The author of the article analyzes the concept and primary factors of personality aesthetic culture development in the context of higher education in England. The scholars' works and pedagogical advanced experience of the country nowadays pay special attention to forming personal creativity and self-realization of modern specialists. They are…

This article features Paul Robeson Cultural Center (PRCC) at Pennsylvania State University, which uses a model of cultural education and engagement to design and deliver programs and services committed to enhancing the university's cultural climate. This article shares a cultural programming framework that was used to steward change and growth in…

The first workers' institute in Finland was founded to awaken and maintain interest in knowledge and education as well as patriotic and national spirit in the minds of citizens in general and the numerous worker population in particular. (Author/GB)

The incoherences and the ambiguities of Africa's educational system in which, especially at its higher level, a real African life does not exist result from institutions aimed more at transplanting a European pattern (or an American pattern) rather than implanting the university in the life of African countries and adjusting to African needs. The…

Describes the cultural arts program at Hawthorne Elementary School, DeKalb County, Georgia. The three year old program is still growing and expanding the art awareness of its participants. (GB)

The Augusta Heritage Center of Davis and Elkins College (West Virginia) was established in 1973 as a community-sponsored workshop program and has continued since 1980 as a college affiliated, nonprofit organization. Rooted in local traditions, the center supports folk-related activities and sponsors in-state programs and research, primarily…

This museum survey furnishes comprehensive information and findings on America's museums. It is hoped that the survey findings will assist museums in assessing themselves as part of a major cultural field, private and public funding sources in determining museum needs, and the public in understanding the role of the museum in community and…

Discusses Finland's system of cultural services provided for communes that includes adult education, art activities, entertainment and physical culture. Article outlines the scope of the available and planned programs. (GB)

Includes texts and extracts of speeches and resolutions made at the conference. (RT)

The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian discusses the museum's mission to interpret Native American cultures from the perspectives of Native peoples; nontraditional uses of an associated cultural resources facility; the relationship between Native world views and universal values; and programmatic impact on Native…

The center--planned, funded, and run by Indians--proclaims an emerging pride in the Indian heritage, at the same time providing a place for ceremonial, cultural, social, and recreational activities. (Author/MLF)

Reflects on the meaning of cultural education and activity in France as inspired by the need to establish a new form of cultural dialogue between France and the people of other countries. Problems related to financing cultural activities, reaching various types of audience, and methodology are discussed. (AMH)

Museums, libraries, zoos, parks, historical sites, and other cultural institutions can be vehicles for much self-directed learning. This article reviews these opportunities and efforts to utilize them. It discusses cultural institutions as invitational environments, conditions of learning in cultural institutions, and tools and initiatives for…

Describes the efforts of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to foster active student and community participation with its arts resources and cultural offerings. The Trust provides family/school programs, teacher partnerships, cultural enticements, community enrichment, and a comprehensive arts education. (YKH)

Since the 1960s, over 180 tribal museums and cultural centers have been established in the United States and Canada. In addition to collecting, preserving, and interpreting cultural and historical objects for their communities, many of these programs also operate K-12 programs focused on cultural and linguistic preservation, maintain archives, and…