"Listening is an act of love": Learning listening through StoryCorps. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simmons, Nathaniel; Tenzek, Kelly E.
• Is Part Of: Communication teacher. Volume 30:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 17
• Page End: 21
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Communication -- Periodicals; Oral communication -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 302.20711
• DOI: 10.1080/17404622.2015.1102307
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-4622

Abstract

Abstract : Courses: Interpersonal Communication, Basic Survey Course, Group Communication, Organizational Communication, Intercultural Communication, Listening, Family Communication, Interviewing, Business and Professional Communication. Objectives: After completing this single class activity, students will be able to: (a) define listening; (b) identify listening as a top skill employers desire; (c) explain how listening may be perceived as an act of love; and (d) critically assess ways in which their listening behaviors may be improved.