Introduction to Speech
Introduces the field of speech through a laboratory setting that seeks to break down barriers of stage fright. Teaches the elements of pantomime, basic interpretation, children’s storytelling and acting and public speaking. Includes speeches such as personal experience, demonstration and informative speeches. Includes the areas of poetry and theater history.
- For grades 9 and 10
- Offered both semesters
Debate I
Develops research and analytical skills through extensive case writing and practice rounds in Lincoln-Douglas Debate format. Instructs in writing debate cases. Encourages students to participate in the school’s forensic team.
- No prerequisite
- First semester only
Debate II
Surveys philosophy, starting with the Greeks and ending with modern philosophers Rand, Rawls and Adler. Uses the Socratic method of teaching with an emphasis on active student learning. Students present a final oral philosopher project.
- Prerequisite: Debate I
- Second semester only
Drama
Teaches the basic principles of interpretation and acting in the school’s 600-seat theater. Encourages students to demonstrate a mastery of several genres of acting and to do some improvisational work.
- For seniors only
- Prerequisite: One-half credit in another speech course
- Second semester only
Performing Arts
Develops in-depth the skills of interpretation, characterization, and presentation of interpretative cuttings. Includes performance projects such as a missionary story, impromptu duo acting scenes, a humorous skit, and duo interpretation. Tours the University radio and television productions and utilizes their equipment in structured demonstrations to create a newscast and to use green screen technology to create a commercial.
- For grades 11 and 12
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Speech is recommended
- First semester only
Public Speaking
Teaches students in a college-prep speech course to research, write and deliver their own speeches—informative, persuasive, devotional and sales. Workshops speeches in a laboratory setting with multiple short speaking assignments.
- For grades 10–12
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Speech is recommended
- Second semester only
Dual Credit Courses
Juniors and seniors interested in taking dual credit speech courses should review requirements for taking dual credit courses here and may explore Bob Jones University’s course listing for additional course options.
COM 101 Fundamentals of Speech
- May be taken in lieu of Public Speaking