School of Liberal and Performing Arts (SLPA)
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Effects of social media on Ekyitaguriro dance performance from Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)This study examined the effects of social media on Ekyitaguriro dance from Western Uganda. It was driven by the need to find out what social has impacted on the performance of Ekyitaguriro dance from the perspective of the ... -
Women in film: an analysis of approaches to gender equality at aromatic entertainment
(Makerere University, 2023)The representation of women in film has been an area of concern to various researchers across the globe. Demeaning and complimentary images have been discussed, but this has been done by prioritizing one side over another ... -
Opportunities for Ugandan filmmakers via online streaming services
(Makerere University, 2023)This report serves a purpose to capture the details of my field based research practice experience which was conducted in Uganda, Kampala. This study covered the details of my study research ventures, looking for the ... -
The perception of music in Runyankole language by the people in Central Uganda: considering Makerere Kikoni as our area of study
(Makerere University, 2024)Uganda has a number of languages both indigenous and foreign that is to say Luganda, Runyankole, Rukiga, Lusoga, Itesoti, English, among other languages in which music is produced. Music in Luganda a language known for ... -
A lexico-semantic analysis of English slang in selected secondary schools in Gulu City, northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study set out to examine the lexical and semantic properties of slang expressions among secondary school students in Gulu City, Northern Uganda. It was guided by three objectives: (a) To identify common slang expressions ... -
Evolution of Ugandan television drama from 1993 to 2023: a case study of the Ebonies
(Makerere University, 2024)This study sought to examine the evolution of Ugandan television drama from 1993 to 2023 with specific focus on television dramas produced by The Ebonies. This study was carried out in Kampala district, Lubaga division. ... -
The role of artist managers and management firms in nurturing the growth of female musicians in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)With particular emphasis on the Kampala metropolitan area, this study explores the role managers play in advancing the careers of female musicians in Uganda. The purpose of this study is to investigate how artist managers ... -
Stress, social support and drug abuse among university students in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)This study entitled stress, social support and drug abuse among university students in Makerere University was done basing on the background that university students face a lot of academic stresses that may lead to drug ... -
An examination of the role of Kiganda folktales in formal learning environments : case study of selected schools in Nakaseke District
(Makerere University, 2024)This dissertation explores the integration of Kiganda folktales into formal education, focusing on their educational value and the challenges of incorporating them into the curriculum. These traditional stories, rooted in ... -
A lexico-semantic analysis of English slang in selected secondary schools in Gulu City, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08)This study set out to examine the lexical and semantic properties of slang expressions among secondary school students in Gulu City, Northern Uganda. It was guided by three objectives: (a) To identify common slang expressions ... -
Omugaso gwa rediyo sitenseni omu kukuraniza orulimi rw'enzaarwa
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Role of performing arts in sensitizing communities about HIV/AIDS: a case study of tresor life youth center.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-06)This research dissertation is about the role of performing arts in sensitizing communities about HIV/AIDS. We studied the nature of performing arts, the nature of Tresor Life Youth Center, how performing arts is used in ... -
Popular music production in Mbarara City : contextualization, adaptation and personalization by music producers
(Makerere University, 2024)This qualitative study explores the pivotal role of music producers in shaping Uganda's popular music landscape, focusing on Mbarara City. Through narrative, in-field, and out-of-field analysis, we investigated the creative ... -
The impact of Luga flow on the lives of the youths in Central Uganda Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-04)The study is mainly about the impact of Lug flow on the lives of the youths in central Uganda. It covers the methods I used in data collection which include; interviews, questionaries, observations and so on. The study ... -
Contribution of ghetto space to the development of popular music in Uganda: a case study of selected slums in Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2025-07)This dissertation explores the significant contributions of the ghetto space to the development of popular music in Uganda. We specifically deal with Bwaise and Kazo Angola in Kawempe (Kampala) to establish how guetto gives ... -
The role of music in theatre productions in Uganda: a case study of the productions at Uganda National Theatre, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-01)The role of music in theatre is fundamental to the success of any standard play production. Unfortunately, some play productions, as the study has revealed, do not showcase the fundamental roles of music in play productions. ... -
An exploration of sponsor's attitudes towards the Bachelor of Arts in Drama and film program at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024)This research investigates the attitudes of sponsors towards the program of Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Film at Makerere University. In order to achieve the above objective, we used a qualitative exploratory research ... -
Role of performing arts in sensitizing communities about HIV/AIDS: a case study of tresor life youth center.
(Makerere University, 2024-05)This research dissertation is about the role of performing arts in sensitizing communities about HIV/AIDS. We studied the nature of performing arts, the nature of Tresor Life Youth Center, how performing arts is used in ... -
An assessment of film as a tool of evangelization in the catholic Church of Uganda: the case study of Kampala Archdiocese.
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This report assessed the use of film as a tool of evangelization in the Catholic Church in Uganda, specifically in the Kampala Archdiocese. The research used a mixed-methods case study design, coupled with interviews, ... -
The nature and state of popular music in jinja city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)In this study, we investigated the prevalence of popular music in Jinja City. The influence of western modernization has greatly affected the trends of the different popular music styles in Jinja. Therefore, the main ...