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Cultural Identity and Art Education: A Study of the Role of Art College Counselors in a Multicultural Context

Author(s)

Shuai Shan

Affiliation(s)

Qingdao Film Academy, Qingdao, Shandong, China

Abstract

This dissertation explores the roles and functions of art college counselors in supporting students' cultural identity development in a multicultural context. With the acceleration of globalization and the increasing prominence of cultural diversity in art education, the relationship between students' cultural identity and artistic creation has become more complex. Through literature review and qualitative research, this paper analyzes how counselors can help students balance their personal cultural identity and artistic expression in a multicultural environment, and explores the strategies and practices of counselors in coping with cultural conflicts and supporting students' cross-cultural adaptation. The study shows that tutors help students integrate their personal cultural backgrounds into their artistic creations through cultural sensitivity, cross-cultural communication activities and personalized tutoring to promote their creativity and growth in a multicultural context. The dissertation makes recommendations to strengthen counselors' intercultural training and enrich educational resources to further support art college students' cultural identity development and intercultural creativity.

Keywords

Cultural Identity; Multiculturalism; Arts Education; Counselor Role; Intercultural Adaptation, Artistic Creation; Cultural Support

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