Course Descriptions

Debate [1]
Prerequisite: None
Students will study specific formats and forums for debate. They will learn processes of logic and critical thinking as they prepare briefs and cases. They will participate in the debate process in the roles of witness, questioner, and auditor, and they will make evaluations of arguments. They will make debate presentations in classroom and tournament situations.

Oral Interpretation I [1]
Prerequisite: None
Students in this course will study such principles of oral interpretation of literature as selection and analysis of literature, performance techniques, and criteria for evaluation. They will participate in presentations in classroom and tournament situations.

Communication Applications [.5]
Prerequisite: None
This required state-designed speech course is a mandatory communication course for all high school students. The goal is for students to learn effective interpersonal skills, verbal and non-verbal messages, presentation skills, and interview skills in order to be successful in the workplace. Students will give informal presentations and one formal speech.
All students must complete this course for the
.5-speech credit required for graduation.