Exploration of Aesthetic and Cultural Education for University Students in the New Era from the Perspective of Cultural Confidence

Abstract

University students are at a critical stage of establishing their value systems, and the development of cultural confidence is crucial for guiding their future societal values. However, enhancing aesthetic and cultural education cannot be achieved in the short term. It requires a foundation based on national spirit and traditional Chinese culture, focusing on the core development of students to effectively elevate their aesthetic and cultural levels in the context of the new era. This study explores how aesthetic education can improve university students' cultural literacy, cultivate their aesthetic abilities, and foster national pride from the perspective of cultural confidence. Combining the characteristics of the new era, the discussion spans various aspects such as curriculum content, teaching methods, practical teaching, and cross-cultural communication, providing guiding suggestions for the aesthetic and cultural education of university students in the new era.