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Dissertations and Master of Arts in Carnival Studies (MACS) Theses

Last Name

First Name

Academic Year

Programme

Thesis Title

Ottley

Rudolph

2015

PhD- Doctor of Philosophy in Carnival Studies

Women in Calypso: From Chanterelle to Calypsonian- An historical perspective from 1838-2012

Gooptar

Primnath

2012

PhD- Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural Studies

The impact of Indian movies on East Indian identity in Trinidad: 1935-2010

Balkaransingh

Satnarine

2010

PhD-Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural Studies

Trinidad space speaking through Indo-Trinidadian Rituals and Festivals: 1990-2009

Albino-De Coteau

Merle

2011/2012

MACS

Calypso can be used as an effective tool for teaching English language to Creole speaking Secondary school students

Clark-Hoyte

Maria?

2011/2012

MACS

To explore Calypso Rose as a woman pioneer in the Calypso arena

Edwards

Ralph

2011/2012

MACS

A brief analysis of "Pan from the West was the Best" Brother Valentino (2006)

Joseph

Eugene

2011/2012

MACS

Carnival dance and movement through the lens of Rudolph Laban

Layne

Glenda-Rose

2011/2012

MACS

"Mas, Masking and Masquerade"- The rituals in traditional Mas

Masimba

Lutalo

2011/2012

MACS

"Power of the drum"

Singh

Nirmala

2011/2012

MACS

Experimenting with Rapso music to motivate students in a rural denominational kabir panth/Hindu school in Trinidad

Solomon- Cole

Sandra

2011/2012

MACS

The life and times of John Cupid;his contributions to culture in Trinidad and Tobago: A preliminary survey

Stafford

Gillian

2011/2012

MACS

Career education and Carnival using technology in Trinidad and Tobago: An investigation into the festival of Carnival's feasibility as a teaching tool for career guidance officers, via the delivery mode of technology in Primary Schools in St. George East? Education? district

Sullivan

Nestor

2011/2012

MACS

The Steelband Movement in Trinidad and Tobago:Fundamentals for its further development

Thompson

Charlene

2011/2012

MACS

The School Mas camp as a management tool for students

Valentine

Nadene

2011/2012

MACS

The revival of a cultural art form; with special reference to "The traditional Carnival characters" in Trinidad and Tobago

Fitzpatrick

Annette

2011/2012

MACS

The Carnival Mentality

Emamali

Sayeed

2012/2013

MACS

The Carnival Festivity: Implications for Business and growth and economic growth

Jerry

Valentine

2012/2013

MACS

The teaching of Wire Bending Skills

Johnson

Keri

2012/2013

MACS

An inquiry into the relevance of the Bachelor of Arts in Carnival Studies at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus

Lynch-Griffith

Emelda

2012/2013

MACS

The dance of the Traditional Masqueraders in this age of Modernity

Phillips

Jameelah

2012/2013

MACS

Women in Soca: From Calypso Rose to Sass

Taylor

Abby

2012/2013

MACS

An examination of the concept of female marginalization with regards to early female Calypsonians in Trinidad's Calypso industry between 1930-1978: Social perception or reality?

Telfer

Peter

2012/2013

MACS

Drumbilical Chords': The contribution to-Mas-Mass-Impasse-a Caribbean Drum Journey;..DRUMP4JOY'

Juteram

Dolores

2012/2013

MACS

The life and times of Hugh Borde - A Steelband Pioneer

Procope-Garcia

Anne

2012/2013

MACS

The Contribution of Designers and Craftsmen to the Carnival of Trinidad and Tobago: The Productions and Innovations of Geraldo Viera

Whiskey

Damien

2012/2013

MACS

The Contribution of Mr. Hugh Borde to the Steelband Movement.

