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Oral Interpretation--Debate
In this course, students will learn the theories and practices of debate, and the role that debate plays in a democratic government. The course will focus upon the formats of Parliamentary, Student Congress Public Forum, and Lincoln- Douglas, debate. Students will learn basic speaking skills, persuasive strategies, note taking, listening skills, logic, and philosophical forms of values. Students will also learn to be competent researchers of information in all its forms. This class will not debate a topic that might require a student to support a position contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Debate Syllabus
Debate Practice Schedule: Mondays: 2:50-4:00 p.m.; Thursdays: 2:30-4:00 p.m. Room 102Congress Bill Template Congress Resolution Template Fall Legislation Docket Tournment Schedule 2011-2012
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