35 research outputs found
A Comparative Study of the Visions and Styles of Francis Imbuga and John Ruganda
No full textThe aim of our study is to compare how the prevailing social and political conditions in East Africa, especially in the post-independence period, influence the dramas of Francis Imbuga and John Ruganda. We set out to examine the influence of East African reality on their plays, and to explore some of the dramatic techniques they have adopted for effective transmission of this reality. Thus, our major task is to compare the vision of the two playwrights, as well as their techniques of dramatic construction. It is our key premise that social, historical and political realities in East Africa form a creative reservoir of the region1s drama. East African drama has acquired a sharp socio-political focus. It manifestly responds to familiar but specific historical developments. It is our contention that, a close analysis of the dramas of leading playwri9hts like Imbuga and Ruganda reveals the socio-political temper in the society. Because of its social commitment, a critic of East African drama must, of necessity, assess its contributions to social development. These contributions include values, attitudes, vision; and their manner of artistic presentation. We proceed on the premises that East African drama functions as a tool for social change. It explores revolutionary themes, through use of novel strategies. As skilled artists, Imbuga and Ruganda, we believe, creatively present revolutionary ideas through equally revolutionary dramatic techniques. We are concerned with how they perceive the East African society, and how their perception affects their style of dramatization. The Thesis is divided into four chapter$, and a conclusion. Chapter one focuses on the statement of the problem, justification of the study, the scope of the study and definition of the key terms. Chapter Two traces the political motif in the dramas of Imbuga and Ruganda. It is sub-divided into two sections. Section one mainly focuses on Betrayal in the city, Game of Silence and The Floods; plays which deal with Leadership perversion in the society. Section two of this chapter enumerates the effects of leadership distortion. It mainly deals with Man of Kafira and Music without Tears. In Chapter Three, which is also sub-divided into two sections, we focus on power struggle in the society and, aftermath. The plays primarily analysed in this section are The Successor and The Burdens. Chapter Four deals with dramatic techniques. The techniques are discussed from four broad categories, namely: characterization, dramatic structure, appropriation of folkloristic material and Symbolic significant ion. The conclusion, which forms Chapter Five, is a comparative synthesis of the major aspects of style any vision discussed. It also isolates possible tasks for future research
ANALISIS NILAI-NILAI HUMANIS DALAM CERPEN MAJALAH HORISON DENGAN PENDEKATAN PSIKOLOGI SASTRA SEBAGAI BAHAN PEMBELAJARAN APRESIASI SASTRA DI SMA (The Analysis of Humanist Values in Short Stories in Horison Magazine : Literary Psychology Approach as Teaching Material of Literary Appreciation in High School)
No full textPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran tentang (a) perubahan unsur-unsur cerpen, (b) karakter para tokoh dalam cerpen, dan (c) nilai-nilai humanis dalam cerpen sebagai alternatif bahan pembelajaran apresiasi sastra. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis konten dengan pendekatan psikologi sastra. Tahapan penelitian dilakukan dengan studi dokumentasi, yaitu diawali dengan mempelajari teori, lalu mengumpulkan cerpen-cer pen yang monu mental dari ma jalah Hori son, kemudian menganalisisnya, melakukan uji coba, dan menyimpulkan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya perkembangan unsur-unsur cerpen: ditemukan berbagai karakter dalam tokoh cerita serta ditemukan juga nilai-nilai luhur dalam cerpen yang dapat diaplikasikan dalam pembelajaran di kelas. Cerpen-cerpen tersebut dapat dijadikan bahan pembelajaran sastra yang menyenangkan bagi siswa dan berguna bagi kehidupan sehari-hari masyarakat.Abstract:This study is aimed at obtaining the description of (a) the changes in the elements of short stories, (b) a picture of the characters in short story, and (c) a picture of humanist values in short story as an alternative learning materials of literary appreciation. This study uses content analysis to psychology literature approach. The stage of the research is conducted by studying the related theory, collecting short stories from the Horison magazine, and analyzing, conducting trials and error, and making conclusion. The results of research shows that there is the develop- ment of the elements of the short story: finding a variety of characters and great value in the story that can be applied to the teaching-learning process in the classroom as a fun learning materials for students of literature and useful for everyday social life
