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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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    Articulating legal terminologies in Luganda
    ( 2023-01-19) Mutyaba, Jonnah
    The court today faces a problem that many of the people who attend the courts of law do not understand the use of language in the court. This is because most of the words that are used require one to be either being exposed to the study of law or have clue on the judicial usage of words in the courts of law. However, since most of the people maybe be illiterate or even educated but do not understand how the courts of law work, the research will suggest that the best approach would be employing the translation of the law terms to local languages in that people are given a change to understand fully what is happening. Objectives: 1. The research will aim at solving the problem of miscommunication between the clients and their lawyers. 2. To create new terms in the law sector using the PEGITOSCA criterion 3. To create easy understanding between the lawyers, clients and the people present in the court.
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    Articulating medical terminology in Luganda
    (Makerere University, 2023-01-19) Nabatanzi, Muniirah
    This research report addresses an institutional medical language communication barrier issue that exists in diverse medical hospitals in Uganda. This project assesses the situation by eliciting the real picture from the experience of a sample of medical practitioners and searching for suitable learning support tools and assisting techniques. Currently, a lot of patients that visit hospitals do not understand the proper language used in hospitals, this is so because the doctors these days have medical terminologies they use that are not commonly used outside hospitals. Therefore some of these patients might be uneducated and fail to understand even the simplest terms that are commonly taught in schools. The purpose of this research will aim at proposing that the best approach to overcome the above problems will be the translation of medical terms and local languages such that patients fully understand what the doctors want. Precision (P), economy (E), generativity (G), internationality (I), transparency (T), (antiobscenity) (O), systemicity (S), consistency (C) and language - relative acceptability (A) of terms can be acronymically captured as PEGITOSCA. Let it be contended with due circumspect that any theory of scientific terminology and any method or set of methods of terminological elaboration that may ensue from the theory mainly hinge upon The fulfillment of the overall PEGITOSCA criterion for scientific terminology. I formulated the criterion for the first time in Kiingi (1989) when I was working on the Terminological modernization of Luganda.
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    Challenges faced by students studying Chinese at Confucius Institute at Makerere University
    (Makerere University, 2024) Nabbosa, Anita Lillian
    This study aims to explore the difficulties faced by Chinese language learners at the Confucius institute of Makerere University in learning Chinese characters and the strategies to overcome these difficulties. The research conducted a questionnaire survey among participants and delved through analysed aspects such as learners personal information, difficulties in learning Chinese characters and strategies for Chinese characters memorization. The results of the study indicate that writing Chinese characters, memorising their structure and understanding their deeper meanings are the most challenging aspects for the learners.
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    Child upbringing in Luganda peoverbs
    ( 2022-04-29) Mark Simon, Kiiza
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    Child upbringing in selected Luganda proverbs
    (Makerere University, 2022-12) Kiiza, Mark Simon
    To analyze the role of different proverbs in The Buganda Culture.to identify different proverbs in the Buganda Culture that can be used in raising morally upright Children.
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    A comparative study of the changing patterns of Lusoga language among the basoga between the age group of 18-29 and 30-69 years.
    (Makerere University, 2023-01-27) Muyuga, Fred
    There exists a Linguistic variation of a particular language among different age groups. Therefore, efforts are being geared towards embracing the different words being used today among the Basoga between 18- 29 and 30-69 years. This research was aimed at comparing the changing patterns of Lusoga language among the Basoga between age groups of 18-29 years and 30-69 years. A mixed research design approach was preferred that the use of both probability and non-probability sampling techniques and 92 respondents were identified for the study in the districts of Bugweri and Iganga. Questionnaire tools were pilot-tested and then administered for data collection. Simple descriptive statistical techniques such as tables and charts were employed during data analysis. Findings revealed that the Basoga age group of 18-29 years use many different Lusoga words brought about modern technology and use limited words which were being used before the advancement of modern technology while the old age group of 30-69 years use limited range of Lusoga words related to modern technology and wide range of Lusoga words which were being used before the current trend in technology, social life and natural calamities like disease and famine. Technology (47.8%) and social change (29%) were the most identified reasons influencing the changing Lusoga language pattern. The findings reveal that Linguistics characteristics vary with age.
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    The Covid 19 disruption and changing religious practices in Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2022-11-09) Kyasiimire, Angel
    This dissertation investigates and describes communication and how COVID 19 as a pandemic disrupts the religious practices and rites in Uganda. It also presents the significance of the study which helped to find out the effects of the pandemic on how people communicate in their religions. The dissertation further presents the reviews of different authors about COVID 19, the emerging issues in the literature in that the literature ignores the Islamic faith and focuses mainly on Christianity. So the literature review mainly entails the Christian faith and bits of the Islamic faith. The third chapter presents the methodology of the study which took a qualitative research using the key informant interviews, the case study and in-depth interviews, ethical considerations where the researcher had to seek informed consent of the respondents, ensuring that they are not harmed and their information is kept with the highest level of confidentiality. And Chapter four presents the analysis of data and interpretation discussion and findings where respondents provided their views of the effect of the pandemic on the different religions:. And the last chapter presents the summary of findings and discussion and the limitations the researcher faced while carrying out the research and references.
