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What we will be dealing with in this course is the basic theory and practice of argumentation and debate. You will learn how to make better decisions through exchange of rational argument.The course will provide you with ample opportunities to (1) be familiar with the basic principles and rules of critical, argumentative communication and (2) apply such knowledge to quasi-public argumentative situations through participation in classroom debates. The work of this course will be roughly divided into two phases. The first half will be devoted to discussions and lectures of debate theory. In addition, You will also have chances to familiarize yourselves with debate in informal settings. Most of the second half of the course will be devoted to formal debates. Schedule for debates will be negotiated and announced, and you are to be expected to perform debates on the days assigned. Each students will debate both sides of the topic.
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