The Necessity of Implementing Theatre and Aesthetic Education in Inner Mongolia Colleges and Universities

This dissertation researches the theatre aesthetic education in colleges and universities in Inner Mongolia, China, and examines the following two issues, draws results, and presents personal conclusions: first, the status of theatre aesthetic education in colleges and universities in Inner Mongolia; second, what qualities and competencies are enhanced for college students through the study of theatre aesthetic education. In this study, the qualitative research method was adopted, using text content analysis, literature research method, and interview method. Through the study, it was found that the aesthetic education of theatre in the region is not valued in colleges and universities, the curriculum lacks inclusive consideration, teaching resources are scarce, the theatre atmosphere is not sufficiently created, the students' artistic foundation is not balanced, and there is insufficient integration with national and regional cultures, and other problems. The implementation of theatre aesthetic education courses in colleges and universities can help students in Inner Mongolia in the following five aspects: broadening artistic horizons, enhancing collective awareness, cultivating critical thinking, strengthening communication skills, and enhancing cultural identity and confidence.