Beginner Non-Competitive Speech & Debate
☻ Ohlone College (Fremont Campus or Newark Center) ☻
Did you know that speech and debate are actually two distinct areas of study?! Well, during this summer course, The Golden State Academy will tackle both disciplines. Our goal is that by the end of the class, students will be able to find themselves surrounded by people they call family. Students will have the opportunity to work with both state and nationally renowned coaches. Our goal is to ensure that students break out of their shell and feel confident when speaking in front of a crowd. Additionally, we teach important concepts that will increase their ability to stay engaging and professional while speaking. Students will learn researching and critical thinking skills that will prove valuable in life regardless of their future. In this class students will be introduced to prepared and unprepared speech events, and debate via spontaneous argumentation. This program is highly recommended for students with little to no experience, but students with experience are welcomed to join us as well!
Location:
Ohlone College, Fremont Campus OR Ohlone College, Newark Center (for camps)
Camp Dates:
Session 1: 10 June 2024 - 20 June 2024
Session 3: 8 July 2024 - 18 July 2024
Session 4: 22 July 2024 - 1 August 2024
Camp Times:
AM: 8:30 AM-11:45 AM
PM: 12:30 PM-3:45 PM
Grades:
3-6th graders
7-12th graders
Program Types:
☻ Introduction to Public Speaking and Debate
During this class, students will break out of their shell and feel confident when speaking in front of a crowd while working with both state and nationally renowned coaches. We will teach the process that will increase the student's ability to stay engaging and professional while speaking. Additionally, students will learn research and critical thinking skills that will prove invaluable in life regardless of their future. In this class, students will be introduced to unprepared speech and debate via spontaneous argumentation. This program is highly recommended for students with little to no experience, but students with experience are welcome to join us as well!
☻ Introduction to Prepared Speech and Debate
In this class students will now take the structure they have learned in impromptu and spar debate and apply in a prepared format. Students will either write an informative or persuasive speech and for debate, will be introduced to congressional debate where they will research and write arguments in favor of legislation that they can understand and relate to. Students will learn researching skills including how to verify if a source is credible or valid, how to properly summarize or quote sources as well as how to give effective speeches using presentation and delivery skills required for both platform speeches and congressional debates. Students will end the camp with a mock round of students presenting speeches as well as debates. This class is recommended for students with prior knowledge of speech and debate. Students who are new are encouraged to take our intro to public speaking and debate class instead.
Tuition:
$495 excluding materials
Note: Program not eligible for promotional discounts aside those available on Ohlone's registration page.
Health Protocols:
Covid-19 vaccination is no longer required, but Ohlone may require students to wear a mask based on the Ohlone College guidelines at the time of the program start date.
Registration:
Please click the corresponding buttons below to see the registration details. These sessions are divided by program type, date, and time
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