Introduction to Debate and Public Dialogue
This class is an introductory overview of the Socratic method, logos, pathos, and ethos, and how these are used by successful orators. We will spend the second half of the class facilitating a Mock Debate. Who will come out on top?!
Hope Koumentakos
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
We will spend fifteen minutes covering a brief overview of the difference between public dialogue and debate, as well as how the Socratic method is used in dialogue. Then, we will spend a few minutes defining logos, pathos, and ethos and discussing famous examples. Finally, during the second half of the class, the students will be divided into two teams and assigned roles. Each student will have the opportunity to give an opening argument, closing argument, or rebuttal. At the end of the class period, one team will be crowned the winners of the Mock Debate! Students do not need prior debate experience to participate in this class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the basics of debate methodology and how to engage in constructive, effective public dialogue. This class lays the groundwork for students interested in taking more advanced debate classes (I offer a four-session advanced course, for example).
Other Details
Supply List
Please bring a notebook, writing utensil, and a phone, tablet, or laptop with internet access.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
While in college, I was the Head Delegate to Harvard University’s annual international Model United Nations conference. My team also took home the winning title in the highly publicized Jerusalem and Athens Forum annual debate. Beyond undergraduate studies, I have continued to be a devout student of Plato’s accounts of Socrates as well as Aristotle, Aquinas, and other ancient and classic exceptional orators. In my work as a freelance web designer and copy writer, I have also helped several small businesses, nonprofits, and agencies to incorporate the concepts of effective oration and logic into their public materials.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
4-6 learners per class
