Digital Landscape: Communication in the 21st Century

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of digital communication, catering to scholars, career starters, and individuals seeking to enhance their online skills. It navigates the dynamic digital landscape, providing updated strategies for thriving in the digital age. Tailored for language learners, this book equips readers with tools for effective communication in target languages, addressing foundational concepts, cultural contexts, and practical guidelines. It delves into netiquette, social inclusion, microblogging, and social media strategies, alongside discussions on opinion negotiation and content moderation. Emphasizing cross-cultural awareness, critical thinking, and media literacy, the chapters transcend practical skills. By integrating theoretical insights with actionable advice and case studies, it prepares readers to engage responsibly with the complexities of the digital world. It is a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and students in digital, corporate, public, and development communication—within India and beyond.

Prof. Anil K. Aneja is Former Head, Department of English, University of Delhi, and the Founding Director, Centre for Disability Studies of the University. His areas of interest include 20th Century Fiction, Disability Studies, Human Rights Literature, Indian Writing in English, Translation Studies, Diaspora Studies, and Communication with emphasis on Technology. An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, he has to his credit more than hundred conference presentations, numerous paper publications and many significant books. For nearly 30 years now, Prof. Aneja has been actively involved in the disability sector in multiple national and international roles, earning him several distinctions and awards from various quarters. Among other awards, Prof. Aneja was conferred the National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities by the then President of India in 2014 and the State Award in the Category ‘Best Individual Working in the field of Social Work’ by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi in 2019.

Dr. Yogesh K. Dubey is Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Delhi. He is an accomplished academic and currently, the President of the Shakespeare Society of India (SSI). He has published extensively on gender, literature, and folklore, with notable works addressing women’s rights in Afghanistan and feminist readings of Shakespeare. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to critical inquiry, cultural understanding, and pedagogical excellence in English literature.

Dr. Nidhi Vats is Prolific Scholar with numerous publications including three books, and Associate Professor in the Department of English, University of Delhi with over 13 years of teaching experience, her areas of expertise include Indian English Literature, Indian Mythology, Language Studies, Folklore Studies, and Disability Studies.