Tier 3: Advanced Debate

This course focuses on deep analytical reasoning, strategic thinking, and advanced debate theory. Students engage with intellectually challenging motions and are expected to develop layered arguments, engage in rebuttal clashes, and refine persuasive style.

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Course Objectives

  • Master skills of case building, refutation, and clash
  • Explore abstract, philosophical, and geopolitical issues
  • Compete with minimal preparation and greater autonomy

Debate Formats

  • World Schools (primary)
  • British Parliamentary (introduction)
  • 7-8 minute speech time and preparation for impromptu rounds

Topics

  • Complex and abstract themes such as international relations, philosophy (e.g., utilitarianism vs deontology), identity politics, and economics
  • Preparation includes background research and roundtable discussions

Teaching Model

Strategic Skill Application

30%

Lectures

  • Content and skill lectures tailored to specific motion themes in class
  • Sharpening strategic mindset in framing and weighing

70%

Structured practice

  • Speaker drills, practice rounds, and peer critique
  • