Speech and Debate

Speech and Debate introduces and acquaints the student with the skills and art of public speaking. The student will learn the theories and techniques involved in preparing a speech, the strategies involved in delivering a speech as well as the tactics of a formal debate. Students will be exposed to a variety of speech types including: personal introduction, testimony, informative, persuasive, demonstration, technological, Bible Study, individual and team debates, and a variety of impromptus.

This course is part of a dual enrollment program with Colorado Christian University and is worth 3 college credits. Students taking this course will potentially follow a modified academic calendar, and will also need to register with CCU (When registering, identify the courses being taught by Imago Dei Academy, and select those)

Students willing to accommodate a more rigorous academic schedule can receive a considerable discount on package courses. Schedule a free consultation with Kepler’s Academic Advisor for more details.

Course Objectives

Speech and Debate is designed to:

1. Expose a variety of speech and debate types;
2. Curtail the appropriate research for the specific speech type;
3. Survey the historical and theological foundations of speech-acts
4. Lead students to deliver informative, persuasive, demonstration and a variety of specialized presentations; and
5. Connect effective speech delivery to pragmatic success.

Texts

• BJU Sound Speech: Public Speaking & Communication Studies, Student Edition