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This course will offer students an opportunity to discover and develop their public speaking abilities. Students will learn how to effectively deliver a speech in front of an audience, and they will analyze famous speeches (both past and present) while incorporating proven techniques into their own presentations. The second half of the course will focus on the art of debate, including making arguments, refutations, and utilizing rhetorical devices.
Students will be reading a number from varied texts, including Jay Heinrichs’ Thank You For Arguing, excerpts from Speeches That Changed the World, Brad Phillips’ 101 Ways to Open a Speech, The Silent Language of Leaders (a text on body language), as well as numerous videos and podcasts.
GRADING SCALE
- speeches & debates 50%
- forums, outlines, et al. 15%
- quizzes, peer logs, et al. 15%
- final exam 20%
It is essential that students understand the late work policies and procedures for Northwood's English Department. This document is available in long-form on my home page.
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