Project Academic Debate

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Debating skills are an important component of academic life. In this 200 level-project, students will prepare, present and defend a position for an academic debate. There will be a “yes” (pro) and a “no” (con) position for each group’s particular theme. The topics that are available are central issues that have emerged out of a wide range of UCM courses from different concentrations taught during the academic year. Each topic group will have two teams, each arguing one side of the case In this course you will work on your debating and communication skills. The emphasis lies on delivery and content. It is not only important what you deliver, but also how you deliver it. It is your job to persuade an audience as to the correctness of your position. In order to do this, you need a coherently structured, logically laid out set of arguments which you will present in a clear and self-assured way. Your task is to make the issue involved come alive.