Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze techniques and styles typically used in election campaigns. This course introduces theory and history of persuasive speaking, covering critical thinking skills in analyzing problems, assessing solutions, and communicating the information to an audience. Emphasis is placed on analysis, evidence, reasoning, and library and field research used to enhance persuasive public speaking skills. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of persuasive speaking in a public setting. 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. Emphasis is placed on argument, refutation, research, and logic. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in research skills, logic, and presentation of ideas within the context of formal debate. Copyright UNC 2000.