This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support. Satisfactory scores on the Reading and English Placement Tests. This course introduces the principles of debate.
Emphasis is placed on argument, refutation, research, and logic.
Upon completion, students should be able to use research skills and logic in the presentation of ideas within the context of formal debate.