SPEECH & DEBATE

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: None

Professional communication blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics and conduct internet research. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: Each course is taken in a coherent sequence. The student will be enrolled in Debate I, regardless of grade level, in the first year of participation. 

Students will explore the processes of logic and critical thinking in relation to debate forums. They will write case constructions and single-issue briefs. Cross-examination techniques will be explored. Students will present debates and participate in U.I.L. Debate. 

COURSE CODES: DEBAT1, DEBAT2, DEBAT3

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: Debate III

Students will explore the processes of logic and critical thinking in relation to debate forums. They will write case constructions and single-issue briefs. Cross-examination techniques will be explored. Students will present debates and participate in U.I.L. Debate. 

COURSE NOTES: Students enrolled in Debate IV will receive an Independent Study in Speech credit on their transcript.