Beginner Online Weekly Classes
☻ New Student Beginner Elementary Class ☻
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Dates:
September 19-December 20, 2020 @once a week on Saturday or Sunday 8 students max per class Class Description and Goal: This is an introductory class to public speaking and debate. The goal of this class is for all students to gain a basic understanding of the activity in a fun and positive environment. Though the class teaches both speech and debate, this class places a greater emphasis on speech than debate (75% Speech, 25% Debate) This class is designed assuming that the student has not taken any speech and debate classes before and will cover the basics of public speaking including, but not limited to: ☻ Body language, vocal variety, tone, and eye contact ☻ Speech writing, research, and memorization ☻ Basics of argumentation, cross examination, and case writing ☻ Listening and being a respectful audience member to others Pre-Requisites: ☻ This weekly class is designed for students with little to no experience in speech and debate. Beginner Educational Class Options Saturdays* 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM Students in this class will be encouraged to compete but it won't be required. Beginner Competitive Class Options Sundays 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Students should attend at least one tournament in speech by the end of the semester. Tuition: $600 *classes may conflict with competition dates, keep that in mind when making your choice for class. Missed class for competition can be made up on another date/time or by watching recording of class of that day. Note: There will be no class on the week of Thanksgiving (November 28th & 29th). We will accept the first 8 students who enroll in each class and waitlist the rest until we confirm another instructor. |
Please only register for this class if you are certain this is your correct experience level.