ANALISIS NILAI-NILAI HUMANIS DALAM CERPEN MAJALAH HORISON DENGAN PENDEKATAN PSIKOLOGI SASTRA SEBAGAI BAHAN PEMBELAJARAN APRESIASI SASTRA DI SMA (The Analysis of Humanist Values in Short Stories in Horison Magazine : Literary Psychology Approach as Teaching Material of Literary Appreciation in High School)
No full textPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran tentang (a) perubahan unsur-unsur cerpen, (b) karakter para tokoh dalam cerpen, dan (c) nilai-nilai humanis dalam cerpen sebagai alternatif bahan pembelajaran apresiasi sastra. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis konten dengan pendekatan psikologi sastra. Tahapan penelitian dilakukan dengan studi dokumentasi, yaitu diawali dengan mempelajari teori, lalu mengumpulkan cerpen-cer pen yang monu mental dari ma jalah Hori son, kemudian menganalisisnya, melakukan uji coba, dan menyimpulkan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya perkembangan unsur-unsur cerpen: ditemukan berbagai karakter dalam tokoh cerita serta ditemukan juga nilai-nilai luhur dalam cerpen yang dapat diaplikasikan dalam pembelajaran di kelas. Cerpen-cerpen tersebut dapat dijadikan bahan pembelajaran sastra yang menyenangkan bagi siswa dan berguna bagi kehidupan sehari-hari masyarakat.Abstract:This study is aimed at obtaining the description of (a) the changes in the elements of short stories, (b) a picture of the characters in short story, and (c) a picture of humanist values in short story as an alternative learning materials of literary appreciation. This study uses content analysis to psychology literature approach. The stage of the research is conducted by studying the related theory, collecting short stories from the Horison magazine, and analyzing, conducting trials and error, and making conclusion. The results of research shows that there is the develop- ment of the elements of the short story: finding a variety of characters and great value in the story that can be applied to the teaching-learning process in the classroom as a fun learning materials for students of literature and useful for everyday social life.</jats:p
Kendala Mahasiswa S1 PGSD UT dalam mempelajari Mata Kuliah Keterampilan Dasar Menulis (PGSD 4303) di kabupaten Majalengka pada Masa Registrasi 2002.2
No full textPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran tentang kendala utama bagi mahsiswa dalam mempelajmi mata kuliah Keterampilan Dasar Menulis melalui indiktor proses belajar mandiri, pelayanan tutor, kejelasan isi modul, dan ketersediaan waktu belajar. Hal ini dilakukan karena nilai akhir semester mahasiswa untuk mata kuliah tersebut masih belum memuaskan. Sampel yang dijadikan objek penelitian adalah selumh mahsiswa S-1 PGSD yang ada di Kabupaten Majalengka. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif analitik. Ada pun teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menjaring persepsi rnahasiswa mclalui kucsioner. Penelitian inimenghasilkan bahwa kurang daari setengahnya (47,60%) mahasiswa masih menghadapi kcndala dalam proses belajar mandiri terutamamasih kurang dalam perencanaan belajaar. Sebagian kecil (13,11%) mahasiswa masih menghadapi kendala dalam menerima pelayanan tutor, terutama pada pelaksanaan diskusi. Sebagian kecil (12,04%) mahasiswa masih menghadapi kendala dalam mempelajari modul terutama pada kejelasansoal-soal latihan dan tes formatif. Lebih dari setengalmya mahasiswa menghadapi kendala yaitu kurangnya waktu belajar yang tersedia. Dari pcnclitian ini dapal ditarik kesimpulan bahwa kendala utama mah;rsiswa S-1 PGSD Kabupaten Majalengka dalam mcmpelaajaari mata kuliah Keterampilan Dasar Menulis (PGSD 4303) adalah proses belajar mandiri khususnya dalam aspek kurangnya perencanaan belajar mandiri serta kurangnya ketersediaan waktu belajar untuk mempelajaaari mata kuliah tersebu
Representations of Family Dynamics in the Plays the Burdens and The Play Black Mamba by John Ruganda.
