Debate
Description: This one semester course is designed to teach the foundations of comparing and contrasting ideas using the platform of debate theory. Everything you would like your student to learn in the area of communication will be put into practice with this activity. Not only will communication skills and confidence be refined, but thinking and reasoning awakened. We will be using the formal team cross-examination debate style, learning to debate on both sides of a specified resolution. Besides learning the theory of debate and its terminology, there will be vigorous classroom practice.
Tutor: Joshua DeLeon
Length: One Semester
Level: 9th - 12th grade
Prerequisite: None
Homework: One hour per day
Text Requirement: Parents should order the current year Blue Book Evidence Book, NCFCA edition (Not STOA) from www.monumentpublishing.com.
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
Description: This one semester course is designed to teach the foundations of comparing and contrasting ideas using the platform of debate theory. Everything you would like your student to learn in the area of communication will be put into practice with this activity. Not only will communication skills and confidence be refined, but thinking and reasoning awakened. We will be using the formal team cross-examination debate style, learning to debate on both sides of a specified resolution. Besides learning the theory of debate and its terminology, there will be vigorous classroom practice.
Tutor: Joshua DeLeon
Length: One Semester
Level: 9th - 12th grade
Prerequisite: None
Homework: One hour per day
Text Requirement: Parents should order the current year Blue Book Evidence Book, NCFCA edition (Not STOA) from www.monumentpublishing.com.
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
Public Speaking
Second Semester
Description: What is feared more than death itself? Public speaking! It turns out, that only 19% of Americans are afraid of dying, while 25.9% are afraid of public speaking. Can you do anything to reduce your student’s fear of public speaking? Yes, you can, by providing clear instruction and opportunities for practice. Using IEW's material for Public Speaking, this class will include a thorough concentration on public speaking with an emphasis on content and delivery. Its objectives include expanding speaking and listening skills, increasing poise and confidence, enhancing thinking and critical analysis, and developing the organization of various speech outlines into polished finished products. Class periods will include both impromptu and prepared speaking along with discussion of speaking skills, fun speaking exercises, and both informative and persuasive speaking styles. All students are welcome. If desired, this class provides excellent preparation for the PSEO Public Speaking course that can be taken in 11th or 12th grades.
Tutor: Michelle Whalen
Length: One semester
Level: 7th – 12th grades
Prerequisite: None
Homework: a concentrated 30 minutes a day
Students should bring: 3-ring binder, paper and writing utensils
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
Second Semester
Description: What is feared more than death itself? Public speaking! It turns out, that only 19% of Americans are afraid of dying, while 25.9% are afraid of public speaking. Can you do anything to reduce your student’s fear of public speaking? Yes, you can, by providing clear instruction and opportunities for practice. Using IEW's material for Public Speaking, this class will include a thorough concentration on public speaking with an emphasis on content and delivery. Its objectives include expanding speaking and listening skills, increasing poise and confidence, enhancing thinking and critical analysis, and developing the organization of various speech outlines into polished finished products. Class periods will include both impromptu and prepared speaking along with discussion of speaking skills, fun speaking exercises, and both informative and persuasive speaking styles. All students are welcome. If desired, this class provides excellent preparation for the PSEO Public Speaking course that can be taken in 11th or 12th grades.
Tutor: Michelle Whalen
Length: One semester
Level: 7th – 12th grades
Prerequisite: None
Homework: a concentrated 30 minutes a day
Students should bring: 3-ring binder, paper and writing utensils
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
SPE 1075: Public Speaking (PSEO UNW)
First Semester
3 credits
Wendy Lokke (Professor)
Theory, composition, delivery, and criticism of public speeches. The course has five goals. First, students should learn to participate in public deliberation by analyzing and crafting speeches to persuade fellow citizens regarding matters of policy. Second, the course provides students with an opportunity to develop competencies in research, argumentation, and writing. Third, the course provides students the opportunity to gain confidence and delivery skills as public speakers. Fourth, the course teaches some elements of basic communication theory. Finally, the course incorporates civic engagement through its content and context in an effort to encourage community awareness. Together, these goals will help students to become more adept at public speaking and better prepared for civic participation and leadership .
Class Materials Textbook: provided by UNW
Level: 11th – 12th grades
Prerequisite: acceptance into UNW PSEO program
Class Tuition: $40 rental and administration fee
First Semester
3 credits
Wendy Lokke (Professor)
Theory, composition, delivery, and criticism of public speeches. The course has five goals. First, students should learn to participate in public deliberation by analyzing and crafting speeches to persuade fellow citizens regarding matters of policy. Second, the course provides students with an opportunity to develop competencies in research, argumentation, and writing. Third, the course provides students the opportunity to gain confidence and delivery skills as public speakers. Fourth, the course teaches some elements of basic communication theory. Finally, the course incorporates civic engagement through its content and context in an effort to encourage community awareness. Together, these goals will help students to become more adept at public speaking and better prepared for civic participation and leadership .
- Students will become confident, articulate communicators by gaining theoretical and practical knowledge of public speaking with a focus on civic persuasion.
- Students will learn to research and organize ideas to create a clear, concise, and engaging presentation.
- Students will learn to analyze and adapt speech content and delivery for different audiences.
- Students will improve their individual speaking style by studying public speaking skills as both a speaker and an observer.
- Students will develop their critical thinking skills through the exploration of issues of civic importance and the development compelling arguments.
Class Materials Textbook: provided by UNW
Level: 11th – 12th grades
Prerequisite: acceptance into UNW PSEO program
Class Tuition: $40 rental and administration fee
