Speech & Debate

This is a one-semester online course that focuses on introducing students to speech and debate techniques. Throughout the course, students will analyze various readings, complete writing and speaking exercises, and participate in debates. The course will cover the foundational elements of rhetoric and different forms of claims, arguments, and evidence. Students will also develop their critical thinking skills and learn how to build solid arguments, refute an opponent’s arguments, and engage in effective debate. The course emphasizes practical application by requiring students to deliver persuasive speeches, engage in Lincoln-Douglas debates, and parliamentary debates.