No full textThe study focused on the representation of family dynamics in John Ruganda's plays The Burdens and Black Mamba. It aimed to examine how family relationships and dynamics are portrayed, investigate the socio-economic factors influencing these dynamics, and assess the impact of family dynamics on the characters' well-being.
The research involved a critical and thorough internalization of the plays, careful reading of relevant literature, and the use of authentic journals and articles, accurately relating them to the topic. A close analysis approach was adopted to systematically analyze information, leading to useful recommendations and conclusions about family dynamics. The Burdens and Black Mamba were the primary research instruments, supplemented by documentary guides. Data was analyzed through descriptive and textual analysis, confirming that family dynamics are represented through various characters in the plays.
The research highlighted the crucial role of family in the lives of individuals in any community. These plays offer valuable insights into the interplay between socio-economic factors, familial relationships, and individual well-being, shedding light on the challenges of family life in the modern world. These findings are discussed in the subsequent chapters of the research report
Violence and memory in John Ruganda's The Burdens and The Floods.
No full textABSTRACT
This research report is an investigation of the theme of violence and the use of
memory in John Ruganda’s two plays: The Floods and The Burdens. This study
examines the representation of a historic period in Uganda’s history as represented in
Ruganda’s two plays. The study focuses on the reign of Idi Amin, Uganda’s former
dictator. It gives a detailed examination of the use of violence by the state as a tool for
achieving and maintaining power. I argue that the totalitarian state uses violence to
assert its power and to eliminate its enemies. I also examine how Ruganda represents
Idi Amin’s regime in The Floods, focusing on various forms of violence and how he
uses the setting of the play, characterization and dialogue to highlight the extent of
violence in the regime. The first chapter gives the background of the study focusing
on the social and political contexts in which the plays were set. The second chapter
deals with violence both by the state and violence in the private space in The Burdens
which deploys the space of the family to critique violence by the state. In this chapter,
I also discuss the politics of dead bodies. Here I argue that the desire of the state to
stay in power does not end at controlling the people while they are alive but that it
includes how dead bodies are (mis) treated. In the final chapter I discuss the role of
memory in the two plays. I argue that in The Burdens, memory is an escape zone
where characters hide from their unpleasant present. In The Floods, I try to show how
memory forms part of the narrative of the play in that characters retell their
experiences for purposes of unfolding ‘facts’ about the regime
MODÉL CIRC (COOPERATIVE INTEGRATED READING AND COMPOSITION) DINA PANGAJARAN NULIS ÉSÉY
No full textSkripsi ini berjudul “Modél CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition) dina Pangajaran Nulis Éséy”. Tujuan penelitiannya adalah mendeskripsikan langkah-langkah modél pembelajaran CIRC dalam pengajaran menulis esai, kesalahan leksikal yang dialami siswa dalam menulis esai sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan model pembelajaran CIRC, serta efektivitas model pembelajaran CIRC dalam pembelajaran menulis esai. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuasi ekperimen dengan pretes and posttest group design dan teknik yang digunakan adalah teknik tes. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMAN 6 Bandung kelas XII IPA 1 yang berjumlah 43 orang sebagai sampel, sedangkan populasi dalam penelitian ini sendiri adalah seluruh siswa kelas XII SMAN 6 Bandung Tahun Ajaran 2012/2013 yang berjumlah 328 orang. Hasilnya yaitu model pembelajaran CIRC bisa diterapkan dalam pembelajaran menulis esai, jumlah kesalahan leksikal yang dialami siswa dalam menulis esai berubah dari 25 kali melakukan kesalahan menjadi 4 (empat) kali saja dan kemampuan menulis esai secara keseluruhan pun meningkat setelah menggunakan modél CIRC dalam pembelajarannya. Adapun menurut hasil penghitungan uji t, terbukti bahwa titung > ttabel, yaitu 6,83 > 3,17. Artinya, hipotesis diterima pada taraf signifikasi 99,5%. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa model pembelajaran CIRC efektif untuk digunakan dalam pembelajaran menulis esai siswa kelas XII IPA 1 SMAN 6 Bandung Tahun Ajaran 2012/2013.
