School of Languages, Literature and Communication

The 6th Mashariki (Eastern African) Literary and Cultural Studies Conference comes in the wake of five previous conferences. The inaugural one was held at the University of Nairobi in September 2013, followed by Makerere University in August 2015, the University of Dar es Salaam in August 2017, Bahir Dar University in August, 2019 and most recently at Moi University in September, 2021. The conference series is a drive to motivate dialogue between the region’s scholars and stakeholders across the continent and beyond who are interested in the greater Eastern African region.

The Dean, School of Liberal and Performing Arts (SLPA) invites you to the Public PhD Defense for the following candidate:


Name of candidate: Akampurira Patience

Reg. No. 2017/HDO3/19254U

Topic: Politics of Non-Restoration of Ankole Kingdom in Uganda, 1962-2018

Supervisors:   

1. Dr. Simon Peter Rutajuuka
2. Prof. Sabiti Makara

Date: 14 September 2023

Time: 9:00 am

Venue: CHUSS  Smart Room

You can also join virtually:

Topic: Ms. Patience Akampurira's public PhD defense
Time: Sep 14, 2023 09:00 Nairobi

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https://zoom.us/j/99993042478?pwd=Vm9MNWI3YlVxNTZockVXT1ByWGxLUT09

Meeting ID: 999 9304 2478
Passcode: 953572

The abstract is herewith attached.

In their search for solutions to the development problems of Africa in general and the Eastern Africa region in particular, stakeholders such as politicians and researchers have often ignored or downplayed the question of languages, linguistics, and other sociocultural resources (see Prah 1993 & 2012). This problem is further compounded by the sheer multiplicity and complexity of languages and cultures in Africa which is often seen as a hindrance to the development of the continent. However, over the past few decades, it has become clear that empowering communities through culture, language, and linguistics research is crucial to sustainable development. Moreso in the current context where researchers in the region either seem disinterested or have inadequate capacity. In this regard, the following questions emerge:  What are the relevant contextual language, cultural and linguistic realities of contemporary Africa? How do they affect the issues associated with Sustainable Development? How do the dominant assumptions in theoretical and applied linguistics relate to the challenges that face Africa in general and the Eastern Africa region in particular today? What should be done to build capacity among researchers to enhance research output?  This conference, therefore, brings together language researchers, educationalists, linguists, experts in cultural studies, and communicators as key stakeholders to deliberate language and linguistic-related matters that affect the development of the African continent.   This will be done through presentations of study findings, current language debates, collaborative research, linguistic projects, and graduate students’ work from all over the world. It is envisaged that this conference will promote knowledge creation and sharing, collaborative and interdisciplinary research in the Eastern Africa Region, and beyond.

1. Dr. Merit Kabugo
2. Dr. Samuel Sekiziyivu
3. Assoc. Prof. Edith Natukunda-Togboa

1.   Dr.  Levis Mugumya
2.   Dr. Fridah Katushemererwe

Dear all

  The College of Humanities and Social Sciences, through the Department of Literature, is organising the Mak@100 Centennial Poetry Competition Award Event. The event will take place at the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 and will showcase live performances, readings, and recitations.

During the event, we will also honor the memory of the renowned poet and scholar, Prof David Rubadiri who was and still is part of the history and experience of the Department of Literature and Makerere University. We have invited his family to grace this occasion.

This event has deliberately mainstreamed the participation of students from the Department and those from the wider university as we aim at encouraging and inspiring more creative writers and literary scholars at Makerere University and beyond.

For more information, please contact Mr Isaac Tibasiima, Department of Literature, isaac.tibasiima@mak.ac.ug