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Summer Academic Enrichment Eligible Programs


Program Info
Program: Gustavus Summer Speech Institute
Sponsoring Institution: GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE

Main Contact
Name: Kristofer Kracht
Title: Director of Forensics
Address: 800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Phone: (507) 933-7486
Email: kkracht@gustavus.edu
Web Site:
https://www.gac.edu/ssi
Curricular area: Performing Arts
Grades Served: 9 , 10 , 11

Goals

Interpers will learn to locate and cut material to meet the allotted time limit, and how to develop distinct, believable characters. Public speakers will learn to locate topics, to research effectively, and to write speeches with a purpose. Limited preparation competitors will learn to research effectively, prepare files, construct arguments, and utilize preparation time effectively.


Activities

Students work individually with collegiate and high school coaches during the preparation process, attend specialized lectures where students apply concepts taught, watch exemplary speeches, and participate in a tournament. Students leave the institute with one speech event that is tournament ready.


Program Dates

July 18-25. 2015

Champions Extension, July 26-28



Can students reside on campus? Yes

Can students commute to campus? No

Can students take online classes?


Estimated residential cost per student
Tuition: $550
Fees: $0
Books: $0
Supplies: $0
Room/Board: $450
Transportation: $0