Course Speaking for Debating

Deskripsi Mata Kuliah

This course aims to empower students to become confident and articulate communicators through the art of speaking for debate, aligning with UN’s SDG issues. Students will hone their persuasive speaking skills, learning to craft compelling arguments, utilize effective delivery techniques, and think critically on their feet. The curriculum explores the foundations of debate theory and structure, delving into evidence-based reasoning, rebuttal strategies, and fallacies to avoid. Through group discussions, presentations, and mock debates, students will gain experience in presenting their ideas persuasively and respectfully engaging with opposing viewpoints. Assessment combines debate participation, written speeches, and peer evaluations, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and active listening. By the end of the course, students will possess the confidence and skills to effectively advocate for their ideas in any setting, promoting informed and inclusive dialogue in a globalized world. This course uses case-based method of learning.

CPMK

Being able to construct arguments in the form of debate performances dealing with selected motions/topics using British Parliamentary or Australian Parliamentary.
Being able to develop themselves continuously, communicate, and collaborate.

Being able to practice debating and judge debating practices.
Being able to practice debate using appropriate grammar and correct pronunciation.

Aktifitas Pembelajaran

Pertemuan 1

Being able to identify the key elements of debating, including the structure of a debate, the roles of the speakers, and the types of arguments that are commonly used.

Date 30 Agustus 2023

Pertemuan 2
To synthesize ideas and issues of given controversial topics or motions in debating.
Date 6 September 2023
Pertemuan 3
To analyze the elements of argument including the basic premises and fallacies in arguments.
Date 13 September 2023
Pertemuan 4
To construct cases of the controversial topics/motions.
Date 20 September 2023
Pertemuan 5
To synthesize reasoning based on the cases of the controversial topics/motions.
Date 27 September 2023
Pertemuan 6
To present relevant evidence in defending the case based on the controversial topics/motions
Date 4 Oktober 2023
Pertemuan 7
To construct refutation of the opposing arguments in debating activities.
Date 11 Oktober 2023
Pertemuan 8
To present justifications during debate adjudication.
Date 18 Oktober 2023
Pertemuan 9
To administer debate parliamentary, including debating tournament.
Date 25 Oktober 2023
Pertemuan 10
To administer debate parliamentary, including debating tournament.
Date 1 November 2023
Pertemuan 11
To administer debate parliamentary, including debating tournament.
Date 8 November 2023
Pertemuan 12
To administer debate parliamentary, including debating tournament.
Date 15 November 2023
Pertemuan 13
To administer debate parliamentary, including debating tournament.
Date 22 November 2023
Pertemuan 14
To administer debate parliamentary, including debating tournament.
Date 29 November 2023
Pertemuan 15
To administer debate parliamentary, including debating tournament.
Date 6 Desember 2023
Pertemuan 16
Reflection
Date 13 Desember 2023