Students develop fundamental skills of effective communication, with emphasis on listening, speaking, discussing, researching, planning, and presenting. Students will become familiar with all events offered for competition by the National Forensics League and will specialize in at least two events. Students have various opportunities to present, receive feedback, refine, and re-present and develop the competencies to become an effective oral communicator. This course is recommended for students in the Media Studies and Communications SLC and students interested in joining the Speech and Debate Club.