Summer: Introduction to Speech and Debate

Department: English
Open to: 9th-10th grades
Period: 1 or 2
Length: 5 weeks
Tuition: $495

In this class, students will be introduced to the two primary forms of debate used in interscholastic speech and debate tournaments: Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Policy Debate. The course will focus on research skills, public speaking, and rhetorical methods. Each student will participate in a number of practice debates as part of the class. This course is ideal for those wanting to compete on the Loyola Speech and Debate Team.