Speech

	Speech & Debate

	Debate I Grades 9-12 Debate II Grades 10-12 Debate III Grades 11-12 1 credit Prerequisites: Debate I-none; Debate I and II-completion of Debate I and teacher approval	These courses develop skills in analysis, research, and organization and provide opportunities to prepare and present debates in a variety of debate contexts. Debate I is a pre-competition class. Students may have the opportunity to debate in at least one TFA qualifying tournament. Major emphasis in Debate II and III will be placed on TFA, NFL, and UIL competition, which includes traveling to tournaments.
	Oral Interpretation I Grades 9-12 Oral Interpretation II Grades 10-12 Oral Interpretation III Grades 10-12 1 credit Prerequisites: Oral Interpretation I-none; Oral Interpretation II and III-completion of Oral Interpretation I and teacher approval	These courses furnish opportunities for students to develop competencies in analysis, adaptation, and performance of literature for an audience. Major emphasis in Oral Interpretation II and III will be placed on TFA, NFL, and UIL competition.
	Public Speaking I Grades 9-12 Public Speaking II Grades 10-12 Public Speaking III Grades 10-12 1 credit Prerequisites: Public Speaking I-none; Public Speaking II and III-completion of Public Speaking I and teacher approval	Emphasis in this course will be on the practical application of speech skills, The course will include an exploration of the following: concepts of rhetoric, outstanding public speakers of the past and present, topic selection, research skills, organization of ideas, selection of language, preparation and presentation of speeches, delivery skills, listening skills, and evaluation skills. Students will be expected to compete in speech competition.
	Independent Study/Speech Grades 10-12 1 credit Prerequisites: Public Speaking I or Oral Interpretation I or Debate I and teacher approval	Independent study in speech provides opportunity for advanced students to plan, organize, produce, perform, and evaluate a project that enables them to develop advanced skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
	Communication Applications Grades 10-12 1 credit Prerequisites: None	Subject areas included in this course are the identification, analysis, development, and evaluation of communication skills necessary for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations.
	Communication Applications (Dual enrollment-McMurry University) Grades 11-12 1/2 High School Speech Credit/3 College Semester Hours Prerequisites: None	An introductory study and application of the basic principles of communication. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of communication skills that can be applied in interpersonal, small group, public speaking and mass media contexts. Specific concepts explored by this course include self concept and esteem, leadership, conflict managements, diversity and intercultural communication issues, listening, nonverbal, communication anxieties, and ethical considerations as both the sender and receiver of messages. This course fulfills the graduation requirement for Communication Applications. This course if offered the Fall semester on the Cooper High School campus but is open to all AISD juniors and seniors. For dual enrollment information see pages 14-20 in the HS Program Guide.