History of the Ukrainian language 3222-30HJ5K-N

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the history of the Ukrainian language, its origins, and its place among other Slavic languages. Students will become familiar with the periodization of the history of Ukrainian literature (the period of Kyivan Rus'; the post-Mongol period; Old Ukrainian in the 17th and 18th centuries; the emergence and development of a new Ukrainian literary language, with particular emphasis on the development of literature in Galicia and the lands of Eastern Ukraine in the context of the national and cultural revival in the 19th century; the formation and codification of the Ukrainian language in the 20th century). Students are also introduced to the most important issues related to the origins and development of the phonetic system of the Ukrainian language. The course prepares students for diachronic research in Ukrainian linguistics.

Estimated total number of hours required to achieve the defined learning outcomes: 60 hours (2 ECTS)

Organized hours: 2 hours per week x 1 semester = 30 hours
student's independent work: ongoing preparation for classes – approximately 15 hours; preparation for the exam – approximately 15 hours.

Course coordinators

Irena Mytnik

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Knowledge of Ukrainian at a level of at least B2.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student
knows and understands at an advanced level:
- the terminology and research methodology in the field of Ukrainian diachronic linguistics K1_W01
- the connections between linguistic research and its connections with other scientific disciplines K1_W03
- the complex nature of language and its historical variability K1_W04;

is able to:
- search for, critically analyze, evaluate, select, and use information regarding the history of the Ukrainian language K1_U01
- formulate and solve a research task in the field of Ukrainian linguistics K1_U05
- communicate with others using philological terminology K1_U08;

is ready to:
- critically evaluate their knowledge and the content they receive K1_K01.

Assessment criteria

Admission requirements for the final written exam:
- class attendance
- ongoing preparation for classes, including individual or group presentations on selected topics in the history of the Ukrainian language; completion of grammar exercises.

Course credit is based on a written exam covering the content covered in class and the basic literature (100%). This test, in the form of open-ended and closed-ended questions, assesses acquired knowledge on the history of the development of the Ukrainian literary language and the most important issues related to the development of the Ukrainian phonetic system.

Grading scale:
99% - 100% 5! (very good grade with an exclamation mark)
96% - 98% - 5 (very good grade)
87% - 95% - 4+ (good plus grade)
78% - 86% - 4 (good grade)
69% - 77% - 3+ (satisfactory plus grade)
60% - 68% - 3 (satisfactory grade)

Students are allowed two unexcused absences; each subsequent absence requires an excuse. The instructor decides whether an absence is recognized. The form of credit for classes from which the student was absent is determined by the instructor. Exceeding 50% of the class's total number of excused and unexcused absences may constitute grounds for failing the course.

Students have the right to take the exam in the retake session using the same format as in the regular session, provided they are admitted to the exam.

Bibliography

Basic literature
В. Русанівський, Історія української літературної мови, Київ 2001.
Ю. Шевельов, Внесок Галичини у формування української літературної мови, Львів 1996.

Supporting literature
I. Huk, Z problematyki kształtowania się języka ukraińskiego w 1 pol. XIX w. W Galicji: wojna o alfabet, „Warszawskie Zeszyty Ukrainoznawcze”, t. 11-12, Warszawa 2001, s. 404-414.
I. Huk, Iwan Mohylnicki o języku ukraińskim, "Warszawskie Zeszyty Ukrainoznawcze", t. 15-16, Warszawa 2003, s. 459-464.
Л. Коломієць, А. Майборода, Історична граматика української мови: збірник вправ , Киів 1988.
Г. Наєнко, Курс лекцій з історії української мови, Киів 2002.
Ю. Шевельов, Історична фонологія української мови, Харків 2002.

Dictionaries
I. Срезневский, Словарь древнерусского язика, т. І-ІІІ, Москва 1989.
Словник староукраїнської мови ХІУ-ХУ ст., т. 1-2, Київ 1977-1978.
Словник української мови ХУІ-ХУІІ ст., т. 1-18, Львів 1994-2022.
Ю. Тимченко, Матеріали до словника писемної та книжної української мови ХV–ХVІІІ ст., підготували В. Німчук та Г. Лиса, кн. 1–2, Київ – Нью-Йорк 2002–2003.

Notes

Term 2026Z:

If it is not possible to conduct classes in person, classes will be held using distance communication tools recommended by the University of Warsaw (Google Meet).