7th Annual College-wide Speech Contest; So You Think You Can Speak: An Impromptu Showdown

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ABOUT THE EVENT
BC Talks' So You Think You Can Speak: An Impromptu Showdown is the 7th annual college-wide speech contest. Impromptu speaking, also known as "thinking on your feet" or "speaking off the cuff," is delivering a speech without much or any time to prepare. To do well, a contestant must discuss the topic appropriately, develop an organized speech, and deliver the speech confidently and within a specific time limit.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Must be an enrolled Broward College student (full or part-time) for Spring 2024
  • Must submit the online contest entry form by Monday, April 1, 2024, before 12 p.m. (noon)
  • Must be committed to being physically present to compete during the scheduled competition on April 9

SPEECH GUIDELINES
Contestants will be challenged on 3 different levels as contestants are eliminated at the first two levels by the votes of the viewers. BC Talks judges will make the final decision on the top three winners of the contest after Level 3.

Level 1: A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Each contestant will be shown a different picture. From the picture, each contestant must draw a moral and present an impromptu speech about the moral of the image.

Level 2: It's Storytime
Each contestant will receive a different story prompt. Based on the story prompt, each contestant must continue the story from where the prompt left off and complete the story.

Level 3: Speak Your Mind on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Each contestant will respond to an artificial intelligence topic from a bag of topics randomly selected by the host. Each contestant will have a choice from two topics. Contestants will provide a perspective on the topics, indicating a stance (for, against, or neutral), knowledge, and experience related to the topic.

  • Mode: Impromptu
  • Speaking Time: One (1) to Two (2) minutes
  • Attire: Casual Business Attire
  • Time to Prepare: 15 seconds

AWARDS
1st Place: $100 Amazon Cash
2nd Place: $75 Amazon Cash
3rd Place: $50 Amazon Cash
Contestants: Certificates of Participation