Welcome to the Department of Interpersonal Communication (IPC). IPC is in the School of Communication Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Communication is pervasive in our daily 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
Chair
302 West Hall
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403-0234
419.372.7653
fax: 419.372.0202