Debate I Mazerolle, Deborah、Marcus William F.

Course Description

Students will work on the skills needed for logically presenting and defending an opinion. Course work will begin with examination of the debate as discussion technique. Students will discuss and debate topics of current interest. Following this， students will learn the basic skills of formal debate including the necessity of examining both sides of an issue in order to adequately address the issues raised by those defending other positions. Students will participate in formal debates including cross-examination during this part of the course.