Advanced Speech and Debate Technique: the Art of Persuasion, Wit, Logic and Rhetoric
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Advanced Level
It is a pre-requisite that learners have either taken my course entitled, The Great Debate, or have some other debate training. This is a course that will assume that learners have introductory knowledge and experience in debate including understanding constructives, rebuttals, flows etc. This course will continue to stretch learners who want to focus on their rhetorical skills as well as their argumentation and logic skills. The first half of the class will be focused on logic and...
I am a human rights lawyer, and have spent many years in international courts of law putting my debating skills to good use. Previously, I worked on policy with Washington D.C., structuring arguments for policy makers on Capitol Hill. My educational training in debating and the Socratic Method is extensive. I have been teaching debate at the university, high school and middle school levels for many years now.
Homework Offered
Preparation for the following week is required most weeks.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.Grades Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.
Potential topics for the class will be provided at the start of class. If there are any topics presented which learners are not comfortable debating, they will be asked to email me after reviewing the potential topics and I will happily remove any topics which make learners uncomfortable. It should also be noted that I do assign learners the affirmative or negative side of debate topics and sometimes learners may be asked to argue for a position which they do not agree with. I never make any learner do anything in my courses and if they ask to be moved to a different topic or position, I will be happy to do so. I do encourage learners to try to argue positions that they do not necessarily agree with it as it can be extremely beneficial to understand and respect other points of view, as well as helping to understand your own point of view a bit better.
I am a human rights lawyer by profession and a university professor and mom by passion. I have my JD with a specialization in international law and completed my PhD in international law in 2023. I have travelled the world working for the UN as a...
Group Class
$240
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
90 min
Completed by 57 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 12-17
4-12 learners per class