SPEECH/DEBATE PAIRING The semester-long courses Speech and Debate are paired. Students who enroll in Speech will automatically be enrolled in Debate. 

Designed to improve students’ ability to function in any speaking situation, this semester course emphasizes the basic concepts of speaking as a transfer of understood messages, particularly as communication between a single speaker and an audience. Students learn how to prepare and present extemporaneous speeches and develop active listening skills as well as negation skills imperative for the business world. In addition, students plan persuasive speeches and receive training in research methods. This course is excellent for building presentation skills.