List of Tables, Figures and Images 
Foreword by Arvind Singhal
Preface 
UNIT I: Fundamentals of Human Communication
Chapter 1 | Human Communication: An Overview
Sunaina Batra and Sarita Anand
•	Meaning and Definition of Communication
•	Characteristics of Communication
•	Key Aspects of the Communication Process
•	Culture and Communication
•	History of Communication
•	Scope of Communication
•	Principles of Human Communication
•	Functions of Communication
Chapter 2 | Types of Communication
Neha Sharma and Sunaina Batra
•	Based on Levels of Communication Transactions
•	Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
•	Interpersonal and Mass Communication
•	Mediated and Unmediated Communication
•	Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication
•	Formal and Informal Communication
Chapter 3 | Process of Communication
Swati Kwatra and Sunaina Batra
•	Models of Communication
•	The Evolution of Communication Models
•	Elements of Communication
Chapter 4 | Barriers to Effective Communication
Neha Sharma and Sunaina Batra
•	Types of Barriers
•	Classification on the Basis of Nature of Problem
•	Classification on the Basis of Phases of Communication
•	Ways to Overcome Barriers and Achieve Effective Communication
UNIT II: Critical Factors in Human Communication
Chapter 5 | Culture and Communication
Komita Dhanda and Archna Kumar
•	Relationship between Communication and Culture
•	Understanding Cultural Meanings
•	Intercultural Communication
Chapter 6 | Perception
Nilanksha Sachdev, Komita Dhanda and Archna Kumar
•	Concept of Perception
•	Perception and Communication
•	The Process of Perception Formation
•	Perceptual Filters
Chapter 7 | Listening 
Ruchi Gaur and Komita Dhanda
•	Hearing vs Listening
•	Defining Listening
•	Listening and Empathy
•	Purpose of Listening
•	Process of Listening
•	Listening Differentials
•	Types of Listening
•	Developing Listening Competency
•	Steps for Effective Listening
Chapter 8 | Learning and Communication
Aparna Khanna, Komita Dhanda, Archna Kumar and Anjali Singh
•	Learning as a Communication Process
•	Characteristics of Learning
•	Domains of Learning
•	Adult Learning
•	Communication Aids and Learning
UNIT III: Communication System
Chapter 9 | Intrapersonal Communication
Tinny Dawar and Sarita Anand
•	Self-awareness
•	Mapping the Self: Johari Window
•	Self-concept
•	Self-esteem
Chapter 10 | Interpersonal Communication
Tinny Dawar and Sarita Anand
•	Nature of Interpersonal Communication
•	Motivations for Interpersonal Communication
•	Interpersonal Communication and Relationship Development
•	Aspects Influencing Interpersonal Communication
•	Theories of Interpersonal Communication
•	Interpersonal Communication and Conversation
•	Interpersonal Communication and Conflict
•	Building Interpersonal Competence
Chapter 11 | Small Group Communication
Sunaina Batra and Tinny Dawar
•	Characteristics of Small Group Communication
•	Theories of Small Group Communication
•	Functions of Small Groups
•	Stages of Group Formation
•	Group Processes
•	Communication Apprehension in Small Groups
•	Conflict Resolution
Chapter 12 | Organisational Communication
Shweta Anand and Tinny Dawar
•	Concept of Organisational Communication
•	Role of Organisational Communication
•	Characteristics of Organisational Communication
•	Functions of Communication in an Organisation
•	Aspects of Organisational Communication
•	Communication Flow in Organisations
•	Factors Affecting Effective Organisational Communication
•	Achieving Effective Communication in an Organisation
UNIT IV: Communicating with the Masses
Chapter 13 | Public Communication
Aparna Khanna and Sonia Sain
•	Everyday Public Speaking
•	Benefits of Public Speaking
•	The Process of Public Speaking
•	Models of Public Speaking
•	Ethics in Public Communication
•	Apprehension in Public Speaking
•	Developing a Public Speech and Speech Delivery
•	Presentation Aids and Public Speaking
Chapter 14 | Mass Communication
Sweta Suman and Sarita Anand
•	Key Aspects and Definitions
•	Elements of Mass Communication
•	Mass Communication as the Fourth Estate
•	Effects of Mass Communication
•	Functions of Mass Communication
Chapter 15 | Models and Theories of Mass Communication
Sweta Suman and Sarita Anand
•	Models of Mass Communication
•	Paradigm Shift in Mass Communication Theories
•	Theories of Mass Media and Governance
•	Mass Communication in Transition
Chapter 16 | Media for Mass Communication
Sweta Suman and Sarita Anand
•	Classification
•	Broadcast Media
•	Mass Media Professions