Raymond

Martin

2013/2014

MACS

The Development of Sound Systems in Carnival

Moses

Andre

2013/2014

MACS

The Panorama Festival: Music Education in Trinidad & Tobago

Best

Alexandria

2013/2014

MACS

The Marketing of Soca Music Overseas

Alfred Guy-James

Paulette

2013/2014

MACS

Design Features in the Caribbean

Quash

Liselle

2013/2014

MACS

Behind the S.M.U.T.: Sparrow’s Music Ultimately Teaches

Pagliardi

Matteo

2013/2014

MACS

The Role of Drums and the Development of the Drum-set in the Carnival of Trinidad & Tobago

Castillo

Teisha

2013/2014

MACS

A Handbook for Teachers of Carnival Studies in the Primary School

Joseph

Makesi

2014/2015

MACS

Contract players: The impact on Steelbands that participate in Panorama

Jules

Murchison

2014/2015

MACS

The Rise of the Single Pan Bands

Kanor-Doublier

Lisa-Ann

2014/2015

MACS

A narrative of the life of Mas designer, producer and bandleader-Stephen Derek

Kerr

Carlston

2014/2015

MACS

The Impact of (Calypsonian) SuperBlue on Calypso music in Trinidad and Tobago.?  

Manmohan

Maarten

2014/2015

MACS

Kaisometrics: The influence of the Electric Guitar on Calypso and Soca music in Trinidad Carnival, 1960-1980

Phillip

Dawad

2014/2015

MACS

Going down San Fernando: What can we learn from the Carnival masters; the Golden Years: 1959-1969

Pollard

Lamar

2014/2015

MACS

Conservation of Mas: An examination pf Cultural Policy and the Street Masquerade in the Trinidad Carnival from 2000-2014

Rampersad

Savitri

2014/2015

MACS

Steelpan Theraphy: Examining the suitability of the SteelPan

Simmonds

Donna

2014/2015

MACS

The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago from 2000 to present

Simon

Meguella

2014/2015

MACS

The business of Calypso: An analysis of the financial management practices applied at the Kaiso Showcase Calypso Tent, a calypso tent in Trinidad and Tobago

Sinnette

Claudette

2014/2015

MACS

Calypso and the language of Patois

Thompson

Vernon

2014/2015

MACS

Creative Industries of Trinidad and Tobago: The role and impact of Carnival

Toussaint

Lennox

2014/2015

MACS

What was responsible for the Birth, Development, Successes and Closure of CALYPSO SPEKTAKULA?

Breedy ???????????

Gregor

2014/2015

MACS

Traditional Dances in the Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival: How low can we go?

Beach

Aneshia

2014/2015

MACS

The Future of Kiddies Carnival

Halfhide

Maurice

2014/2015

MACS

Interrogating the Popular Mas: Considering elements in a wider cultural context

Browne

Simon

2014/2015

MACS

Instrumentation and Musical Elements in Early Trinidad Calypso 1912-1934

Dick

Gilliyne

2014/2015

MACS

An Investigation of Cartharsis as an agency of Trinidad’s Carnival Celebrations

Phillip

Caroline

2014/2015

MACS

Rum in the Culture of Trinidad and Tobago: The Ban on “Rum Song” in Chutney-Soca Competitions

Jacob

Stephen

2015/2016

MACS

Carnival Arts Education

Khan

Katrina

2015/2016

MACS

Indigenous Music Therapy

Peterkin

Khisha

2015/2016

MACS

The Significance of the Queen's Savannah to the Parade of Bands

Whiskey

Knolly

2015/2016

MACS

“Lighting Design at the Queens Park Savannah 1975-2015”

Stewart

Alana

2015/2016

MACS

To what extent does the crime situation in the ‘Laventille Community’ impact on the Carnival events of the Steelband and its supportive members?

Baptiste

Kenneth

2015/2016

MACS

The Musical Works of ‘Frankie Francis’ and the Impact on Calypso Arrangements.

Dumas

Sonja-Jeanne

2015/2016

MACS

“The Hip as a Weapon: Negotiating Power and Identity in the Trinidad and Tobago Wine ? A Second Look.”

