Ukraine 10th Grade Curriculum - Ukrainian Literature (Standard Level)

This curriculum outlines the Ukrainian Literature course of study for 10th grade students at the standard level. It encompasses a total of 70 hours of instruction, with 2 hours allocated per week. The curriculum emphasizes textual analysis (57 hours), speech development (4 hours), and home reading (2 hours), with a reserve of 7 hours.

Introduction: Realistic Ukrainian Prose

This section explores Ukrainian literature of the second half of the 19th century within its societal, cultural, and artistic context. It covers the new stage of the national liberation movement, the cultural and educational activities of "societies," periodicals, and the development of realism, naturalism, and late romanticism. Poetry and drama of the time are also examined, with a focus on the characteristics of realistic prose.

• Ivan Nechuy-Levitsky's "Kaydasheva Semya" ("The Kaydashev Family"): This social and domestic narrative-chronicle explores the timeless problem of parents and children. The curriculum highlights the realism of the work, its colorful characters, Ukrainian mentality, humanistic traditions, and the affirmation of national ethics through comedy.
• Panas Mirnyi's (P. Rudchenko) "Khiba revut voly yak yasla povni" ("Do Oxen Low when Mangers are Full?"): This section focuses on the first four parts of this socio-psychological novel, co-authored with I. Bylyk. The curriculum emphasizes the breadth of representation of people's lives, the character arc of Nichipor Varenichenko, women's images, and the assertion of people's views on human health.
• "The Theatre of Coryphaei": This section covers the development of drama, including social and historical dramas and comedies. It traces the evolution from amateur circles to professional "coryphaei theatre," highlighting the contributions of M. Staritsky, M. Kropivnitsky, Panas Myrny, and the Tobilevich family. The popularity of the "coryphaei theatre" in Ukraine and abroad is also discussed, along with the legacy of Maria Zankovetska.
• Ivan Karpenko-Kary's (I. Tobilevich) "Martyn Borulya": This comedy explores the myth of nobility as a better life and the substitution of personal moral values with class. The psychological complexity of Martyn Borulya's character is a key focus.
• Ivan Franko: This section covers Franko's works, including "Hymn" ("Instead of the Prologue"), "Sykstynska Madonna" ("Sistine Madonna"), "Oi ty, divchun, z goriha zernya" ("Oh you, girl, from the grain nut"), "Chogo yavliyaeshsia meni..." ("Why are you appearing to me..."), "Legenda pro vichne zhyttia" ("Legend of Eternal Life"), "Moisey" ("Moses"), and "Soychyne krylo" ("Jay wing"). The curriculum explores Franko's versatility as a writer, scholar, and public figure, and the significance of his work for Ukrainian literature and national consciousness. His poetry collections "Z vershyn ta nyzyzn" ("From the Peaks and the Lowlands") and "Ziv’yale lystia" ("Withered Leaves") are examined, along with his philosophical poetry and prose. The poem "Moisey" ("Moses") and the novella "Soychyne krylo" ("Jay wing") are also highlighted.

Modern Ukrainian Prose

This section explores personal factors in the outlook of man at the turn of the century, the strengthening of connections with European culture, and active processes of the nation. It focuses on the main features of Ukrainian prose modernism, highlighting the works of Olha Kobylyanska, Mykhailo Kotsyubinsky, Vasyl Stefanik, and Volodymyr Vynnychenko.

• Mykhailo Kotsyubinsky: This section covers Kotsyubinsky's life and work, focusing on his humanism and the evolution of his artistic consciousness from educational orientations and realism to modernism. The psychological novel "Intermezzo" and the novel "Tini zabutykh predkiv" ("Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors") are key texts.
• Olha Kobylyanska: This section examines Kobylyanska's life and work, the formation of her worldview, and her role as an example of early Ukrainian modernism. The short stories "Impromtu phantasie" and "Valse melancolique" are highlighted.
• Vasyl Stefanik: This section focuses on Stefanik's innovation and his psychological exploration of emigration in "Kaminnyi Khrest" ("The Stone Cross").
• Volodymyr Vynnychenko: This section covers Vynnychenko's life, work, and social and political activities. The short story "The Moment" and the science fiction novel "Sonyachna machina" ("Solar Machine") are discussed.

The Figurative Word of Poetic Modernism

This section examines the almanac "Z nad khmar ta dolyn" ("Above the clouds and out of the valleys"), the grouping "Moloda Muza" ("The Young Muse"), and their connection with foreign literature and "new" drama at the turn of the century.

• Lesya Ukrainka (Larysa Kosach): This section covers Ukrainka's life and work, including her dramatic legacy and the influence of family, cultural environment, and self-education on her worldview. Key texts include "Contra spem spero!", "Slovo, chomu ty ne tverdaya krytsua..." ("Word, why aren't you hard steel..."), "Mriye, ne zrad" ("Dream, don't betray"), "Stoyala ya i sluhala vesnu..." ("I stood and listened to the spring..."), and "Lisova pisnyia" ("The Forest Song").
• Mykola Voronyi: This section examines Voronyi's role as an ideologist of the modernization of Ukrainian literature and his work as a declaration of symbolism. Key texts include "Blakytna Panna" ("The Blue Maiden") and "Infanta" ("The Infanta").
• Oleksandr Oles (O. Kandyba): This section covers Oles' life and work, focusing on neo-romantic and symbolist tendencies. Key texts include "Z zhurboyu radist obnyalas..." ("Joy is embraced with sadness..."), "Chary nochi" ("The Magic of Night"), "slovo ridne! Orle skutyi!.." ("O word native! The eagle is chained...!"), and "Po dorozi v kazku" ("On the road to a fairy tale").

Literature of the Native Land

This section explores the works of artists from the home region, tailored to the interests of 10th-grade students.

Generalization and Systematization of Study Materials

This section involves discussions about the studied works, focusing on their artistic features and innovation within their respective time periods. It encourages sharing opinions about works that were significant for their time and remain relevant today.