Competitive Speaking I/Oral Communication

This is a speech course offered to students interested in entering competitive speech. Areas of concentration are in dramatic and humorous interpretation, solo and duet acting, readers theatre, and poetry and prose interpretation.  Students practice communicating in  different group situations. Students learn how to prepare notes and outlines for speeches and practice giving speeches. With guidance from the speech coach, the students choose and prepare selections for competition. Participation in tournaments is encouraged, but not required. Must be able to meet AAA rules.