Wellington

Teesha

2015/2016

MACS

The Influence of the ‘1970’s Black Power Movement’ on Calypso Music

Phillip

Damion

2016/2017

MACS

The Influence of The Spiritual/ Shouter Baptist On Calypso and Soca.

Regis

Cevel

2016/2017

MACS

A Look at the Grenadian Calypsonian’s Contribution to the Development of the Trinidad Calypso Artform, from 1950 -1980.

Forde

Karian

2016/2017

MACS

3 Canal’s Role in Anthropological Activism through Rapso Music and Carnival

Imamshah

Robin

2016/2017

MACS

The Development and Architecture of the South Caribbean Sound.

Mc Donald

Wayne

2016/2017

MACS

Is the Calypso Artform more than entertainment?
Themes of Empowerment and Collective Memory. (Academic Year 2017/2018 ? Term III)

Felix

Lesedi

2016/2017

MACS

The positive effects of Junior Panorama Competition on the behavior of Primary School Children in Trinidad and Tobago.

Sanchez

Jenelle

2016/2017

MACS

The Drama Curriculum in Secondary Schools of Trinidad and Tobago: The Carnival Elements.

James

Shanice

2016/2017

MACS

The Role of the Point Fortin Community in the Success of its Calypsonians and Soca Artistes: 1968-2013

Stewart

Alana

2016/2017

MACS

"The Steelpan as a Weapon against the incidence of Crime and Violence in the Laventille area."

Ochoa

Jevan

2016/2017

MACS

Pelham Goddard Contributed to Calypso, Soca and Steelband Music of Trinidad and Tobago

Turnbull

Kerwyn

2016/2017

MACS

Documentation of National Calypso Icons: using Anthony Hendrickson ‘All Rounder’ as a case study.

Garcia

Ayana

2016/2017

MACS

Silver Stars: The Travails of a Family Steelband

? Dopwell-Gomez

Natalia

2016/2017

MACS

The Vocal Technique of Calypso Singing

Alleyne

Cindy

2016/2017

MACS

A Narrative Perspective on the contribution of the National Joint Action Committee towards Carnival Arts

Parks-Bruce

Cynthia

2016/2017

MACS

Women Playing Mas: Catharsis or not?

Bolden

Geoffrey
Anderson

2016/2017

MACS

Following Footsteps. Sokah to Soca: Walking the Path from Ras Shorty I to Nailah Blackman

Henry

Michelle

2016/2017

MACS

A Case Study: The decline of patrons to the Calypso Tents in Trinidad and Tobago during the period 1992 ? 1997 and 2012 ? 2017. The direction of the type of Calypsoes composed and sung during this period at the chosen Tents.

Sylvester-Guiseppi

Karla

2016/2017

MACS

?The Importance of Rituals in a Calypsonian's Performance

Ransome

Morisha

2016/2017

MACS

The Influence of Spiritual Baptist and Orisha on Calypso and Calypsonians

Holder

Niambi

2016/2017

MACS

Rapso: Music or Poetry?

Matas

Keisha

2016/2017

MACS

From Outsider to Participant: The Emergence of the East Indian Masquerader in the Modern Carnival in Trinidad

Singh

Nadhanie

2016/2017

MACS

Exploring The Lived Experience Of Chutney-Soca Cross Over Bands In Trinidad Carnival

Massiah

Guy

2016/2017

MACS

Carnival Education

Newton-Williams

Georgia

2016/2017

MACS

?The Steelpan and Education in the Primary School

Baptiste

Marcus

2016/2017

MACS

The Life and Accomplishments of ‘The Scrunter’: Artist in the Calypso Music of Trinidad and Tobago. A Narrative.

Collier

Cyril

2016/2017

PhD- Doctor of Philosophy in Carnival Studies

Behind The Mask: A Phenomenological Enquiry into the Meanings, Practices and Socio-political Relations of the Dimanche Gras from 1999 to 2015 in Trinidad and Tobago