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Engaging in Argumentation: Strategies for Effective Debates

This course on argumentation and debate emphasizes the importance of seeking the best decisions rather than merely winning. Participants will explore key components such as constructing arguments, refuting opponents, and engaging in cross-examination. Activities include group discussions, performance assignments, and individual reflection on personal debate definitions. By the end of the course, students will enhance their critical thinking skills and learn to present strong, ethical arguments in a debate setting. This prepares them to not only participate effectively but also to cultivate a deeper understanding of dialogue.

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Engaging in Argumentation: Strategies for Effective Debates

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  1. COM 276Argumentation and Debate • “Rather than thinking of winning as the only purpose for argumentation, it is better to think of the purpose as reaching the best decisions we can. When taking that point of view, you can still be motivated to present your strongest arguments, but there is less reason to use questionable methods.” • Jay Verlinden, Critical Thinking and • Everyday Argument

  2. The basics • Course Overview • Research • Group Work • Performance • Basic Assignments

  3. Tell me who are you? • 3 X 5 Card: Major Name Yr in School Phone/Email Interests/Hobbies/Cool Stuff:

  4. What is a debate? • Constructives • Putting forth planned arguments • Refutations • Challenging the arguments of others • Cross Examination • Direct dialogue with opponent to explore and clarify • Summary • Summarize and clarify what we learned and how/why your team won the debate

  5. Defining argument • Read through the definitions of argument on the handout and pick your top two definitions. • Be prepared to share which definition you picked and why you thought it was one of the best.

  6. CASE: Alligator River • Read, think, discuss, share

  7. What next? • If you’re staying: get books, start reading and thinking of potential debate topics • If dropping: let me know! I’ve got some folks wanting to get in and I need to call them ASAP.

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