Basic Speech

Basic Speech is a core, required course for graduation, which helps students understand the process of communication involved in every- day life. Students are exposed to lessons on how communication affects their lives, the process of communication, listening skills, structuring speeches, choosing effective language, and speech delivery. This course will explore six basic units of communication: Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Improvisation, Nonverbal, Oral Interpretation of Literature, and Argumentation.  All students will be required to present each of the Essential Speeches associated with these unites in order to earn credit for the course.