The contribution of characters in folktales to the cognitive development of the Lango children in the Northern part of Uganda.

Abstract

This study majorly bases on the study of the contribution of folktales to the cognitive development of the children in Lango sub region in northern Uganda. Owing to this study is based on the realization that so many studies go hand in hand with the traditional domain on the values and purpose of the study of folktales which revolves around encouraging good morals and hard work and courage among the cultural community. This aspect however cut across all folktales in all cultures in Uganda though in this study it is specifically for the Lango