Nauczyć wyrażania miłości. Problemy teoretyczne i praktyczne
To teach how to express love. Theoretical and practical problems

Author(s): Urszula Kopeć
Subject(s): Applied Linguistics
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: expressing love; love of neighbor; sensual love; education;
Summary/Abstract: An analysis of dictionary definitions of the word “love” proves that the significance of this value has changed. Its original meaning concerned the spiritual dimension — doing good to another person. Currently, we speak of the love of things or phenomena. In the latter case, the term fascination or passion should be used instead.Research conducted in primary, middle and secondary schools proves that teachers still do not sufficiently focus on explaining what love is. Only every fourth middle school student and every fifth secondary school student mentions the most crucial characteristic of love of a neighbor — helping those in need. In turn, only 10 percent of respondents point to such features of sensual love as: responsibility, respect, forgiveness and faithfulness. Research findings demonstrate a particular need for work on the teaching of values.

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