Role Of Effective Communications For En
International Journal of Business and Social Science
Vol. 2 No. 10; June 2011
Role of Effective Communications for Enhancing Leadership and
Entrepreneurial Skills in University Students
Manshoor Hussain Abbasi (Corresponding Author)
Program Officer
Department of Humanities, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Park Road Chakshahzad Islamabad, Pakistan
E-mail: manshoor_hussain@comsats.edu.pk, Phone: 0092300-5161568
Attiya Siddiqi
Department of Humanities
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Islamabad
E-mail:attiya_anees@comsats.edu.pk
Rahat ul Ain Azim
Department of Humanities
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Islamabad
E-mail:rahat@comsats.edu.pk
Abstract
In this fast paced environment where the interaction of individuals with other individuals has become very important, we most certainly feel the need for good communication skills. It has been observed that the
English language today holds a vital importance for an individual’s success in the academic area. Most of the course books are designed in the English language as it is now considered to be an international language, used all over the world. Effective communication means two way communications. It plays a vital role in the development of Leadership and Entrepreneurial skills in students. The four primary skills which are: reading, writing, listening and speaking are studied in unison to enhance the inner potentials of the students, e.g. they listen to the lectures, they speak in class room discussions, they read notes and write to give expression to their thoughts. Let’s say if we take the speaking skills alone, we will observe that a student who is good in expressing himself has a fairly better chance to succeed in his academic and professional career; he displays a self confidence which is not the forte of his peer, who may be weak in their spoken expression. This quality comes through his command over the English language. Self confidence leads to the development of the
Vol. 2 No. 10; June 2011
Role of Effective Communications for Enhancing Leadership and
Entrepreneurial Skills in University Students
Manshoor Hussain Abbasi (Corresponding Author)
Program Officer
Department of Humanities, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Park Road Chakshahzad Islamabad, Pakistan
E-mail: manshoor_hussain@comsats.edu.pk, Phone: 0092300-5161568
Attiya Siddiqi
Department of Humanities
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Islamabad
E-mail:attiya_anees@comsats.edu.pk
Rahat ul Ain Azim
Department of Humanities
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Islamabad
E-mail:rahat@comsats.edu.pk
Abstract
In this fast paced environment where the interaction of individuals with other individuals has become very important, we most certainly feel the need for good communication skills. It has been observed that the
English language today holds a vital importance for an individual’s success in the academic area. Most of the course books are designed in the English language as it is now considered to be an international language, used all over the world. Effective communication means two way communications. It plays a vital role in the development of Leadership and Entrepreneurial skills in students. The four primary skills which are: reading, writing, listening and speaking are studied in unison to enhance the inner potentials of the students, e.g. they listen to the lectures, they speak in class room discussions, they read notes and write to give expression to their thoughts. Let’s say if we take the speaking skills alone, we will observe that a student who is good in expressing himself has a fairly better chance to succeed in his academic and professional career; he displays a self confidence which is not the forte of his peer, who may be weak in their spoken expression. This quality comes through his command over the English language. Self confidence leads to the development of the
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