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科目名 Debate I 
担当教員 O'Cathail, Maidhc、Bramley, David、Sanderson, Robert
授業の目的、または到達目標 To learn the basics of both informal and formal debates including presenting and defending arguments, counter arguments, rebuttal, and cross-examination techniques.
Learning Goals:
* can present and defend arguments in a logical manner
* can refute arguments and provide counter arguments
* can ask appropriate and probing questions of others
* can apply formal debate rules
授業の概要 Students will work on the skills needed for logically presenting and defending an opinion. Course work will begin with examination of the debate as discussion technique. Students will discuss and debate topics of current interest. Following this, students will learn the basic skills of formal debate including the necessity of examining both sides of an issue in order to adequately address the issues raised by those defending other positions. Students will participate in formal debates including cross-examination during this part of the course.

授業の形態 Lecture/discussion with accompanying readings and several practice debates.

Each instructor will provide their own syllabus for the class. The topics below are to give a general overview of the course content.
時間割   概要 宿題(予習・復習等)
1
  • Course orientation and introduction to debate & Debate Fundamentals
  • TBA (to be announced first class meeting)
2
  • Separating opinions from facts & Explaining/supporting opinions
  • TBA
3
  • Analyzing a topic & Building a case
  • TBA
4
  • Reasoning and evidence & more on Building a case
  • TBA
5
  • Debate Strategies & more on Reasoning and evidence
  • TBA
6
  • Debate formats & Refuting opinions
  • TBA
7
  • Challenging supports & Meeting the opposition
  • TBA
8
  • Practice debate & Organizing a refutation
  • TBA
9
  • Dangers of faulty reasoning & Notes and flow sheets
  • TBA
10
  • Practice Debate & Cross Examination
  • TBA
11
  • Rebuttal 1 & Rebuttal 2
  • TBA
12
  • Practice Debate & research for final debate
  • TBA
13
  • Practice for final debate
  • TBA
14
  • Practice for final debate
  • TBA
15
  • Final Debates  
準備学習 Students are expected to do all assigned readings and prepare for debates. A detailed syllabus will be provided the first class meeting.
教科書 Lubetsky, M., Le Beau, C., & Harrington, D. (2000). Discover Debate: Basic Skills for Supporting and Refuting Opinions. Santa Barbara, CA: Language Solutions Incorporated.
成績評価方法・基準 Class work 60% (includes worksheets, homework, quizzes, news reports, etc.)
Final Debate 40% (includes preparation covering topics such as organizing, support, building cases, preparing for the opponent’s case, evaluating debates, and debating skills)
備考 Syllabus to be provided.

時間割

担当教員 開講学期 開講曜日 開講時限 履修クラス 単位数
Bramley, David 秋学期 金曜日 2時限 b 2
O'Cathail, Maidhc 春学期 水曜日 4時限 a 2
Sanderson, Robert 秋学期 水曜日 4時限 c 2