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Public Speaking 3,4 (1417, 1418)


Grade Range:
 10–12
 Prerequisites:
 Public Speaking 1,2
 Course duration:
 Two semesters
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
 Elective
Course Description:
 This course is directed primarily toward platform speaking. Laboratory experiences are provided through speech and debate competitions. Emphasis is on composition and delivery of effective speeches, understanding of historical and social functions of speech, and development of thinking and listening skills for critical analysis.

State Course Code(s):
  State Course code not defined or retired.
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 Franklin and Clark, Essentials of Speech Communication, McDougal Littell, 2001.
Phillips, Basic Debate, 4th ed., Glencoe, 2001.
Timm, The Basics: Speech Communication, Southwestern Educational Publishing, 2000.