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    The differences in food culture between Uganda and China
    (Makerere University, 2024) Kobutiiti, Daphine
    In the context of globalization, trade between Uganda and China is increasingly flourishing. As the saying goes, "Food is the paramount necessity of the people." Therefore, understanding each other's food culture becomes particularly important. This article briefly outlines the food culture of Uganda and China. It compares the differences between Ugandan and Chinese food culture from four aspects: food concepts, food content, eating methods, and dish names. It also analyzes the reasons for the differences in food culture between the two countries based on different food phenomena. These differences not only reflect the disparities in natural and social environments between the two countries but also provide important references for promoting exchanges and understanding between the people of both nations. In the future, by enhancing exchanges and cooperation in food culture between the two countries, we can further enhance friendship, expand economic opportunities, promote tourism and cultural exchanges, and achieve mutual benefits and win-win goals
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    A digital marketing strategy to create awareness about for could you? menstrual cups among makerere university female students residing in halls and hostels of residence
    (Makerere University, 2023-07) Emma, Atuhaire Babiiha
    This reflective report discusses a project that addressed substantive issues of period poverty and sustainable menstrual health solutions. The project aimed to raise awareness about CouldYou? menstrual cups as an affordable and eco-friendly alternative to disposable pads, while also tackling limited knowledge and stigmas surrounding menstrual cups. The report explores the methods used for information gathering, ethical considerations, challenges encountered, lessons learned, the connection between theoretical knowledge and practical work and future improvements. The project aimed to make a positive impact on period poverty and promote sustainable menstrual health solutions.
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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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    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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    English errors among students of the department of literature , english and communication, school of language literature and communication and college of humanities and social sciences
    (Makerere University, 2022-10) Juliet, Namulinda
    This study was carried out to try and establish the causes of English Errors among undergraduate Students of DLEC, SLLC and CHUSS Makerere University. Two hypotheses were examined: 1. In English, there is no relationship between Spelling and sound and that is the cause for English Errors. 2. English borrows words from other languages, which is cause of spelling errors. Coursework and test-scripts of individuals were analysed in detail and spelling errors were observed. Cluster sampling was used to select the people whose scripts were analysed. These included average students, very bright students, and those who had few marks. Informal interviews and a small impromptu test were conducted. An analysis of the students' errors revealed that the parts of speech in which most errors were committed we're nouns and verbs. The types of errors that occurred, most were confused words due to sound and spelling namely: missing letters, doubled consonants and Letter Reversal. Some spelling errors were due to the English habit of borrowing words such as lieutenant. The results of the informal interviews and the impromptu tests revealed that although most of the respondents were of literature in English and English language studies, who were exposed to novels in their libraries and courses they had problems with spelling in their writing.
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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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    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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    Enyoleki omu Runyoro
    (Makerere University, 2024) Musiimisa, Ritah
    Orunyoro ruli rulimi orubazibwa abantu abasangwa omu bugw’ izooba bwa Uganda omu disuturiki ya Hoima, Masindi, Kibale, Kakumiro hamu na Kagadi. Kurugiira ha kubara kw’abantu n’ebintu byabu (National Population and Housing Census 2014), abantu 966,976 nibo baakuteberezebwa okuba nibaabaza orulimi Orunyoro.Baitu ebihandiiko bikyali bitaito muno ebihandikirwe ha rulimi runu. Nahabwekyo okuseruliriza kukooto kukyayetaagwa. Orunyoro rwine akakwate k’amaani muno n’orulimi Orutooro kandi zinu endimi zitwarwa nk’orulimi rumu Runyoro-Rutooro.Runyoro-Rutooro zisangibwa omu Nyoro-Ganda group kurugiira hali (Maho, 2009). Runyankore-Rukiga, Runyoro-Rutooro zikora orulimi rumu kandi zisomesebwa hamu nk’orulimi “Runyakitara”. Orulimi runu rusomesebwa omu univasite zimu omu Uganda ekyokurorraho, Makerere University. Ekicweka kinu kikusoboora enyombeka, omwanya, n’omugaso gw'enyoleki omu Runyoro kandi enyoleki omu Runyoro zoolekwa omu miringo esatu. Enyoleki omu Rungereza nizo “demostratives” kandi obwo nibwo obugambo obw’oleka namberi ekintu ekikugambwaho kiri. Haihi n’akugamba, haihi n'akugambirwa orundi hara na n’akugamba hamu n’akugambirwa. Enyoleki eyongera ekengesa eky'omuntu aine omu bwongo.Enyoleki ezooleka ebya haihi n’akugamba niko akagambo “nu” rundi “nuuna” ezooleka ebya hara niko akagambo “li” orundi “liinya” baitu kandi omu mwanya gwa kabiri haihi n’akugambirwa tiharoho okuseruliriza okukozerwe okukwoleka akagambo ak’enyahukana akakozesebwa (Caumartin, 1938, p. 69). Ekyokurorraho (1) kikwoleka emyanya esatu namberi enyoleki zikozesebwa.
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    Enyombeka y’ amaju omu Banyankore ba Ira
    (Makerere university, 2022-10-28) Ayebembera, Alexander
    Ekicweka eki nikishoboorora omutwe ogwa condoozibweho nahu okucondooza kwakoreirwe. “Okucondooza aha nyombeka y’ amaju omu Banyankore ba ira” kukakorwa omu disiturikiti ya Ibanda. Kukakorwa kurabira omu kubuuza abantu nka; abagurutsi n’abakaikuru kutunga enteekateeka yaabo n’ebi barikumanya aha nyombeka y’amaju omu Bayankore ba ira. Nahabwekyo, omucondoozi akaba naayenda kwetegyereza oku Abanyankore ba ira baabaire bombeka amaju gaabo n’ebi baabaire bakozesa omu kugombeka
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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.