Debating and Public Speaking

This course is designed to help students improve their debating, public speaking, argumentation, and critical thinking skills. Students will learn the important skills required for successful public speaking and debate, including effective brainstorming of topics, structuring a speech, delivery techniques, argumentation and rebuttal, and audience engagement. Topics covered will include impromptu speaking, persuasive speaking, and parliamentary debate (prepared and impromptu). Students will be asked to complete several small take-home assignments, including a persuasive speech and a prepared parliamentary debate. Students who want to gain confidence when speaking in a classroom, or simply improve their public speaking skills will find this course and its accompanying materials helpful.

A 13% HST Tax is applicable to non-credit academic programs.

• Candidates: Ages 12 - 15
• Dates:
  • Session 1: July 15 to 19, 2024
  • Session 2: July 22 to 26, 2024
  • Session 3: July 29 to August 2, 2024
  • Session 4: August 12 to 16, 2024
• Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
• Fee: $585