Advanced Speech & Debate (with a Lincoln-Douglas emphasis)

U.C. and State University Certified
(10-12)
Year
Prerequisite: Recommendation of the instructor.
The course content involves the study and performance of public speaking with an emphasis on debate. Students will learn the fundamentals of public speaking through the study and performance of a wide variety of speeches and debates. Students will participate in committees, research topics of current interest, and write and debate bills in a mock congress. Students will also write and deliver speeches on a variety of subjects (ie. campaign, graduation, acceptance, persuasive, Lincoln-Douglas style debate, new scast, pet peeve, etc.) Tournament competition is encouraged but not a requirement of the course.