Communications Application
Here is what we'll be working on:

• Intrapersonal Study
• Interpersonal Evaluation
• Group Collaboration
• Anger Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Job Hunting
• Resume Writing
• Interviewing Skills
• Public Speaking

Debate
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Course Descriptions

Communications Applications (0960)
Grades: 9-12    Length: 1 semester     Credit: ½ credit      GPA weight: 1.0
This course emphasizes:

• the communication process
• interpersonal development and group dynamics
• oral presentations and interviewing skills

Debate (0970)
Grades: 10-12     Length: 2 semesters     Credit: 1credit per year      GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisite: Communications applications preferred

Note: Students will be required to participate in UIL debate and speech events.

This course emphasizes:

• the study of fundamentals of debate, topic research, and extemporaneous speaking
• tournament practice and procedures

English III (0030)
Grade: 11    Length: 2 semesters     Credit: 1credit per year      GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English II
This course emphasizes:

• the development of American literature
• utilizing techniques of research, grammar, usage and mechanics, and vocabulary to generate a variety of written materials
• employing the writing process to develop composition skills by writing a variety of multi-paragraph essays of increasing complexity; emphasis on Exit Level TAKS ELA
• developing the reading comprehension skills needed for mastery of the Exit Level TAKS ELA