Abstract

Objectives This study was applied to college writing classes using the social empathy education model. The purpose is to improve students' empathy ability. Accordingly, a teaching method for writing criticism and a class case are presented.
 Methods For 163 college students, three of the <Basic Writing> liberal arts classes conducted in the second semester of 2022 and the first semester of 2023 were presented. The theory of ‘social empathy’ argued by Elizabeth Segal was used as a research method. And the ‘social empathy’ educational model and teaching method for writing criticism were explained. We looked at the students' writings and looked at whether they recognized social problems in a social context dimension and sought solutions.
 Results To this end, writing criticism was conducted based on group activities. Students recognized the necessity and value of social empathy. And they showed personal empathy and social empathy ability to the subject of analysis. A solution was created by applying this to reality. Critical literacy improved and grew into a mature global citizen.
 Conclusions It proved that ‘social empathy’ education and critical writing classes are one of the alternatives that can solve indifference, discrimination, and disgust. In addition, it was confirmed that training critical thinking and reflection skills can develop empathy.

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