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cultural-module-architect

在创建或审核文化模块(B1–C1)时使用本技能。提供关于真实素材、区域平衡、当代焦点,以及阅读理解活动的指导建议。务必先通读模板内容。

SKILL.md
--- frontmatter
name: cultural-module-architect
description: Use this skill when creating or reviewing cultural modules (B1-C1). Provides guidance on authentic materials, regional balance, contemporary focus, and reading comprehension activities. Always read the template first.
allowed-tools: Read, Glob, Grep, Edit, Write, Bash

PERSONA: Embody the Ukrainian linguist & historian. See claude_extensions/skills/_shared/persona.md

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

LevelTemplateModules
B1docs/l2-uk-en/templates/b1-cultural-module-template.mdM71-80
C1docs/l2-uk-en/templates/c1-folk-culture-module-template.mdVarious

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

AspectGrammar/Vocab ModuleCultural Module
FocusLanguage structureCultural content
ContentConstructed examplesAuthentic materials
ReadingShort examplesExtended passages (3+)
ActivitiesAll typesComprehension emphasis
ResourcesOptionalMANDATORY

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

PriorityActivity TypesPurpose
HIGHquiz (10+)Reading comprehension
HIGHtrue-false (10+)Fact verification
HIGHmatch-up (12+)People/places/terms
HIGHcloze (14+)Extended passage
MEDIUMgroup-sort (16+)Categorization
MEDIUMselect (8+)Multiple correct
LOWunjumble, translateProduction

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)
</critical>

Activity Requirements (10-12 total for C1 Folk/Arts)

Activity TypeCountKey Requirement
quiz4-5MUST start with "Згідно з текстом..."
fill-in/cloze3-4Test collocations from cultural vocabulary
error-correction2-3Fix GRAMMAR errors, NOT factual inaccuracies
match-up1-2Ukrainian 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

  1. Grammar-heavy approach — Cultural modules focus on content, not grammar rules
  2. Only constructed texts — Use adapted authentic materials
  3. Missing Resources section — MANDATORY for cultural modules
  4. Regional bias — Don't focus only on Kyiv/Lviv
  5. Outdated content — Show contemporary Ukraine, not just history
  6. Soviet framing — Use Ukrainian perspective, not imperial lens

Validation

bash
.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