Debating Debate is a method of interactive and representational argument. A debate is a contest, or, perhaps, like a game, where two or more speakers present their arguments intent on persuading one another. 1 G. García - Soza

John Stuart Mill, in his Autobiography, said, "I have always dated from these conversations [in a discussion group similar to the ideal debate squad meeting] my own inauguration as an original and independent thinker." 2

Parliamentary Debate. Lincoln-Douglas Debate (also called value debate) Cross Examination Debate (also called policy debate or team debate). Academic Debate. 3

The principles of debate logic evidence case construction proof refuting arguments, rebuttal 4

Purpose To defeat your opponent To present a clear argument To show logical consistency To demonstrate factual accuracy To convince the listener that your side of the proposition is desirable 5

What’s it about? Competing with an opponent about a topic – It includes stage presence articulation eye contact poise volume 6

Who needs it? – Politicians – Legislators – Candidates to any office – Parliaments – Assemblies – Councils – Teachers – Students? 7

A professional skill Shows leadership Interpersonal influence Team work Problem solving Presentation of ideas skills 8

Main aim is to express yourself successfully Keep the message clear. Be prepared. Keep the message simple. Be vivid when delivering the message. Be natural. Keep the message concise. 9

A desirable skill You learn to analyze to distinguish between the vital and the unimportant. you learn the need of proving statements; of supporting every statement with valid evidence and sound reasoning you learn to demand the same sort of proof for the statements of others. you learn to present ideas in a clear and effective manner, and in a way which wins others to his way of thinking. you learn to think under pressure you learn to make decisions quickly and accurately. 10

Debating At the bar, in your family, with friends, at University, in Parliament, in a business environment 11

Body language VOCAL FACIAL GESTURAL POSTURAL MOVEMENT CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES 12

Language tools for debating Questioning Rhetorical questions Lists of three Contrast Emotive language Direct address Evidence (statistics, quotations, examples) 13

USA presidential debates 14

Assignment Be a participant/moderator in a debate Deliver in class Let’s choose topics for debate 15