Study Questions

  1. What is the relationship between critical thinking and critical listening?
     
  2. What is listening? How does it compare to hearing?
     
  3. Why is it important to study listening in a public speaking course?
     
  4. What role does listening serve within the larger society?
     
  5. List and describe the six stages in the listening process.
     
  6. Why don’t we listen effectively? What are some obstacles that interfere with our ability to listen?
     
  7. Name and describe the four categories or types of listening.  Why is important for a speaker to be knowledgeable about these categories of listening?
     
  8. 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?
     
  9. Develop a listening plan that supports effective or ethical listening, critical thinking and listening skills.