined how different individuals in the community grasp the message in the tales. A case in point is that the older children and persons in community understand faster and better the irony in the tales as compared to children with ages like 5 and 7 years old. This is because the elder persons have had more encounters with ironic sayings, situations and actions in life. Different folktales presented different modes of irony. Verbal irony, where what is said is the opposite of what is meant by the speaker. Dramatic irony is when the characters in the tale are not away of what is really taking place but the audience is aware. Situational irony, where characters are going through life events they didn't expect. The different tales selected presented different ironies, some presented one and some presented more. In general the different ironies cited in different tales bring the intended meaning of the tale. In conclusion, the study gives irony credit in developing and enriching the tales. Therefore, there is an urge to use and understand the concept of irony and its different modes.
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    Irony in Runyankore selected folktales
    (Makerere University, 2021-05-04) Ajuna, Isaac
    The main aim of this work is to examine the use irony in the portrayal of characters in the folktales that are selected from Ankore. The folktales are used to outline different aspects of irony and how these are used in as far as developing characters in the folktales are concerned. The researcher found out less attention has been laid to this aspect of literature by previous scholars. The study was put forward to understanding that Oral literature is a creative art that folktales are sub genres of literature The methods used during data collection are; interviewing, listening to radio programs, transcription and library research. The research was conducted in Bushenyi district among Banyankore folktales. The findings of the study was to see whether folktales are still of use among the Banyankore. I reached a conclusion that the folktales are still relevant as an avenue of passing out information, so the ironical aspect must be understood during communication. I concluded that folktales are very important in Ankore.
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    Animal symbolism in Runyankole Folktales
    (Makerere University, 2021-11-11) Penlope, Ainembabazi
    Symbolism refers to a figure of speech used when an author wants to create a certain mood or emotion in literature. This research has analysed the symbolism of animals in the Runyankole folktale and explored the character of animals still in the Runyankole folktale. The research collected data by using case studies and field studies and later translated the data to English, from Runyankole, where it was collected. Interviewing the interviewee and narration were the main sources used in collecting data. Many challenges were encountered, like the rain and partially deaf respondents, among others. Recommendations are also given to caution the schools and government administration to teach local languages at a lower level because children find it hard to translate languages at a higher level.
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    The precious mountain erupts
    (Makerere University, 2021-12) Nabachwa, Mary Josephine
    The play precious mountain erupts is centered on a girl named Pamela who is so proud of her Beauty and her physical outlook she is in her youth where everything on her body is worth notice. having known this, she down grades every guy who comes her way proposing as she aims for the best. She looks at physical appearance than the inner soul. As a result, she misuses her chances of getting better partners because of her perception by the physical outlook. her friends PAROMA and PRISCA get married and leave her single .as a result she let's her pride erupt such that she gets somebody who can consider her as a partner otherwise she might end up single.
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    Matthew the misopedic
    (Makerere University, 2021-12) Kibuuka, Samuel
    Matthew Senior is a misopedic that longs to be a child although he has outgrown the stage. He hates children and projects his hatred in kidnapping children and confining them to his school in an enchanted forest. This doesn’t please him at all and he spends long hours in his mystery study room full of dark magic books. In one of the spell books, he discovers that he can be a child and still retail his adult self through reincarnation which is intriguing for him since he is sure to make friends with this and be a child while enjoying the privileges that come with it. He clones Matthew junior who bears his soul and duplicate personality. He then introduces Mathew junior as his son to the other children. However, Mathew junior is not welcomed and this disturbs Mathew Senior the more which compels him to send all the children on a quest. He intends for the children to die on the quest. Mathew junior unexpectedly grows fond of Mark one of the children on the quest and this provokes the innocent spirit in him. Mark has very powerful magic that matches that of Mathew junior however he uses it for good which makes Mathew junior rethink his purpose and intention. Guilt struck, Mathew junior realizes he does not want to kill the children anymore because he connects with them and finds out they are innocent which is the true gift of childhood. The children are attacked by elephants that possess the spirits of the forest protectors and Mark tries to protect his friends with his powers but all vain. Mathew junior discovers that the only way to save the other children is to sacrifice his own because he is the one with the bad intentions. He confesses to the other children of his real identity and they attack him while Mark stands up for him. Mathew junior feels more guilty by the fact that Mark is ready to defend him and he decides to seek redemption in sacrificing himself so the others are safe. The death of Matthew junior weakens the Senior and the enchanted forest disappears. Mathew senior realizes he has magic that is enough to make him change his appearance and disappear. The children all fall into a daze and later wake up realizing they are in the Centre of town in an abandoned school that is dilapidated. The other children go to their homes while Mark realizes he is an orphan. He is adopted later by a family that has a son who is a replica of Mathew junior his old pal.
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    An exploration of the significance of figures of speech as an intergral part of folktales: a study of the issues of child upbringing in the folktales of the Lango
    (Makerere University, 2021-12) Abito, Topista
    The study was conducted among the Langi in Northern Uganda. Folktales in Langi with the theme of children upbringing was collected and analyzed to find out how the theme is effective in children upbringing. The specific objectives of the study were to find the folktales with the theme of children upbringing in Langi and analyze how effective is the theme in children upbringing. Various books, journal articles and internet literatures were reviewed in accordance with the study objectives of the study. 10 participants were interviewed and data analysis was done using content analysis and verbatim was used to present the direct quotation from the respondents. Conclusion was made as well as some recommendations and areas of further research also have been identified and presented.