Interpersonal and Public Communication

Interpersonal and Public Communication (IPC)

The complete description of Interpersonal and Public Communication is found in the Department of Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts in the College of Communication & Fine Arts.

IPC 195 Intercultural Communication 3(3-0) Sp
Content focuses on how values, attitudes and beliefs influence communication among people from different cultural backgrounds.

IPC 251 Foundations of Communication Theory 3(3-0) F, Sp
Basic theories pertaining to spoken symbolic interaction, focusing mainly on the psychological and sociological aspects of interpersonal communication and public address.

IPC 255 Special Topics in Interpersonal Public Communication 1-6(Spec) D
Varied topics of current interest; listed in the Schedule of Classes.

IPC 264 Organizational Communication 3(3-0) F
Current communication theories and practices in the modern formal organization. Especially recommended for students on preprofessional curricula.

IPC 267 Introduction to Debate 3(3-0) F, Sp
Prepares students without experience to gain understanding of theory and practice of debate. Recommended for prelaw, prebusiness, urban government students, and teachers.

IPC 269 Practicum in Debate/Forensics 2-8(Spec) F, Sp
Opportunities for intensive research on topics in debate and various forms of forensics for students in the University forensics program. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

IPC 301 Survey of Research in Speech Communication 3(3-0) F, Sp
An introduction to the research and its methodologies in speech communication. Students will read and write about primary research in the discipline. Prerequisite: A grade of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251.

IPC 353 Communication in Small Groups 3(3-0) F, Sp
Theories and application of the methods surrounding small-group interaction processes.

IPC 357 Public Speaking 3(3-0) F, Sp
Theories and techniques for creating public speeches. Designed for students who seek to improve public-speaking skills.

IPC 361 Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication 3(3-0) F, Sp
Assists the student in understanding the interpersonal communication process and in analyzing barriers to its effectiveness.

IPC 362 Male-Female Communication 3(3-0) F, Sp
Focuses on the role of communication in the creation and perpetuation of gender stereotypes. Emphasis on personal growth and awareness in a variety of contexts. Identical to WST 362.

IPC 363 Principles and Types of Interviewing 3(3-0) F, Sp
Study of establishing and achieving communication goals in a variety of formalized interviewing contexts. Emphasis given to question development and interviewing skills.

IPC 365 Persuasion 3(3-0) Sp
Application of theories and principles underlying attitude change.

IPC 367 Nonverbal Communication 3(3-0) F
Examines the nonlanguage dimensions of communication in several social settings: dyadic, small group, crosscultural, and subcultural.

IPC 401 Capstone in Communication 3(3-0) Sp
Designed to help students integrate their communication knowledge and develop higher order thinking and interaction skills by applying them to professional and real-world situations. Prerequisites: IPC 251, 301 with a grade of C or better; IPC 353, 357, and 361; plus 9 more hours toward the IPC major.

IPC 461 Communication in Leadership 3(3-0) F, Sp
Theory and practice in leadership skills with special emphasis on oral communication. Examines leadership in both voluntary and nonvoluntary organizations. Prerequisites: Grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251, 301; or permission of instructor.

IPC 464 Communication Internship 1-6(Spec) Sp, Su
Designed to apply a variety of classroom concepts and skills within a supervised organizational setting. Prerequisite: Prior written approval of IPC internship coordinator. Limited to junior and senior IPC majors and minors.

IPC 468 Theories of Interpersonal Communication 3(3-0)
Survey of interpersonal communication theories. Focuses on current issues and concepts in the area of interpersonal relationships. Prerequisites: IPC 251, 301, with a grade of C (2.0) or better; IPC 361; or permission of instructor

IPC 490 Independent Study Each 1-4(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Student-initiated study guided by faculty member or faculty committee. Undergraduate prerequisites: An overall B average; permission of advisor and instructor (and completion of form).

IPC 495 Communication Facilitation 2-6(Spec) F, Sp
Guided experience as teaching assistant in a communication class. Students will have the opportunity to develop interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and supervisory communication skills in an applied setting. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

IPC 555 Special Topics in Interpersonal and Public Communication 1-9(Spec) D
Current topics of each semester listed in the Class Schedule. Three hours each; maximum credit 9 hours. Prerequisites: Grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251, 301; or permission of instructor.

IPC 558 Historical Backgrounds of Communication Theory 3(3-0) D
Theories of rhetoric and communication from the classical, medieval, and Renaissance periods studied in a comprehensive historical philosophical survey. Prerequisites: Grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251, 301; or permission of instructor.

IPC 560 Communication and Change: The Diffusion of Ideas and Information 3(3-0) D
Research and methods of communicating changes into existing social systems. Prerequisites: Grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251, 301; or permission of instructor.

IPC 561 Communication in Conflict Management 3(3-0) F, Sp
Theory, research, and practical application of managing conflicts through communication. Focuses on conflict between people in the contexts of family, group, and organizations. Prerequisites: Grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251, 301; or permission of instructor.

IPC 562 Family Communication 3(3-0) F, Sp
The study of verbal and nonverbal communication processes, patterns, and problems in the family. The uniqueness of the family system as a communication context is emphasized. Prerequisites: Grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251, 301; or permission of instructor.

IPC 565 Communication Training in Organizations 3(3-0) D
This course examines the role of training in improving communication in organizations. The course discusses the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational communication training. Prerequisites: Grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251, 301; 264; or permission of instructor

IPC 569 Communication in the Classroom 3(3-0) F, Sp
Integrated research from several fields describing communication patterns among students and teacher-to-student within school settings. Designed for students interested in teaching or administration. Prerequisites: Completion of 56 hours of undergraduate credit, or permission of the instructor.

IPC 594 Directing Speech Activities 3(3-0) D
Designed to provide the student or the professional teacher with the skills needed to coach and administer forensic activities on the high school level. Prerequisites: Grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251, 301; or permission of instructor.

For 600 and 700 level course descriptions consult the current Graduate Bulletin.

IPC 602 Qualitative Research Methods 3(3-0) Sp (Odd Year)

IPC 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)

IPC 660 Seminar in Interpersonal Communication 3-9(Spec) D IPC 661 Contemporary Communication Theory 3(3-0) Sp

IPC 662 Advanced Persuasion 3(3-0) D

IPC 664 Advanced Organizational Communication 3(3-0) F (Odd Year)

IPC 665 Seminar in Communication and Negotiation in Employee Relations 3(3-0) D

IPC 667 Advanced Studies in Intercultural Communication 3(3-0) D

IPC 668 Seminar in Interpersonal Communication 3(3-0) F

IPC 750 Rhetorical Criticism 3(3-0) Sp (Even Year)

IPC 764 Communication Internship 1-6(Spec) Sp, Su

IPC 790 Advanced Independent Study Each 1-4(Spec) F, Sp, Su

IPC 798 Thesis 1-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su

Credit Limitation. Courses in the Department that are subject to graduate credit limitation under the policy covering unspecified content or variable credit are: IPC 555, IPC 660, IPC 764, IPC 790.

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