School of Liberal and Performing Arts (SLPA)
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Imagery in Luganda children's songs
(Makerere University, 2024-04)This case study presented here is in the imagery in children's songs in Luganda proverbs exhibiting how they are employed in different songs that are to be looked at in later chapters their relevancy and effectiveness in ... -
A study of patriachy in Luganda proverbs
(Makerere University, 2024-04)In a society, people are from different cultures that have norms, beliefs and practices that join them. In Buganda, people use Luganda as their official language which they use for communication. Buganda tribe is one of ... -
Role of music in ‘popularising’ Pentecostal churches in Mbarara City: Case study of Daystar Cathedral
(Makerere University, 2024)This study examines the role of music in ‘popularizing’ Pentecostal churches in Mbarara, South-western Uganda. By popularizing, I refer to making something known, with the aim of making people appreciate and be part of ... -
The relevance of traditional folksongs of the Banyankole to the youth in Ankole (South-Western Uganda)
(Makerere University, 2024)This study was about the folk songs of the banyankole of South Western Uganda and their relevance to their to the youth of Ankole. In this study, I examined the background of the banyankole, the stucture of performance, ... -
Communication strategies in winning the Makerere University elections 2023
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This dissertation investigates and describes communication strategies in winning the Makerere University guild elections 2023. It also presents the significance of the study which helped to find the different communication ... -
Impact of COVID-19 on the entertainment industry and their coping strategies :focus on EMCEES
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This dissertation aimed to investigate how emcees and other performing artists use social media as a strategic response to emergencies like COVID-19 in the emerging Ugandan entertainment Industry. The outbreak of COVID-19 ... -
The role of language in the representation of culture in Ugandan television drama
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The role of language in the representation of culture in Ugandan television drama is an important aspect of storytelling. This dissertation explores how language serves as a powerful tool for representing culture, preserving ... -
How youth from disadvantaged background in Uganda have manage to exploit dancehall music as a tool for positive social change
(Makerere University, 2023)This research report covers how youth from disadvantaged background have utilized dancehall music as a tool for their positive social change. Just like other things that add meaning to youths’ lives, I looked to explore ... -
The impact of the tiktok social media application in promoting upcoming music artists in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The number of TikTok users in Uganda-- since 2022 when it gained popularity- is growing day by day therefore providing hence a wider platform for upcoming musicians who wish to show off their musical talents and promote ... -
Prime-time musical performances and the orientation of first year students on sexual relationships at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-12)In this study, I examined the role of music in orienting first year students at Makerere University. I have analyzed factors that led to formation of Prime-Time event, its aims and how it has used music to orient year one ... -
The impact of mental health communication among youths in Uganda: case study of university students
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the impact of mental health communication on the youth, specifically focusing on Makerere University students. Employing a mixed-methods approach with an unspecified sample ... -
The portrayal of child characters in Luganda folktales
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The purpose of this study is to analyze the portrayal of child characters in Luganda folktales. By examining the cultural values and social dynamics reflected in these stories, the research aims to provide insights into ... -
Effects of counterinsurgency on human security in Acholi land (1987-2007)
(Makerere University, 2023-03)This study will focus on investigating the Effects of Counterinsurgency on human security in Acholi land (1987-2007). It will be guided by two objectives namely: To examine the history of counterinsurgency operations in ... -
Irony in selected Runyankole folktales
(Makerere University, 2023)Irony is a rhetorical device used in most of the modern fiction and literature in general. It is a means to humor and is widely used in psychological literary works. Irony is a disagreement or incongruity between what is ... -
Strategies in popular music marketing to the local person in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This research focused on strategies in popular music marketing in Uganda and the main focus was put on social media following the research objectives; to identify the social media channels and the tactics used within each ... -
Evaluation of theatre as a therapeutic tool for mental health in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Theatre has been recognised as a powerful tool for promoting emotional healing, personal growth, and social connection. In Kampala, Uganda, where individuals face a wide range of personal, social and community level ... -
Drama as a therapeutic tool for mental health issues in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-11-30)The study was carried out around Kampala, at Mulago National Referral Hospital along Kamwokya road. The study looked at the use of drama as a therapeutic tool for mental health issues in Kampala. The researcher explored ... -
The impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on film production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Since the arrival of the Coronavirus in the Uganda in 2020, several people were forced to quarantine themselves at home in dramatic fashion, unlike almost any other time in the nation’s history. Moreover, the Ugandan ... -
Stylistic analysis in selected Rutooro Folktales
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This dissertation investigates and analyses the significance of stylistic analysis in Rutooro folktales. Stylistic analysis plays a significant role in folktales, contributing to the overall narrative experience and ... -
Depiction of domestic violence in selected Lusoga folktales
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that one partner uses to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence is aggressive behavior ...