For a student of communication, reading includes the skills of 

The correct answer is  Observation and analysis.

Important Points

Observation and analysis.

• Reading is an important skill for students of communication as it helps them to develop critical thinking and analysis skills.
• By reading, students can observe and analyze different forms of communication,
• such as written texts, speeches, and visual media.
• Through reading, students can also develop their knowledge and understanding of different communication contexts, audiences, and purposes.

Option 2) De-contextualisation 

• is not a skill that is typically associated with reading.
• De-contextualization refers to the process of removing something from its original context, which is not a desirable outcome of reading for communication students.

Option 3) Understanding others

• is a desirable outcome of the reading,
• but it is not a specific skill that is unique to communication students. Understanding others involves empathy and the ability to put oneself in someone else's shoes,
• which is an important skill for anyone, not just communication students.

Option 4) Passive viewing of visual media

• is not a skill that is typically associated with reading.
• While visual media may be a form of communication that is read or interpreted, passive viewing does not require any active engagement or analysis.