CURRICULUM SUPPLEMENT IN SERBIAN LITERATURE STUDIES

Abstract

Serbian Language and Literature are included in the curricula ranging from elementary schools up to college level. The language and culture reflect the spirit of peoples. The curricula which regulate the topics and the scope of Serbian Literature Studies are of a great significance for educating the youth. Hence, it is important that Serbian Literature curricula be supplemented with the contents not included so far, with the result of establishing continuity and grasping the being of Serbian literature, especially that of 19th century. Tekelijanum, the venue of Serbian intelligentsia, where student communities were formed and journals established, is not present in the curricula. Ujedinjena omladina srpska, which gathered around Serbian people older than 18, in all of the regions, no matter the location, is not presented in its fullest potential. The development of Children’s Literature, starting from dr. Đorđe Natošević, the founder, to Zmaj, Stevan B. Popović and Milan Šević, is not represented in its continuity. The interrelations among the writers and cultural establishment: Sima Matavulj, Laza Kostić, Svetozar Marković, Jovan Jovanović Zmaj, Stevan V. Popović, Jovan Grčić, Kosta Ruvarac and Mita Popović, are not mentioned in the context of their joint efforts to promote Serbian literature. Serbian benefactors who helped the development of Serbian education and culture in 19th century have been ignored. Serbian calendars have not been given due attention. The paper seeks to highlight the need for curricula to be enriched with novel contents significant for establishing continual development of Serbian Literature Studies.