Intro to Speech & Debate 1

nterested in further development of foundational communication skills?  This course is designed to promote critical thinking, sound reasoning, and effective delivery while challenging students to always communicate truth with integrity and grace.  We might not all find ourselves in jobs/roles that require public speaking/debating on a regular basis, but we will ALL find ourselves in jobs/roles/situations where we are called to speak.  Unexpected opportunities arise regularly in our daily lives, and it’s great to have tools to assist us in effective communication. Practicing impromptu speaking, as well as preparing respectful argumentation through value debate, will help build these skills as well as build student confidence. We will have lots of fun as students discover and practice the common characteristics of good speaking, whether it be to inform, entertain, persuade, or simply speak to someone one-on-one.   No prior experience necessary for this class – just a willingness to try new things in a safe & fun environment.   This class also pairs well with the Worldview & Apologetics course as a two-hour block.  This course is a pre-requisite for Speech & Debate 2.