Cultural expression

Articol postat la 8 December 2009.

8. Cultural expression

Definition: appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media, including music, corporal expression, literature and plastic arts.

The competence consists of the following elements of knowledge, skills and attitudes as appropriate to the context.

Knowledge

Basic knowledge of major cultural works, including popular culture, as an important testimony of human history
Awareness of national and European cultural heritage and their place in the world
Awareness of Europe’s cultural and linguistic diversity
Awareness of the evolution of popular taste and of the importance of aesthetic factors in daily life.

Skills

Capacity for artistic self- expression through a range of media consistent with the individual’s innate capacities
Ability to appreciate and enjoy works of art and performances based on a broad definition of culture
Ability to relate one’s own creative and expressive points of view and manifestations to those of others
Ability to identify and realise economic opportunities in cultural activity.

Attitudes

An open attitude to diversity of cultural expression
Willingness to cultivate an aesthetic capacity through artistic self-expression and continuing interest in cultural life
A strong sense of identity combined with respect for diversity.

Source:

Key competences for lifelong learning – A European Reference Framework