(Formerly SPCH 011)
Advisory:Prior or concurrent enrollment in SPCH 101 or SPCH 101H or SPCH 130 or SPCH 140; It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU
This course trains students to participate in Rio Hondo College’s Forensic Speech and Debate Team. Emphasis is placed on preparation, including research and writing; practice; and participation in intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments and/or community events. Students learn debate, oral interpretation, limited preparation, and platform speaking. The course is appropriate for students specializing in areas involving public speaking such as law, political science, drama, and instruction. Students who sign up for the lab hours are required to compete. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.