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Empathic Communication in the Process of Teaching English

International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences, Vol. 58, p. 117-122, 2015 (doi:10.18052/ILSHS.58.117)

7 Pages Posted: 17 Nov 2015 Last revised: 28 Nov 2015

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Elena Osadcha

Dnepropetrovsk National University

Date Written: September 1, 2015

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the ways empathy influences the effectiveness of the process of teaching English. The problem of empathic communication in the educational process is considered. The genesis of the concept of empathy is traced in behaviorism, psychoanalysis and in humanistic psychology. The aspects of empathy are distinguished and characteristics of the empathic process are determined. The role of empathy in the educational process and in the teacher’s behaviour is described. The significance of empathy in intercultural communication of English learners is assessed.

Keywords: Empathic Communication, Empathic Listening, Empathy, English Teaching

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Osadcha, Elena, Empathic Communication in the Process of Teaching English (September 1, 2015). International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences, Vol. 58, p. 117-122, 2015 (doi:10.18052/ILSHS.58.117), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2690284

Elena Osadcha (Contact Author)

Dnepropetrovsk National University ( email )

Haharina Ave, 72
Dnepropetrovsk, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast 49000
Ukraine

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