Debate
	Janelle Lavaud

Presentation
Debate can be a means for developing language fluency; it develops speaking and listening skills. Debate is a competitive activity, but it relies on teamwork and cooperation. Debate also develops leadership skills; a good debater must motivate others, state a goal, formulate a plan and then work to achieve that goal. And finally, debate is fun!

Teaching objectives
To develop the reading, writing, speaking, listening and research skills demanded by debate.

Format
One weekly meeting of 3 hours.

Course content
You will participate in 3 different debates based on three formats: The Standard Debate Format The Cross-Examination Debate Format The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Format While students will be free to choose their topics of debate, each student should participate in both a policy debate and a value debate.

Teaching methods
Exercises simulating proficiency requirements for debate: Debate and evaluation. (Some class time will be allotted for research and team meetings.)

Individual work
You will be required to fully research and prepare for your debate. Debates must be given on the assigned date and must be accompanied by a bibliography (if necessary for that particular debate).

Evaluation
To receive a passing grade, you must participate in ALL exercises and debates.

Recommended level
This course is designed for students who need to practice their communication skills.

last updated May 31, 2003

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