What is communication?Communication is an art of transmitting information, ideas and attitude

from one person to another. Communication is the process of meaningful interaction among Human Beings.

The best idea, or suggestions, or plans cannot take form without communications

Communication can take many forms: Oral vs. writtenVerbal vs. non-verbal Interpersonal vs. organizational

What is interpersonal communication?

Do you picture the engineer as the nerd in the corner with the pocket protector?

Those days have passed. Engineering today means teamwork.The Thomas Edison mythology would not work

on problems like the Manhattan Project

Interpersonal communication Communication is divided into five levels

depending on the nature, scope and depth of interaction. These are as follows:

Passing CommunicationFactual CommunicationThoughts and IdeasFeelingsPeak Communication

Engineering CommunicationEngineers need to be able to communicate

thoughts, ideas, and plans to many other specialists in many different fields.

Engineers work in teams with people from different backgrounds.

Therefore, it is necessary to have a variety of communication skills.

Elements of Human Communication ...

InitiationFeedbackChannelSituationPurpose

AttitudeKnowledgeExpressionLanguageintellectualism

Creativity in communication

One’s ability to break out of stereotyped reactions, to see beyond the set and accepted patterns.

Empathy in communication

Empathy is the quality that allows one to understand the mental and psychological status of the person.

Listening with a view to understand.

Language Skills

SpeakingListeningReadingwriting

Next Class Presentation Topic

Why RESEARCHERS have to have strong command over communication and interpersonal skills? How the communication can help in their professional lives? How the interpersonal and communication skills make difference in their work environment?

Prepare a 5 minutes presentation.

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