Introduction to Argumentation --
This is a beginner course that allows you to immerse yourself in the world of debate. This introductory class allows for a fun and exciting atmosphere while giving you the most educational experience possible.
1. Learning about logic
2. How to use logic
3. Learning about evidence
4. How to cut cards (evidence)
5. A taste of what the next level has to offer
6. Potential Homework
Now starting the competition level. Although it can be a little difficult, it allows for fun activities where students will learn about the one of the most common styles of debate known as Public Forum.
1. Review of card cutting skills
2. How to make cases
3. Analyzing real debates
4. Practice in live debates
5. Setting up for resources that we'll need for real debate tournaments
6. Topic analyses
7. Certain debate ideologies
8. Rebuttal Development
9. Holding real tournaments
10. Potential Homework
Intermediate Public Forum --
This is an advanced and harder course that allows for deep understanding of the style of debate known as Public Forum. This high-level class allows for some real in-class debates and greater analyses of logical thinking.
1. Case Development
2. Analytical Rebuttals
3. In-class debates
4. Analysis of Varsity-level terms
5. In-depth Topic Analyses
6. Responding Drills
7. Holding real tournaments
8. Speaking Drills
9. Potential Homework
10. Junior Varsity to Varsity-Level Debate
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