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Bienvendido, Dobro požalovat', Witamy, Fòonying, Svāgat, Benvenuta, Willkommen, Bienvenue and Welcome to the Department of Communication (COMM). The department is in the School of Media & Communication within the College
of Arts & Sciences, and is housed in West Hall.
Communication is pervasive in our lives. It produces and expresses our identities and relationships, shapes our interpersonal
conversations and professional performances, influences our interpretations of political and social issues, and evolves with
innovations in media and technology. Our ability to interpret, evaluate, and improve upon various types of human communication
is imperative in an increasingly complex and global culture. Thus, the study of communication at BGSU equips students to
cultivate critical thinking, intellectual and professional leadership, critical consumption of information, and ethical communication
practices that foster social responsibility.
The department provides opportunities for students to gain experience in public speaking, to develop skills in argumentation,
facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution, to engage similarities and differences in communication patterns among
diverse ethnic, racial, religious, and gendered identities, to enhance leadership skills, to become critical consumers of
mediated and political discourses, and to produce social change through local, national, and global outreach.
Coursework emphasizes the role of communication in relational, organizational, intercultural, international, and political
contexts. Students develop critical thinking skills to engage communication practices and problems as they intersect with
cultures, nations, values, ethics, and politics. Students also develop the practical skills required for success in interpersonal,
professional, and public environments.
For more information about the department, please contact:
Dr. Lara Martin Lengel
Department Chair
302 West Hall
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403-0234
419.372.7653
fax: 419.372.0202
comm@BGSU.edu
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