Umma The Journal of Contemporary Literature and Creative Art最新文献

Umma The Journal of Contemporary Literature and Creative Art Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.56279/ummaj.v10i1.3

Edwin Mwakibete

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Information Adequacy and the Marketability of Local Video-films in Tanzania 坦尚尼亚地方影片的资讯充分性与适销性

Umma The Journal of Contemporary Literature and Creative Art Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.56279/ummaj.v10i1.5

Edgar Ngelela

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Efficacy of Dance in Tanzanian Films: A Quest for the Intentional and Desired Effect in Local Productions 舞蹈在坦桑尼亚电影中的功效:对当地制作中有意和期望效果的探索

Umma The Journal of Contemporary Literature and Creative Art Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.56279/ummaj.v10i1.2

Deograsia Ndunguru

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A Counter Reading of Globalised Children’s Literature in Mollel’s Books 莫勒作品中儿童文学全球化的反读

Umma The Journal of Contemporary Literature and Creative Art Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.56279/ummaj.v10i1.4

Mpale Silkiluwasha

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The Expectations and Development of Trans-musical and Bi-temporal Competence for Musician-teachers: An Autoethnographic Perspective 音乐教师跨音乐双时间能力的期望与发展:自我民族志视角

Umma The Journal of Contemporary Literature and Creative Art Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.56279/ummaj.v10i1.1

Kedmon Mapana, Barbara Lundquist

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Tattooing as a Popular Form of Body Art in Ascendancy among Urban Youths in Tanzania 纹身作为一种流行的身体艺术形式在坦桑尼亚的城市青年中占据优势地位

Umma The Journal of Contemporary Literature and Creative Art Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.56279/ummaj.v10i1.7

Erick Mgema

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Family, Procreation, and Continuity in Two Selected Nigerian Novels 两部尼日利亚小说选集中的家庭、生育和连续性

Umma The Journal of Contemporary Literature and Creative Art Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.56279/ummaj.v10i1.6

Happiness Msilikale

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