Public Speaking students study the nature of oral communication while they develop effective speaking skills. Areas include oral interpretation, oral reporting, and extemporaneous persuasion. Video tape recordings are used to enhance the learning process.
Speeches receive written or oral critiques from the instructor.
Grades 9 and 10. Required of all freshmen and new sophomores. They will master most of the same skills in communication that are included in the Public Speaking course. Students who are substantially involved in the spring semester Debate program after completing the fall semester program may count that experience as an academic credit with the approval of the Communications Department Chair. See Academic Policies Section.