Academics
Add a Debate Class to Your Schedule This Fall!
If you need an elective or would like to improve your speaking skills, please sign up for SPCH 314!
Looking for an elective? Eager to improve your public speaking and research skills? Consider registering for SPCH 314 INTERCOLLEGIATE DEBATING in the Fall 2022 semester.
In SPCH 314, students learn how to craft and make arguments in a friendly and low-pressure environment.
The class covers the basics of argumentation theory, provides numerous opportunities for practice debates, and dives into the details of important political debates in the United States (economics, foreign policy, social media, etc.).
SPCH 314 is a student-centered class that is tailored to the needs and goals of each individual student. Working closely with the instructor, students identify areas for improvement in their presentation skills and work to refine them throughout the semester, with many opportunities for tailored and personalized mentoring.
The class is highly recommended to anybody looking for a fun and rewarding elective class, to students interested in participating on the University of Mississippi debate team, and to anyone who enjoys arguing and debating. The research and presentation skills emphasized by SPCH 314 should be helpful to students of all majors.
If you are interested or have questions, please feel free to contact the course instructor at jwjustic@olemiss.edu.