Ugandan Children's Literature and Its Implications for Cultural and Global Learning in TEFL

This academic study makes a significant contribution to TEFL research by examining how German ninth-grade students engage with Ugandan children's fiction, expanding the literary canon beyond traditional Western texts. The research provides empirical insights into students' mental processes during cultural and global learning experiences, connecting classroom practice with literary didactics in meaningful ways. Through its focus on underrepresented Ugandan literature, the work challenges conventional TEFL approaches and offers fresh perspectives on cross-cultural education.

What distinguishes this research is its dual focus on both theoretical framework and practical classroom application, bridging the gap between academic discourse and real-world teaching scenarios. The study will particularly benefit TEFL educators, curriculum developers, and researchers seeking to diversify their literary selections and understand how students process culturally unfamiliar texts. By documenting actual student responses to African children's literature, this work provides valuable data for reimagining global literary education in language learning contexts.