COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CULTURAL INSTITUTES IN THE WORLD AND THEIR ROLE IN SOCIETY

Abstract

Culture enables sustainable development, it is a driver and enabler of sustainable development. In the context of globalization, cultural exchanges are increasing, the role of language as a carrier of culture is more and more evident. Many countries even include it in the national strategy, and it became an important government action. Confucius Institute is an important platform for Sino-foreign cultural exchanges and mutual learning. And the same of the other cultural institutes which have been mentioned in this paper. They are all playing a role of the international community civilization messenger, they are bridges to connect the native countries and abroad, they are Culture Ambassadors who help the comprehension and cooperation among people and countries. Cultural institutes are one of the most relevant examples in the attempt to promote and connect cultures, which have been set up on a similar, though not identical pattern, in view of creating a stronger sense of self-identity and contributing to an integration of diversity by mutually accepted knowledge and dialogue. Through the literature research method and the comparative method, this article illustrates the important role played by cultural institutions in the world. Also by the comparative study of the main cultural institutions in the world in terms of vision, mission, aims, the examination assessment systems, financial resources, management and so on, the article provides a clearer reference for the running of cultural institutions.