Course ID:  451601
YR
Course Name: Debate I
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: Debate II

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 learn to write, present and compete in various public speaking events. They will make debate presentations in class. Successful completion of this course will also satisfy the speech requirement for graduation.

Course ID:  452601
YR
Course Name: Debate II
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Debate I

What's Next: Debate III

This is the second course for those students wishing to continue their study of debate. Students will study specific formats and forums for debate. They will learn processes of logic and critical thinking. They will learn to write, present and compete in various public speaking events. They will make debate presentations in classroom and tournament situations.

Course ID:  453601
YR
Course Name: Debate III
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Debate II

What's Next: NONE

This is the third course for those students wishing to continue their study of debate. 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 learn to write, present and compete in various public speaking events. They will make debate presentations in classroom and tournament situations.

Course ID:  453631
YR
Course Name: Debate III Honors
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Debate II, interview, and application may be required

What's Next: NONE

This course requires a contract for completion of course requirements in order to receive honors credit. Although encompassing the same debate skills and course expectations as the regular debate course, this class has an added emphasis on research and individualized study, leading to the development of comprehensive debate skills.

Course ID:  454731
YR
Course Name: Independent Study in Speech Honors
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Oral Interpretation or Debate, audition and application may be required

What's Next: NONE

This course is designed to provide opportunity for advanced students to plan, organize, produce, perform and evaluate a project that enables them to develop advanced skills in communication, critical thinking and problem solving. Students must be highly organized and self–motivated for the personalized, independent nature of this course.