Communicative Competence

Contents: Preface. I. Introduction: 1. Prologue. 2. The elements of communication process. 3. Some definitions to reflect. II. Oral communication: 1. Address. 2. Business address. 3. Conversation. 4. Discussion. 5. Extended discussion - dialogue. 6. Face to face interviews. III. Written communication: 1. Writing maketh an exact man. 2. Free writing, organising, revising with feedback, correcting the text and energising. 3. Major changes in the Linguistic world. 4. Writing - a process approach. 5. The elements of good writing. 6. Write your own curriculum vitae. 7. Combined writing. 8. Progressive self culture. Appendices.

"Starting with 'Say What You Mean' as introduction, the author emphasises on clarity and coherence in communication. He deals with various aspects of oral and written communication like choice and arrangement of words, style and tone of utterances. Complex concepts are conveyed in simple diction with apt acronyms and memories. He has presented critical ideas in the form of acronymnemonics (acronyms used as mnemonics, a memory aid). This book deals with the much neglected diction in oral and written communication.

The book is aimed as ADEPT program. The acronym stands for appreciation, demonstration, experimentation, practice and transfer. There are five steps to build one's communicative competence. All living beings need to communicate to meet their necessities. But a professional who wants to make a successful career must have extraordinary ability to communicate with competence and clarity.

The book helps in the first two vital steps - appreciation and demonstration. It is also designed for teaching - learning. The author has brought many ideas and put them together which is rarely found in the books on soft skills. To some extent, the book will serve as reference material for those who have limited or no access to such material."