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Conflict or harmony? Unraveling how media shape public perception of wildlife in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Globally, media outlets are key sources of information that influence public opinions, perceptions and attitudes. These ultimately impact conservation outcomes and wildlife protection. It is therefore imperative to understand ... -
The contribution of basic ecclesial communities to the integral development of Mabonwa parish in light of populorum progressio.
(Makerere University, 2013)In Populorum Progressio no.1, Pope Paul VI declared the intention of the encyclical: The development of those peoples who are striving to escape from hunger, misery, endemic diseases and ignorance; of those who are looking ... -
Corporate social responsibility as a communication tool at KCB Bank Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)In the banking sector, the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a key component of communication owing to the increasing pressure from the regulatory and social perspectives for banks to remain ... -
The coverage of family planning use in the mass media in Uganda : a comparative analysis of the New Vision and Daily Monitor
(Makerere University, 2019)This study was motivated by the low use of modern Family Planning (FP) methods observed in Uganda. It compared the extent to which two leading print media outlets– the New Vision and the Daily Monitor, gave coverage to ... -
David Rubadiri and the mentoring of a Malawian poetic tradition in English
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This research evaluates Malawian writer David Rubadiri’s poetic achievement, and also traces his mentorship role to poets that write after him. Malawian poetry has been widely studied with several scholars loosely acknowledging ... -
The deconstruction of the naipaulian protagonist.
(Makerere University, 2009)I primarily set out in mainly seven books to analyse the identity of V.S. Naipaul’s protagonists, working from hypothesis that their response to the notion of home, exile and mimicry is identical in that they appear to ... -
A description of some phonetic and phonological aspects of the Acholi Language
(Makerere University, 2020-07)The purpose of this study was to provide a phonetic and phonemic analysis of segments of Acholi sounds. Specifically, the study looks at the Gulu Variety of Acholi (henceforth GVoA). The study took into account distinctive ... -
Difficulties in comprehension among learners learning English as a foreign language in Uganda: a schema theoretic approach
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)The main objective of this study is to investigate the difficulties which affect comprehension of texts by learners of English as a foreign language in Uganda. It also reflects on the analysis of how their past language ... -
A discourse analysis of the English language used by Makerere University students on Facebook
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)In this technology age, a new trend of using social media or Social Networking Sites (SNSs) has been recently adopted by most students in higher institutions of learning. Social media influences people’s lives in many ... -
The effecacy of the current Runyankole-Rukiga Orthography: A Case Study of How it Facilitates Rukiga Speaking Learners
(2014-08-06)This study focused on the ability of the Runyankore-Rukiga Orthography to effectively facilitate all the learners that use it, especially Rukiga speaking ones. It hinged on the fact that most Kigezi dialects that are far ... -
The effect of centralised media buying on Ministry of Water and Environment advertising in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study examines the Effect of Centralised Media Buying on Ministry of Water and Environment Advertising in Uganda. A purely qualitative approach was used. The empirical part is based on in-depth interviews with advertisers ... -
The effect of early multiple language literacies on learners’ metalinguistic awareness: A cross-linguistic study
(2018-04)This study set out to investigate the causative and predictive power of early simultaneous trilingual literacy on metalinguistic awareness in three (English, French and Kirundi) languages taught in Burundi classrooms. The ... -
Effectiveness of printed material in increasing awareness about Umeme's Prepaid Electricity Metering : a case study of Banda suburb
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of printed material in increasing customer awareness about Umeme’s prepaid electricity metering in Uganda using a case study of Banda suburb. The study’s specific ... -
Enhancing disambiguation of meanings in the transalation of synonyms : the case of English and Rutooro
(Makerere University, 2021-05)This study, Enhancing disambiguation of meanings in the translation of Synonyms: The Case of English and Rutooro aimed at investigating how synonyms can be translated more effectively given that they overlap in meaning ... -
Enkozesa y’engero z’Oluganda ensonge
(Makerere University, 2010-11)This study was conducted in Luganda under the title: Enkozesa y’engero z’Oluganda ensonge- The use of Luganda proverbs in discourse (in translation). The researcher was inspired to undertake this study after discovering ... -
European football and radio contents selection in Uganda : the case of Radio Two
(Makerere University, 2022)The purpose of this study was to examine the European football and radio content selection at Radio Two. The study was divided into four major parts. The first part looked at how European football influences content selection ... -
Examining the contribution of social media to the practice of citizen journalism in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The study examines the contribution of social media to the practice of citizen journalism in Uganda. It arose out of a need to address the challenge of minimal academic research that has so far been carried out around this ... -
Examining the implications of staff turnover on Uganda’s journalism practice
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The purpose of this study was to examine the implications of staff turnover on journalism practice in Uganda. The study was guided by specific objectives such as; to establish the reasons why Ugandan journalists leave the ... -
Examining the influence of social media on a corporate companies reputation: a case study of MultiChoice Uganda Limited
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study set out to explore the influence of social media on the reputation of MultiChoice Uganda limited, a corporate company. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to establish the influence of social media ... -
Examining the place of public relations in correctional institutions in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-01)The study examined the place of Public Relations (PR) in correctional institutions using a case study of the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS). It was guided by four objectives namely; i) to evaluate the relevance of PR at UPS, ...