Grade 15 - Government & Public Administration

Principles of Public Service (Credit: 1.00)

Are you familiar with the term “public service”? When we think about public service, our thoughts often turn to professionals such police officers, EMTs, and firefighters. While these are well-known public servants, many others work to keep our communities safe, healthy, and productive. In this course, you’ll learn about many different areas of public service including education, civil engineering, and social services. You’ll also look at the requirements for public service in general as well as the specific skills needed to be successful in each area of public service. Who knows? You may even discover the career you were meant to pursue!

Public Speaking (Credit: 1.00)

The student will gain a basic understanding of public speaking and the basic elements of a speech. The student will learn strategies to effectively communicate, to adapt to different audiences, and to practice organizational methods to create engaging speech content. Throughout the course, the student will develop and present original speeches to classmates.

Public Speaking I (Credit: 1.00)

The art of public speaking is one that underpins the very foundation of Western society. This course examines those foundations in both Aristotle and Cicero's views of rhetoric, and then traces those foundations into the modern world. Students will learn not just the theory, but also the practice of effective public speaking, including how to analyze the speeches of others, build a strong argument, and speak with confidence and flair. By the end of this course, students will know exactly what makes a truly successful speech and will be able to put that knowledge to practical use.





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