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Listening
In this lyrical meditation on listening, Jean-Luc Nancy examines sound in relation to the human body.How is listening different from hearing? What does listening entail? How does what is heard differ from what is seen? Can philosophy even address listening, écouter, as opposed to entendre, which means both hearing and understanding?Unlike the visual arts, sound produces effects that persist long after it has stopped.The body, Nancy says, is itself like an echo chamber, responding to music by inner vibrations as well as outer attentiveness.Since “the ear has no eyelid” (Quignard), sound cannot be blocked out or ignored: our whole being is involved in listening, just as it is involved in interpreting what it hears. The mystery of music and of its effects on the listener is subtly examined.Nancy’s skill as a philosopher is to bring the reader companionably along with him as he examines these fresh and vital questions; by the end of the book the reader feels as if listening very carefully to a person talking quietly, close to the ear.
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Noise : A Human History of Sound and Listening
Prehistoric drummers used natural acoustics to recreate natural sound.In classical Europe, orators turned the human voice into a lyrical instrument.In Buddhist temples, the icons' ears were exaggerated to represent their spiritual power. And in modern metropolises we are battered by the roar of sound that surrounds us.In the first narrative history of the subject which puts humans at its centre, and following the author's major BBC Radio 4 series Noise, acclaimed historian David Hendy describes the history of noise - which is also the history of listening.As he puts it: 'By thinking about sound and listening, I want to get closer to what it felt like to live in the past.'This unusual book reveals fascinating changes in how we have understood our fellow human beings and the world around us.For although we might see ourselves inhabiting a visual world, our lives are shaped by our need to hear and be heard.
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Cultural Citizenship and Popular Culture : The Art of Listening
Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book uses a series of case studies to show how popular media are important to us, as a source of pleasure and entertainment, but also in communicating about the world with others. Social media platforms have changed how we talk about what we like and dislike in our popular media use. 'Cultural citizenship' shows how these discussions speak to 'belonging', to what we feel our rights and responsibilities are in today's polarized world.Cultural Citizenship and Popular Culture is based on audience-led research and does not privilege textual analysis as a starting point for taking popular media use's measure.Instead, it offers research tools to listen to others.This book offers scholars and students of media and creative industries a means to understand their professional position as one in which they engage with rather than assume to know what users of popular cultural texts and products think and feel.
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Listening : A2
Shortlisted at HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH ENGLISH LANGUAGE BOOK AWARDS 2013 Develop key listening skills and become more confident when listening to English, however it is spoken. To improve your listening skills, you need to hear real conversations.That’s why Collins Listening (A2) is based entirely on 20 authentic recordings.It will help you understand what is said to you in a variety of situations, and make sure everything you learn is useful. Practise listening to real English in a range of accents by native and non-native speakers.Hear people talking about: Family • Where they live • Work, studies and career • Life in a town, city or another country • Sharing a house • Music and sport • Travel and tourism • Collins Listening (A2) includes:• Twenty units with a clear design in full colour. • Authentic downloadable audio recordings of both native and non-native speakers of English, covering a wide variety of accents from around the world. • Appendices containing detailed advice targeting specific listening skills. • Mini-dictionary with definitions of the most difficult words in each unit, taken from the Collins COBUILD dictionary. • Answer key. Collins Listening (A2) is part of the English for Life series.It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge ESOL KET exam preparation.Suitable for pre-intermediate learners of English (CEF level A2). The English for Life series uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus.The 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus is the world’s largest database of the English language and is updated every month. Also available in the Collins English for Life series: For Pre-Intermediate (A2) learners:Reading • Writing • Speaking For Intermediate (B1+) learners:Reading • Writing • Listening • Speaking
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What is active listening?
Active listening is a communication technique where the listener fully concentrates, understands, responds, and remembers what is being said. It involves giving the speaker your full attention, making eye contact, nodding, and providing verbal cues to show that you are engaged in the conversation. Active listening also involves asking clarifying questions and summarizing what the speaker has said to ensure understanding. This technique helps to build rapport, trust, and understanding in conversations.
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What happens if you fall asleep while listening to music and keep listening?
If you fall asleep while listening to music and keep listening, the music may continue to play in the background and could potentially disrupt your sleep cycle. Depending on the volume and intensity of the music, it could also impact the quality of your sleep by preventing you from reaching deeper stages of rest. It is generally recommended to create a calming and quiet environment for sleep to ensure a restful night.
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Can listening be physically exhausting?
Yes, listening can be physically exhausting. When we are actively engaged in listening, our brain is working hard to process and interpret the information being received. This mental effort can lead to feelings of fatigue and tiredness, similar to how physical exertion can tire out our muscles. Additionally, prolonged periods of listening without breaks can strain our concentration and attention, further contributing to the feeling of exhaustion.
