Speech and Debate aims to develop students' skills and confidence in the areas of public speaking, research, and debate by honing the use of debating skills in analyzing various social, political, and economic issues. The course will cover argumentation, refutation, case construction, adjudication, advanced debating strategies, and fundamentals of effective public speaking. This course is highly recommended for students who wish to compete with the SolBridge Debate Society but is open to all students who wish to learn the relevant skills. Students in this class will be prepared for successful competition in local, national, and international competitions. Though students in the class may choose not to compete in tournaments, they will still participate in in-class debates, in-school competitions, and all other activities required of students preparing for tournaments.