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Item COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3rd ed.(OUP, 2024-07) Lata, PushpThe Third Edition of Communication Skills has been designed to meet the diverse needs of the learners in the fields of Engineering, Science, Management, Arts, Commerce, Mass Communication and Journalism, and also for candidates appearing in various competitive exams. Containing exhaustive content with multiple examples, illustrations, and exercises, the book aims at equipping readers with an ability to use English in their oral and written communication with confidence, clarity, and accuracy. Written with a precise understanding of the challenges that young professionals encounter in the global work scenario, the book would be highly useful for readers to enhance their professional communication skills.Item Communication in a Globalised World: Lets Speak Up(Authors Press, 2011-09) Chouhan, Gajendra SinghThe present book successfully addresses the global communication issues and suggests remedies for the communication challenges being faced around the globe. It has 19 papers drawn from teachers and researches spread out both in and outside India. It illustrates how different communication strategies and systems have contributed to the creation of powerful interests and profoundly altered the global scene. It will be essential for students and scholars in communication, media studies, journalism, language studies, sociology and international development.Item A Heroic Team India: Inspiring Lessons on Soft Skills from a World-Class Cricket Team(SSRN, 2022-02) Chouhan, Gajendra SinghThe victory at Gabba is a hallmark of a team’s collective vision and strength to outshine in the face of crisis and prove how the ordinary becomes the extraordinary when they intend to deliver as a single unit. The team was down and out, the morale was all time low, and the poorest test score of 36 all out in minds were the enough reasons to be defensive in the final test. Then the team India turned the table and scripted a historical win against Australia where draw and the defeat were the only options. What and how did the captain, team payers, supporting staff, selectors strategize their roles to push this ‘Team India’ a powerful one? The Team India is a saga of grit, glory and struggle combining several initiatives and touching new heights unprecedented to it. The researcher synthesizes the various contours of the world-class Team India and offers the strategic lessons that can inspire corporates, professionals and young aspirants across the fields of their choice.Item Developing Communication Competence in Students Through Face-to-Face Conversation(SSRN, 2019-08) Shekhawat, Sushila; Nirban, Virendra SinghThe present paper discusses the strategies to develop the communication competence of the students through face-to-face conversation. It has taken up the case of Birla Institute of Technology and Science, one of the premier institutes in India, and has limited itself to the course on Business Communication offered to the students of engineering and sciences as an elective. It discusses an approach to teaching a significant communication component of face-to-face conversation and the skills acquired by the students during such situations.Item English Language and Communication Skills(OUP, 2012) Lata, PushpItem Communication Skills (VTU)(OUP, 2018-10) Lata, PushpCommunication Skills is a textbook tailored to meet the needs of undergraduate engineering students of VTU. Written in an interactive style, the book will be equally useful for students as well as professionals aspiring to enhance their proficiency in English.The title begins with a discussion on the essentials of technical communication. Following this, the book is divided into 3 units: Unit I on Listening Skills focusing discussions on various strategies of effective listening Unit II on Speaking Skills covering essentials of phonetics, interpersonal skills, public speaking and oral presentations Unit III on Writing Skills discussing essentials of grammar and vocabulary buildingKey Features Covers VTU syllabus completely Includes discussions on mother tongue influence (MTI), especially in South Indian speakers of English Supports text with numerous examples and exercises.Item Communication Skills: A Workbook(OUP, 2018-06) Lata, PushpCommunication Skills: A Workbook is a practice book designed to help users to develop the four fundamental language skills - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (LSRW). Divided into four parts, Unit I focuses on non-verbal communication, grammar and usage, vocabulary enhancement and listening skills. It goes on to cover reading comprehension in Unit II. Unit III on writing skills concentrates on emails, blogs, business letters and job application letters among others. Unit IV focuses on speaking skills that will help in role play and dialogues, professional presentations, speeches, debates, group discussion and job interviews. Drafted for students at the graduation level, the text would prove equally useful for students pursuing their post-graduation or professionals aspiring to enhance their proficiency in English.Key FeaturesInnovatively-designed text and examples to help students excel in grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, writing and speakingNumerous practice exercises for self-assessment in all chaptersEnhances employability by providing practical insights to help readers face interviews and group discussions, participate in debates or appear for competitive examinationsOnline ResourcesThe following resources are available to support the faculty recommending this text:For FacultyAdditional exercises for class assessments Answer keyFor StudentsAnswer keyTable of ContentsUnit 1: Essentials of language learning 1. Fundamentals of Communication 2. Grammar and Usage in Practice3. Remedial Grammar 4. Enhancing Vocabulary 5. Developing Effective Listening Skills Unit 2: Reading Skills6. Reading Skills and Comprehension Unit 3: Writing Skills 7. Email and Blog Writing 8. Business Letters 9. Report Writing10. Reviewing a Movie, Book or Match 11. Job Application and CV Preparation Unit 4: Speaking Skills 12. Conversations and Role Play 13. Public Speaking 14. Professional Presentations 15. Group Discussion 16. Speeches and Debates 17. Job Interviews.Item English for Effective Communication Paperback(OUP, 2015-09) Lata, PushpEnglish for Effective Communication is a comprehensive textbook tailored to meet the requirements of undergraduate students of Engineering and pharmacy at Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal as per the new choice-based credit system The aim of the book is to develop the four fundamental language skills—listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Divided into three parts, the first part of the book focuses on the nuances of English language covering aspects such as Basic and applied grammar, and vocabulary development. The subsequent two parts exclusively cover reading and writing skills. In addition to numerous examples and practice exercises, the book provides support for laboratory sessions.Item ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS(OUP, 2018) Lata, PushpEnglish Language and Communication Skills for Engineers is a textbook tailored to meet the needs of undergraduate engineering students. Written in an interactive style, The chapters are supplemented with numerous examples and practice exercises. The title begins with a discussion on the essentials of English language—LSRW. Following this, the book is divided into 6 units: Unit I on Essentials of Writing Skills; Unit II on Writing Practices; Unit III on Listening Skills; Unit IV on Reading Skills; Unit V on Oral Communication; and Unit VI on Communication at WorkplaceItem Communication Skills(OUP, 2011) Lata, PushpThe book is divided in five units with the first unit focussing on the nuances of the English language covering aspects such as basic and applied grammar, phonetics, and vocabulary development. The subsequent four units focus exclusively on each of the four language skills, namely, speaking, reading, listening, and writing. These four units exhaustively explore, analyse and exemplify the kaleidoscopic world of communication by focusing on reading comprehension, effective listening skills, non-verbal communication, public speaking, professional presentations, group discussions, job interviews, business letters & reports, resume preparation, essay writing, and e-mails. Offering scores of exercises, the book attempts to prepare students for all the various types of communicating tasks that they are likely to encounter both in their academic and professional lives. With the accompanying audio and video CD, the book can effectively serve as a text for graduating students besides serving as a reference for corporate professionals.