The Public Speaking Playbook
Second Edition
Study Questions
- What is the relationship between critical thinking and critical listening?
- What is listening? How does it compare to hearing?
- Why is it important to study listening in a public speaking course?
- What role does listening serve within the larger society?
- List and describe the six stages in the listening process.
- Why don’t we listen effectively? What are some obstacles that interfere with our ability to listen?
- Name and describe the four categories or types of listening. Why is important for a speaker to be knowledgeable about these categories of listening?
- How does culture influence the listening process? What does a speaker need to know about the impact that culture has on listening to become more effective?
- Develop a listening plan that supports effective or ethical listening, critical thinking and listening skills.