Basics of Communication: Opportunities and Challenges

Description

Basics of Communication: Opportunities and Challenges is for anyone who wants to improve their communication skills, especially undergraduate and postgraduate students and working professionals. Updated to reflect changes introduced by the National Education Policy (NEP), this second edition focuses on building skills and employability. The goal is to help students and young professionals build strong communication skills for academic success and career readiness.
The book has two main sections. The first section, The Basics of Communication, has five chapters that cover the key ideas and skills of communication, including principles, verbal and non-verbal communication, communication networks, and overcoming barriers. The second section, Communicating to Connect, has six chapters focused on practical skills like presentations, interviews, business writing, meetings, and note-making, helping readers use what they’ve learned in real-life situations.
The Enrichment Section revisits the fictional story of Arunika, showing how communication plays an important role in everyday life. This story connects the ideas from the chapters and encourages readers to think about their own communication experiences.
The nature of the book is interactive and it encourages its readers to actively participate in the discussions and activities. Readers will find this book highly useful and a true companion for enhancing their communication skills.