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This course builds upon learning outcomes from 'Introduction to Public Speaking' and encourages students to further develop their skills. Students will hone on their public speaking abilities and becomes more assured and assertive debaters. Through practice, planning, focus on tone, pacing and diction students will enhance their capabilities. For the final assignment, they will perform a 3-minute speech on a topic of their choosing; using techniques and methods learnt in this course that will encourage them to be more confident speakers.

Students will explore the nature and landscape of Palestine in this course. They will examine the terrain and get a better understanding of the country and various differences between cities and areas. They will learn about the port, main regions, mountains, lakes, rivers, the desert, and coastal regions. Get a better grasp of the landscape and natural beauty of Palestine!

This course introduces students to the world of TED Talks, speech writing, and researching. Students will examine various types of TED talks and methods through which they can make their speeches compelling. Explore research methods and ways to engage with the audience to create a strong talk. At the end of this course, students will participate in their own 'TED Talk' in front of their class where they will showcase a topic of their choosing.

Students will explore a brief history of Muslims and their contribution in North America. Examine the meaning of 'muslim contribution'. Look at Muslims who have made a positive impact in our society and have made strives in their respective fields. Study examples such as Peter Baker and Ali Abouchadi. For the final project, students will present a Canadian Muslim who they find inspiring.

Explore the role of activism in everyone's daily life. Address examples of actions that activists partake in their everyday life to make meaningful change. Understand how small action can lead to large change and results. Look at how change begins with an individual. Students will learn and reflect on ways they can spark change and keep the momentum going.

Students will understand the complexities of implementing change. Explore the significance of personalized messaging and modes of communicating. Look at how to make logical arguments and the two-directional power of an argument that can make an audience either deter or support a cause. Students will look at the difference between effective and ineffective forms of demonstration. Examine how an action can create a ripple effect in the community!

Students will explore the nature and landscape of Palestine in this course. They will examine the terrain and get a better understanding of the country and various differences between cities and areas. They will learn about the port, main regions, mountains, lakes, rivers, the desert, and coastal regions. Get a better grasp of the landscape and natural beauty of Palestine!

Learn the basics of blog writing, the definition and characteristics. Research various examples of blogs and writing styles. Understand the elements that assist in attracting readers to a blog. Students will have the opportunity to create and publish a blog with a theme or topic of their choosing. Learn concepts relating to blogging such as niche topic and themes. Students will enhance their writing and editing skills when writing content for their blogs.

Build upon the learnings and skills gained in the 'Intro Debate Skills' course. Explore and learn new styles of debate. Gain more confidence in debate by learning counter-arguments, rebuttal, and structuring arguments. Work on fluency, tone, vocabulary, speech, and gestures. Students will practice these skills in a one-on-one debate in anticipation for the final debate competition.

Learn the basics of blog writing, the definition and characteristics. Research various examples of blogs and writing styles. Understand the elements that assist in attracting readers to a blog. Students will have the opportunity to create and publish a blog with a theme or topic of their choosing. Learn concepts relating to blogging such as niche topic and themes. Students will enhance their writing and editing skills when writing content for their blogs.

Build upon the learnings and skills gained in the 'Intro Debate Skills' course. Explore and learn new styles of debate. Gain more confidence in debate by learning counter-arguments, rebuttal, and structuring arguments. Work on fluency, tone, vocabulary, speech, and gestures. Students will practice these skills in a one-on-one debate in anticipation for the final debate competition.