Vocal Art of Ukraine and China in the Space of Intermusical Interaction: Polyartistic Approach and Strategic Internationalization

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to reveal the specifics of intermusical interaction between Ukraine and China through the implementation of a polyartistic approach in vocal training and to substantiate the strategic importance of the internationalization of music education as a component of cultural diplomacy. Research methodology. The study employs a set of general scientific and specialized methods, including theoretical analysis and generalization (to examine scholarly sources on cultural diplomacy and the internationalization of education), the comparative method (to compare the features of vocal training in Ukraine and China), the systemic approach (to consider art education as a component of cultural policy), the method of modeling (to develop a model of intermusical interaction and the structure of the polyartistic approach), as well as interpretative and descriptive methods (to comprehend the role of vocal art as an instrument of “soft power” and to characterize pedagogical practices). Scientific novelty of the article lies in the fact that, based on the concepts of cultural diplomacy and “soft power,” the role of vocal art as an instrument of strategic communication is substantiated; the polyartistic approach in teaching foreign students is specified, contributing to the development of their critical thinking and creativity; it is determined that the integration of Ukraine’s music education into the global system is a significant factor in national security and cultural resilience; the effectiveness of involving Chinese students as “cultural ambassadors” of Ukrainian narratives is proven. Conclusion. The intermusical interaction between Ukraine and China in the field of vocal art is transforming into a strategic partnership. The implementation of the polyartistic approach ensures a high quality of training for specialists capable of critical reflection on art. The proposed frameworks – the model of intermusical interaction, the structure of the polyartistic approach, and the algorithm for training a cultural diplomat – form an integrated conceptual system suitable for implementation in national higher art education institutions. The internationalization of Ukraine’s music education serves as an effective instrument of cultural diplomacy and “soft power,” creating conditions for a stable positive image of the state in the global arena.