Course Description:
This course provides an overview of the principles of listening and how to use them to nurture strong relationships. Students will learn about methods for active listening, strategies for understanding different perspectives, and other topics related to hearing others out. At the end of this course, students will be able to recognize nonverbal cues, communicate well with any person or audience, and build authentic connections in any context.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the basics of effective listening
- Explore principles of attentive attention
- Analyze methods for comprehending conversations
- Utilize strategies for recognizing nonverbal communication
- Comprehend different techniques for filtering distractions
- Evaluate approaches to taking notes
- Create custom plans for understanding moods
- Develop strategies for affirming understanding
- Design custom solutions based on program needs
- Implement techniques for long-term relationships
