This class is a basic argumentation
and debate course designed to provide the student with
skills necessary to participate in academic debate. The
skills learned in this class will help the student
throughout their academic career.
There are many benefits to participating in debate. A list
is available by clicking on the link to the left. Upon
successful completion of Oral Communication and Debate
each student will have the necessary skills to be able to
debate in a tournament and reach the .500 level in the
novice division.
Debate Topic
2008-2009 Topic
Resolved: The United States federal
government should substantially increase alternative
energy incentives in the United States.
September Topic (to be debated on 9/30/08
Resolved: It is morally permissible to kill one innocent
person to save the lives of more innocent people.
Course Outline
Debate Fundamentals
Affirmative Debate
Negative Debate
Debate Conventions
Academic Debates