Overview of Events
Speech
In speech competition, students select the style of speech they like, as well as their topic. Style options fall into three categories: platform speeches, limited prep, and interpretation events.
Platform Speeches
- Persuasive Speaking/Oratory
- Informative Speaking
- After Dinner Speaking
- Rhetorical Criticism/Communication Analysis
Limited Prep
- Extemporaneous Speaking
- Impromptu Speaking
Interpretation Events
- Prose Interpretation
- Poetry Interpretation
- Dramatic Interpretation
- Program of Oral Interpretation
- Duo Interpretation
Debate
In addition to speaking events, the IC Debate and Speech Team competes in National Forensics Association Lincoln-Douglas (NFA-LD) debate. Lincoln-Douglas debate style at the collegiate level is a one-on-one policy format, different from high school LD.
This debate style discusses US federal government policy over a certain topic area, such as nuclear weapons, immigration, alternative energy, etc. The resolution is developed and chosen by a committee, serving as the sole topic for the academic year.