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Debating is practiced across the world as one of the most efficient methods of learning the skills of critical thinking and public speaking. In this course students will learn to debate according to some of the standard formats of structured debating, to compose a case for and against a given motion, to pose critical and clarificatory questions to an opponent, and to protocol and evaluate debates. Throughout the course, we will cover the basics of argumentation theory, applied to concrete examples and analyze arguments exchanges throughout the debate. To gain credit points, you are expected to be present at each class. To get a grade, you also have to submit an essay developing a case for and a case against a specific motion, which will be given at the end of the course.
The seminar will take place on 6 Fridays, each time from 14:30-17:30 in Wasserstr. 221: May 9, May 16, May 30, June 6, June 20, July 11.