The paper entitled “CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition) Model in Teaching Writing Essay”. The aim of the research is to describe the procedures of CIRC model in teaching writing essay, the students’ lexical errors in writing essay before and after treatment, and the effectiveness of CIRC model in teaching writing essay. The researcher employed quasi experimental method with pretest and posttest group design and used test technique. He conducted the research at SMAN 6 Bandung. He involved XII IPA 1 class which has 43 students as the sample, and the whole 2012/2013 academic year twelfth grade students of SMAN 6 Bandung which has 328 students as the population of the research. The results of the research indicated that CIRC model can be applied in teaching writing essay, the total number of students’ lexical errors in writing essay decreased from 25 times to 4 times, and the students’ capability of writing essay have improved after CIRC model was applied in the learning process. By using t-test calculation, the result indicated that tcritical=6,83 > ttable=3,17 from the level of significance in 99,5%. It means that the hypothesis of the research has been accepted. Therefore, the researcher concluded that CIRC model is an effective model that can applied in teaching writing essay in XII IPA 1; 2012/2013 academic year students of SMAN 6 Bandung
From a Habit to a Husband: Representation of the Intersection between Religion and Masculinities in John Ruganda\u27s Play, The Burdens (1972)
No full textThis paper examines how John Ruganda represents the intersection between religion and masculinities in his play, The Burdens (1972), which imagines an ex-Catholic nun marrying and bringing up a family. It argues that literary texts are an important avenue through which the intersection between religion and gender can be explored, leading to a rich harvest of nuanced insights. Data is collected through a close reading of the play under analysis, within the socio-political context in which it was written and produced, that is, the politically turbulent decade following Uganda\u27s flag independence in 1962, characterised "among others" by events like the abolition of kingdoms by the Prime Minister, Milton Obote, and his ouster in a military coup by his army commander, General Idi Amin, on 25 January, 1971. The analysis of the text is guided by insights drawn from selected scholars of masculinities featured in Helen Nabasuta Mugambi and Tuzyline Jita Allanâ\u27s edited volume, entitled Masculinities in African and Cultural Texts (2010)
The Forms and Causes of Domestic Violence as Depicted in The Burdens and Black Mamba by John Ruganda
No full textThis paper examines the forms and causes of domestic violence in John Ruganda’s The Burdens (1972) and Black Mamba (1973). It is set to bring out how domestic violence affects characters in the plays and as well as people in society since it is a prevalent act in the universe. This paper establishes that domestic violence occurs in many forms, including physical aggression or assault (hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, restraining, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, trespassing, harassment) or threats thereof; sexual abuse, emotional abuse, controlling or domineering, intimidation, stalking, passive covert abuse (neglect), and economic deprivation. John Ruganda’s The Burdens expresses most forms of violence but physical assault stands out. The second issue is to establish the causes of domestic violence as explored in the two plays by John Ruganda. This paper has discovered that the bit of culture that accentuates domestic violence is inheritance. Black Mamba has a twist as far as the economic factors play a role in the cause of domestic violence. Economic factors are found to play a significant role in the causes of domestic violence. These factors include women’s economic dependence on men, limited access to cash and credit, discriminatory laws regarding inheritance, property rights, use of communal lands and maintenance after divorce or widowhood, limited access to employment in formal and informal sectors, and limited access to education and training for women. The legal causes include lesser legal status of women either by written law or by practice, inheritance, the legal definition of rape and domestic abuse, low level of legal literacy among women, and insensitive treatment of women and girls
