Fairfax Collegiate

Persuasive Speaking 3-4

Students practice developing and delivering skillful, thoughtful, well-reasoned arguments.

Topics are of direct relevance to students. Students argue both for and against each proposition.

Instructors emphasize mutual courtesy and careful listening.

Summer 2021 Persuasive Speaking 3-4 Class Sections

Session Dates Location Time
Session I 6/14/2021 - 6/25/2021 Vienna Afternoon
Session II 6/28/2021 - 7/9/2021 Ashburn Morning
Session II 6/28/2021 - 7/9/2021 Dulles Afternoon
Session II 6/28/2021 - 7/9/2021 Online Morning
Session II 6/28/2021 - 7/9/2021 Tysons Morning
Session III 7/12/2021 - 7/23/2021 Chantilly Afternoon
Session III 7/12/2021 - 7/23/2021 Vienna Afternoon
Session IV 7/26/2021 - 8/6/2021 Ashburn Morning
Session IV 7/26/2021 - 8/6/2021 Online Afternoon
Session IV 7/26/2021 - 8/6/2021 Tysons Morning
Session V 8/9/2021 - 8/20/2021 Dulles Morning
Students write speeches on a variety of topics.
A student delivers her speech.
Students complete both group and individual assignments throughout the course.
A class watches an example of a professional persuasive speech.
Summer 2021 Public Speaking Courses