Keywords
Communication Skills, Effective Communication, Verbal Communication, Non Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Presentation Skills, Listening Skills, Group Discussion, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Process, Communication Models, Barriers to Communication, Professional Communication, Personality Development, Interview Skills, Mass Communication, Communication Techniques, Soft Skills Development, Business Communication, Communication TrainingCommunication, Soft Skills and Employability for Students
authored by: Arpita Sharma KandpalLength: 229 mm | Breadth: 10.8 mm | Height: 152 mm | Imprint: NIPA | Weight: GMS
This book will be available from 24-Sep-2026
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.
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