Communication Skill is a comprehensive and practical book designed to develop effective communication abilities among students, professionals, extension workers, and learners from diverse academic backgrounds. The book provides a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of communication, including its meaning, definitions, process, functions, types, and various models of communication. It systematically explains verbal and non-verbal communication, barriers to communication, interpersonal and group communication, and the significance of feedback in effective interaction.

Special emphasis has been given to practical communication competencies such as oral presentation skills, listening skills, public speaking, group discussion, interview techniques, and personality development. The book also highlights the importance of audio-visual aids, print and electronic media, radio and video production, and ICT-enabled communication in the modern era.

Written in a simple and student-friendly language, the text combines theoretical concepts with examples, assignments, activities, and multiple-choice questions for better understanding and skill enhancement. The book will serve as a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, teachers, trainers, communication professionals, and aspirants preparing for competitive examinations and professional development programmes.

Dr. Arpita Sharma Kandpal is Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Communication, College of Agriculture, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. She is also the Assistant Director Communication. Earlier, she was Assistant Professor in the Directorate of Extension Education, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat.

She obtained her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree from the Department of Agricultural Communication, College of Agriculture, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. Earlier, she also completed her B.Sc. degree in Home Science from the same university.

She got class merit scholarship during her school period, Teaching Assistantship during M.Sc., and University Grants Commission-JRF Fellowship during Ph.D. She also received Indian Council of Social Science Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship. She has cleared both Indian Council of Agricultural Research as well as University Grants Commission NET examinations.

She received Best Poster, Best Oral Presentation, as well as Young Scientist awards in different conferences. She has attended National as well as International Conferences and presented erudite research papers. She has published review papers, research papers, and articles in various reputed journals and magazines.

She was Warden of Golden Jubilee Ph.D. Students’ Hostel. She also served as NSS Programme Officer and Staff Counsellor of Agricultural Communication Society and PG Society. Her research interest areas are Community Radio, Gender Issues, Rural Development, and ICTs. She has published many articles and research papers on Community Radio in various reputed journals and magazines. She has also received the Best Thesis Award on Community Radio.

Chapter 1. Communication: Meaning, Definition, Process and Functions
Chapter 2. Types and Levels of Communication
Chapter 3. Models of Communication
Chapter 4. Barriers to Communication
Chapter 5. Oral Presentation Skills
Chapter 6. Public Speaking
Chapter 7. Group Discussion and Interview Skills
Chapter 8. Audio-Visual Aids in Communication
Chapter 9. Radio and Video Production
Chapter 10. Writing for Print Media
Chapter 11. Writing for Audio-Visual Media
Chapter 12. ICTs and Modern Communication Technologies
Chapter 13. Communication for Rural and Agricultural Development
Chapter 14. Feedback, Rapport and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Chapter 15. Personality Development and Professional Communication
Chapter 16. Case Studies and Practical Exercises in Communication Skills
Chapter 17. Multiple Choice Questions and Practice Exercises
Chapter 18. References and Further Reading