Communication
Applications
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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. (One
semester) |
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Speech
Communications
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In
this two semester course students investigate the communication
process. They will research, write, and present a variety of speeches.
The study of legislative and competitive debate, group discussion,
and interpersonal communication will provide further opportunities
to develop communication skills. (Grades 10-12) |
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Intro to Radio
&
Television |
The
broadcast media are ever present in our lives. Intro to Radio/TV provides
a one semester overview of the TV and radio industries that so profoundly
affect our lives. Students will develop skills in media literacy to
help them become more knowledgeable media consumers. (Grades 11-12) |
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Communications
Major
Studies |
This
two-year program is available only on the Plano East Senior High School
campus where the Plano ISD cable television studio is located. Students
get an overview of the communications industry including speech, television,
radio, film and broadcast journalism. The research, write, tape, and
edit individual video projects, as well as receive hands-on training
in the production end of the industry. (Grades 11-12) |
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Debate
I |
Students
learn processes of logic and critical thinking as they prepare for
competitive debate. They will make debate presentations in classroom
and may earn the right to participate as members of their school's
debate team. (Grades 9-12) |
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Oral
Interpretation I |
Students
in this course study such principles of oral interpretation
of literature as selection and analysis of literature, performance
techniques, and criteria for evaluation. They participate in
presentations in the classroom and may earn the right to participate
as members of their school's debate team. (Grades 9-12) |
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Debate II-III
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Advanced courses
for students continuing their study of debate. (Grades 10-12) |
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Oral Interpretation
II-III
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Advanced courses
for students continuing their study of oral interpretation. (Grades
10-12) |
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Independent
Study
Speech
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This course allows
high-achieving students to do research and produce original work in
print or some other medium. Students wishing to enroll in a fourth
year of study in Debate or Oral Interpretation select this course.
(Grade 12) |
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Middle School
Speech
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Many
schools offer a six week introduction to public speaking as part of
a year long exploratory "wheel" where students are introduced to a
variety of subjects. Students also have their first opportunities
to compete in competitive speech tournaments. |
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6th Grade
Speech
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In this elective course,
emphasis is on building self-confidence as a communicator. Students
sharpen their listening skills and learn the basics of speech delivery. |
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7th Grade
Speech
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An elective course
where students are introduced to research skills and both verbal and
non-verbal communication. Students are trained in media awareness
and group communication skills. |
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8th Grade
Speech
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This elective course
trains students in intermediate research skills, analysis of information,
and critical thinking skills. Students develop current issue awareness
and practice advanced delivery skills.
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