POLICY DEBATE
Open To New & Experienced Debaters
(Students Entering 9th -12th Grade in the 2022-2023 School Year)
(Students Entering 9th -12th Grade in the 2022-2023 School Year)
A two-on-two debate that focuses on a policy question for the duration of the academic year, this format tests a student’s research, analytical, and delivery skills. Policy debate involves the proposal of a plan by the affirmative team to enact a policy, while the negative team offers reasons to reject that proposal. Throughout the debate, students have the opportunity to cross-examine one another. A judge or panel of judges determines the winner based on the arguments presented.
Available Courses:POL 101, POL 102, POL 103
(Beginners Level: New Students) POL 201, POL 202, POL 203 (Intermediate Level: 1-2 Years) POL 301, POL 302, POL 303 (Advanced Level: 2-3+ Years) |
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Recommended Course Series:
Students typically register for 1-3 weeks of debate camp.
For Beginners
Week 1 - POL 101 Week 2 - POL 102 Week 3 - POL 103 |
For Experienced
Week 1 - POL 201 or 301 Week 2 - POL 202 or 302 Week 3 - POL 203 or 303 |
Typical Virtual Summer Debate Camp Schedule:
Students will be actively engaged in all of the activities from the beginning of the session to the end.
9:00-9:40 am
Activity #1 (Topic analysis & Group discussion)
9:40-10:30 am
Activity #2 (Skill lecture & Small group practice)
10:30-10:40 am
Snack/Break
10:40-11:10 am
Activity #3 (Group prepping for the debate)
11:10-12:00 pm
Activity #4 (Practice debates)
9:00-9:40 am
Activity #1 (Topic analysis & Group discussion)
9:40-10:30 am
Activity #2 (Skill lecture & Small group practice)
10:30-10:40 am
Snack/Break
10:40-11:10 am
Activity #3 (Group prepping for the debate)
11:10-12:00 pm
Activity #4 (Practice debates)