English Communication and Electrical Engineering

No matter what field of expertise they choose to master, students know that the abilities to read an article well and comprehend the main points, to present a dynamic and effective oral report, and to work with groups, are essential to their success.

The same skills are essential to every individual in a professional environment.

Communication for health sciences, one of the books in a communication series published for undergraduate South African students, has been extensively trialled in a technikon environment, with specific focus on students' language and learning needs.

In course-specific and general discussion and exercises, it takes a practical look at topics including communicating in a business environment, reading and writing reports, holding effective meetings, carrying out research, using a library and understanding a catalogue system, and compiling a bibliography, Communication for business administration provides a springboard to academic achievement by equipping students with these tools.