Learning to understand and discuss controversial topics. Fact-finding and presentation of information that relates to and supports one side of a controversial topic. Classroom experience in speech presentation and decision making based on factual presentations and logical conclusions. Teaches the art of listening, outlining and arranging material, and body and voice usage in oral communication. Covers verbal responsibilities in information exchange and group communication experience.
Students participate in resume writing, letters of application and the job interview.
Practice in leadership and conducting of effective meetings. Theory and practice of the art of oral interpretation to stimulate an understanding and responsiveness to prose, poetry and drama, and to develop the ability to convey to others, through oral reading, an appreciation of literature. Prior experience in public speaking and faculty permission. Advanced study for competitive speakers. Students develop competition-worthy speeches with faculty guidance.