Unit 1 Lecture: The Foundations of Listening

This lecture introduces listening as an active, cognitive process rather than a passive act of hearing. Students explore the key differences between hearing and listening, the three stages of listening (receiving, understanding, and remembering), and the roles of attention, perception, memory, and schemas in meaning-making. Through everyday examples and current research, the lecture highlights why effective listening matters in academic, professional, and personal contexts, emphasizing that active listening builds comprehension, connection, and trust.