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Is God listening to me?
As an AI, I cannot provide a definitive answer to whether God is listening to you. Belief in God's presence and attentiveness to prayers is a matter of personal faith and interpretation of religious teachings. Many people find comfort in the belief that God is always listening and guiding them, while others may struggle with doubts or unanswered prayers. Ultimately, the question of whether God is listening to you is a deeply personal and spiritual one that varies from individual to individual.
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Assessing Listening
Listening is a key skill and teachers need to assess their students' listening ability.This book shows language teachers and testing practitioners how to assess listening comprehension.The intention is not to discuss theory and research for their own sake, but only sufficiently for practitioners to know how to construct language tests, the conditions that can have an impact on listening tests and how to interpret the test results.
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Free Listening
Free Listening offers a radical reframing of seemingly intractable debates and polarized positions on free speech, academic freedom, systemic injustice, and political dissent by shifting attention from our voices to our ears.Instead of reclaiming the terrain of free speech that is increasingly ceded to conservatives, Naomi Waltham-Smith argues that progressives should assume a more radical task—to liberate listening from those frameworks that have determined what freedom looks like, who enjoys it, and at what cost.Refocusing on aural responsiveness forces a confrontation with the liberal tradition that has traditionally anchored claims for freedom of expression and inquiry.If listening is placed at the heart of public deliberation and disagreeing well, the relational, open-ended, and unpredictable character of free expression becomes a common good. In a wide-ranging critical reflection on issues from civility to criticality, righteous anger to gentle listening, and silencing to streaming platforms, Free Listening makes an ambitious contribution to sound studies and political philosophy.Weaving together deconstruction, Black political thought, and decolonial theory, Waltham-Smith argues that the retort to accusations of “cancel culture” should be a revival of abolition democracy.
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Quantum Listening
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Listening : B2
Real English for life beyond the classroom English in the real world is constantly evolving, and learners need to move with it.But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn’t enough for real life.Being able to understand English as it is really spoken will give you the confidence to succeed in any English-speaking environment.Using a wide range of authentic, unscripted recordings of everyday people from around the world, Collins Listening (B2+) will help you to feel confident and prepared for anything. > Hear the language people really use when they are speaking> Free downloadable audio with over 40 authentic recordings in a wide variety of scenarios> Useful tips to increase your understanding of tone, slang and context Units are divided into the following themes:• Lifestyle• Practical advice and information• Attitudes and behaviour• Passions• Memorable experiences Each of these areas includes analysis of high-level, natural recordings between one, two and three people.Some conversations took place face-to-face while others were over the phone.All are 100% unscripted and unedited and do not use actors. About the series:What is it? Collins’ innovative English for Life series adds the extra bit of authenticity to your studies that traditional coursebooks often lack.The series includes helpful up-to-date and relevant topics needed to get by in English and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world’s largest database of the English language. How can the series be used? The series can be used for independent study (self-study) and extra assignments, it's a great supplement to existing coursebooks, and the books can also be used as stand-alone coursebooks for short courses.All books have accompanying teacher resources available online. What levels are available? There are three levels available:A2 (Pre-intermediate)B1+ (Intermediate)B2+ (Upper intermediate)
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What are you listening to?
I am an AI digital assistant, so I do not have the ability to listen to music or other audio. My main function is to provide information and assistance based on the input I receive from users. How can I assist you today?
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What does active listening mean?
Active listening means fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said. It involves giving the speaker your full attention, making eye contact, nodding, and providing verbal and nonverbal cues to show that you are engaged in the conversation. Active listening also involves asking clarifying questions and summarizing what the speaker has said to demonstrate understanding and encourage further dialogue. Overall, active listening is a way to show respect and empathy for the speaker and to ensure effective communication.
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Listening to music while showering?
Listening to music while showering can be a great way to enhance the overall experience. It can help set a relaxing or energizing mood, depending on the type of music chosen. Additionally, it can also help drown out any outside noise and create a more private and enjoyable atmosphere. However, it's important to be cautious with electronic devices near water to avoid any accidents.
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Why does listening to loud music make people happier than listening to quiet music?
Listening to loud music can make people happier than listening to quiet music because it can stimulate the release of dopamine in the brain, which is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward. The higher volume and intensity of loud music can also create a more immersive and energizing experience, leading to a greater sense of excitement and enjoyment. Additionally, loud music can activate the body's natural fight-or-flight response, leading to an increase in adrenaline and a heightened sense of arousal, which can contribute to a feeling of happiness and euphoria.
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