Speech

Grade:

9

Duration:

1 Semester

Prerequisites:

Basic school supplies
Audio/video software


Credit:

0.5

Materials:

None

Description

This course is an introduction to public speaking that emphasizes the communication process, types of speeches, and argumentation.  The purpose of this course is to prepare students for public speaking situations, decrease speaker anxiety, and provide them with basic principles of research and organization needed for effective speeches.

Outline

The Communication Process
Types of Communication
Public Speaking
Persuasion
Argumentation
Culminating Project

 

Course Syllabus