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Revised August 31, 2020
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​Practice in the Art of Effective Communication and Argumentation

Course Description (Speech Type):
This course emphasizes critical thinking and effective communication through a variety of approaches, including public speaking and interpersonal, relational, intercultural, and nonverbal communication. Students analyze a range of verbal communications, from daily interactions and speeches by public officials to texts distributed through the mass media, and apply their analyses to practice and improve their own verbal communication styles and techniques.
​Course Description (Debate Type):
Students will learn to recognize and utilize logic, organization, critical thinking, public speaking, evaluation and research. Students will investigate current events/topics, participate in presentations, defend both sides of issues, use evidence effectively, evaluate sources and speeches, and apply debate techniques effectively.
​Curriculum Guide:
Speech, College Speech, Intro to Debate, and Competitive Debate all use the course framework found in the curriculum guide located at the link below.
Speech Curriculum Guide
Debate Curriculum Guide

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