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Cultural Module Architect Skill
Create or review cultural modules using the appropriate level-specific template.
When to Use This Skill
- •Creating B1 cultural modules (M71-80): Regions, Music, Cinema, Technology
- •Creating C1 cultural modules: Folk culture, sociolinguistics
- •Working with authentic Ukrainian materials
- •Ensuring cultural accuracy and regional balance
Template Locations
| Level | Template | Modules |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | docs/l2-uk-en/templates/b1-cultural-module-template.md | M71-80 |
| C1 | docs/l2-uk-en/templates/c1-folk-culture-module-template.md | Various |
CRITICAL: Read the template BEFORE creating a module.
Language Quality: Use grammar-check Skill
All Ukrainian text MUST be validated using the grammar-check skill (Ukrainian Grammar Validator).
Detects: Russianisms, surzhyk, calques, agreement/case errors.
Trusted dictionaries: Словник.UA, Словарь Грінченка, Антоненко-Давидович "Як ми говоримо"
NOT Trusted: Google Translate, Russian-Ukrainian dictionaries
Cultural Module Characteristics
| Aspect | Grammar/Vocab Module | Cultural Module |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Language structure | Cultural content |
| Content | Constructed examples | Authentic materials |
| Reading | Short examples | Extended passages (3+) |
| Activities | All types | Comprehension emphasis |
| Resources | Optional | MANDATORY |
Core Principles
1. Contemporary Focus
Focus on modern Ukraine (post-1991, especially 2014-present):
- •Eurovision victories
- •IT sector achievements
- •Contemporary artists and filmmakers
- •Current cultural movements
2. Regional Balance
Include all regions of Ukraine:
- •West (Lviv, Zakarpattia)
- •East (Kharkiv, Donetsk)
- •South (Odesa, Kherson)
- •Center (Kyiv, Poltava)
3. Authentic Materials
Use real Ukrainian sources:
- •Wikipedia (Ukrainian)
- •News articles
- •Cultural commentary
- •Blogs and interviews
4. No Stereotypes
Avoid:
- •"All Ukrainians love borscht"
- •Oversimplified national character
- •Soviet-era framing
Do:
- •Show diversity and complexity
- •Name real people and achievements
- •Present multiple perspectives
Activity Priorities
| Priority | Activity Types | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | quiz (10+) | Reading comprehension |
| HIGH | true-false (10+) | Fact verification |
| HIGH | match-up (12+) | People/places/terms |
| HIGH | cloze (14+) | Extended passage |
| MEDIUM | group-sort (16+) | Categorization |
| MEDIUM | select (8+) | Multiple correct |
| LOW | unjumble, translate | Production |
CRITICAL: Language Testing, Not Content Recall
<critical>The Golden Rule: "Can the learner answer this without reading the Ukrainian text?"
- •If YES → Rewrite (tests cultural knowledge)
- •If NO → Keep (tests Ukrainian comprehension)
Activity Requirements (10-12 total for C1 Folk/Arts)
| Activity Type | Count | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| quiz | 4-5 | MUST start with "Згідно з текстом..." |
| fill-in/cloze | 3-4 | Test collocations from cultural vocabulary |
| error-correction | 2-3 | Fix GRAMMAR errors, NOT factual inaccuracies |
| match-up | 1-2 | Ukrainian term ↔ Ukrainian definition |
Forbidden Patterns
❌ "У якому році [event]?"
❌ "Хто створив [work]?"
❌ "Де розташований [place]?"
Required Patterns
✅ "Згідно з текстом, як автор характеризує..."
✅ "У тексті модуля автор підкреслює..."
✅ "Які особливості автор виділяє..."
Quick Checklist
Before submitting a cultural module:
- • Template read? — Level-specific template consulted
- • Word count: 1500+ words
- • Reading passages: 3+ authentic texts (200-300 words each)
- • Comprehension questions: 3-5 per passage
- • Resources section: 5+ links to authentic Ukrainian materials
- • Cultural accuracy: All facts verified
- • Contemporary focus: Post-2014 Ukraine prominent
- • Regional balance: No region ignored
- • No stereotypes: Diverse, nuanced presentation
- • Activities: 12+ with comprehension emphasis
- • Vocabulary: 25+ items thematically organized
- • Immersion: 90-100% Ukrainian
Common Cultural Module Mistakes
- •Grammar-heavy approach — Cultural modules focus on content, not grammar rules
- •Only constructed texts — Use adapted authentic materials
- •Missing Resources section — MANDATORY for cultural modules
- •Regional bias — Don't focus only on Kyiv/Lviv
- •Outdated content — Show contemporary Ukraine, not just history
- •Soviet framing — Use Ukrainian perspective, not imperial lens
Validation
.venv/bin/python scripts/audit_module.py curriculum/l2-uk-en/{level}/{module-file}.md
Related Documents
- •
claude_extensions/quick-ref/{level}.md— Level constraints - •
curriculum/l2-uk-en/plans/{level}/{slug}.yaml— Module plans - •
docs/l2-uk-en/MODULE-RICHNESS-GUIDELINES-v2.md— Quality standards