WORLD SCHOOLS DEBATE TRAINING LECTURE SERIES

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction to the WSDC Format - Bojana Skrt, Slovenia

Speaker Roles in World Schools Debating - James Probert, UK

Basics of Public Speaking - Alfred Snider, USA

Introduction to Public Speaking - Debbie Newman, UK

Public Speaking and Style - James Probert, UK

Introduction to Argumentation - Alfred Snider, USA

Thinking about Argumentation - Rhydian Morgan, UK

Types of Arguments and What Is Wrong with Them - Alfred Snider, USA

PROPOSITION

Interpreting the Motion and Building a Case - Peejay Garcia, Philippines

Constructing a Model or Plan for Your Case - Alfred Snider, USA

OPPOSITION

Opposition Strategy Part 1 - James Probert, UK

Opposition Strategy Part 2 - Alfred Snider, USA

PREPARATION

Research for Prepared Motions - Alfred Snider, USA

Preparing for Impromptu Motions - Bojana Skrt, Slovenia

SKILLS

Persuasion - Debbie Newman, UK

Refutation - Alfred Snider, USA

Reply Speeches - Peejay Garcia, Philippines

Points of Information - Alfred Snider, USA

Points of Information - Rhydian Morgan, UK