Debate

Controversial issues arise in aspects of personal, social, public, and professional life in modern society.  Debate and argumentation are widely used to make decisions and reduce conflict.  Students who develop skills in argumentation and debate become interested in current issues, develop sound critical thinking, and sharpen communication skills.  They acquire life-long skills for intelligently approaching controversial issues.

Students will develop and demonstrate skills for debating propositions of policy and value while researching and organizing case construction including proof and refutation.