Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Kansas Road Sign Shows Pride in Debate
From Scott Harris:
In other news a new road sign has been put up on the turnpike at the East Exit on I-70 in Lawrence recognizing the accomplishments of KU debate.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Hart House IV Update 2010
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Dramatic Student Advances for USA Urban Debaters
From http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/08/theres_no_debating_the_value_o.html
There's no debating the value of academic debatingPublished: Monday, August 16, 2010, 5:58 AM Denzel Washington (Mel Tolson), Denzel Whitaker (James Farmer Jr) and Jurnee Smollett (Samantha) star in "The Great Debaters." A Newark student had a similar experience, thanks to a debating program in the
There's no debating the value of academic debatingPublished: Monday, August 16, 2010, 5:58 AM Denzel Washington (Mel Tolson), Denzel Whitaker (James Farmer Jr) and Jurnee Smollett (Samantha) star in "The Great Debaters." A Newark student had a similar experience, thanks to a debating program in the
Saturday, August 14, 2010
University of Belgrade Wins Serbia Debate Academy
Finalists: Goran, Fabian, Petros, Slobodan, Viktor, Marko; Tijana and Teo in front
It was quite an international event, with debaters from Serbia, Greece, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Romania and the USA. The final round involved students from Serbia, Greece, Germany and Slovenia. But the Serbs prevailed.
Goran Januloski and Tijana Mijalkovic won in front of the entire crew and a seven judge
It was quite an international event, with debaters from Serbia, Greece, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Romania and the USA. The final round involved students from Serbia, Greece, Germany and Slovenia. But the Serbs prevailed.
Goran Januloski and Tijana Mijalkovic won in front of the entire crew and a seven judge
Friday, August 13, 2010
Semifinals in Serbia
Andy Charrier, the extemp and debate coach at Lakeville South High School in Minnesota, recently posted an interesting Yale University study about the academic benefits of forensic and debate activity. With his
YUP Workshop in Europe Going Full Swing
From http://www.youthunderstandingpolitics.org/
Youth Understanding Politics (YUP) is a summer exchange program (facilitated by JEF) that unites 36 youngsters from 6 different countries (Belgium, Germany, Moldova, Slovenia, Romania and Ukraine) to inspire these participants through intercultural dialogue, debate, and conflict-resolution workshops to become more civically and politically
Youth Understanding Politics (YUP) is a summer exchange program (facilitated by JEF) that unites 36 youngsters from 6 different countries (Belgium, Germany, Moldova, Slovenia, Romania and Ukraine) to inspire these participants through intercultural dialogue, debate, and conflict-resolution workshops to become more civically and politically
Friday, August 6, 2010
USA Urban Debate Goes to the White House
From Leonard Gail:
The President hosts the Chase Urban Debate National Champions and Top Speakers
On Thursday, July 22, President Obama welcomed to the Oval Office Misael Gonzalez and Kevin Hirn from Whitney Young High School in Chicago, Shagun Kukreja from University High School in New Jersey, and Michael Barlow from Grady High School in Atlanta. Misael and Kevin are the 2010 Urban
The President hosts the Chase Urban Debate National Champions and Top Speakers
On Thursday, July 22, President Obama welcomed to the Oval Office Misael Gonzalez and Kevin Hirn from Whitney Young High School in Chicago, Shagun Kukreja from University High School in New Jersey, and Michael Barlow from Grady High School in Atlanta. Misael and Kevin are the 2010 Urban
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Serbia Summer Debate Academy - Not Too Late
This Sunday buses will be leaving Belgrade for the academy location and you should be on one!
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The program is for university students, teachers and others interested in learning how to debate as well as how to promote debate. The goal is to promote dialogue, debate and civil society values. A wide range of
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The program is for university students, teachers and others interested in learning how to debate as well as how to promote debate. The goal is to promote dialogue, debate and civil society values. A wide range of
Contemporary Argumentation & Debate Journal Announces Changes
From Gordon Stables:
Greetings. As the new co-editors of Contemporary Argumentation and Debate: The Journal of the Cross Examination Debate Association, we are excited to announce our call for submissions and a few exciting new developments with the journal. We are very fortunate to be following Al Louden, who has once again provided the debate community with remarkable service. In his
National Schools Competition in Australia
Image via WikipediaFrom http://www.uq.edu.au/news/?article=21695
Discussion will be rife at The University of Queensland this afternoon, when eight of the nation's best high school debaters battle it out at the St Lucia campus.
The UQ Faculty of Business, Economics and Law is hosting the preliminary final of the National Schools Debating competition – a week-long tournament which sees teams
Discussion will be rife at The University of Queensland this afternoon, when eight of the nation's best high school debaters battle it out at the St Lucia campus.
The UQ Faculty of Business, Economics and Law is hosting the preliminary final of the National Schools Debating competition – a week-long tournament which sees teams
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
English High School & University Debate Workshop Concludes in Hangzhou, China
The 2nd Hangzhou International English Debate Workshop & Tournament 2010 was held at the Hangzhou Wanxiang Polytechnic from 19th to 23rd July 2010. A total of 63 university and high school students from different parts of China attended this workshop and tournament where 3-on-3 debating was taught. A 7-round tournament was organised for the participants. Team "Air Conditioner" emerged
English Debate Workshop Concludes in Nanjing, China
The first-ever Nanjing International English Debate Workshop & Tournament 2010 was held at the renowned 128 years old Jinling High School from 24th to 30th July. 110 high school and university students (mainly from Jinling High School and Hangzhou Foreign Languages School) were taught 3-on-3 debating from 24th to 27th July. From 28th to 30th July, the 36 teams competed in 9 preliminary
Monday, August 2, 2010
World Online Debating Championship Begins
From http://debatewise.org/wodc-debates-2010
The DebatesAll debates start at noon GMT. The first team listed propose the motion, the second team oppose it.
Teams in italics won their contest
First RoundMonday 2nd August
China v USA 2
Zimbabwe v Macedonia
Tuesday 3rd August
Greece BYE
Pakistan v Nepal
Wednesday 4th August
New Zealand v Indonesia
Mexico BYE
Thursday 5th August
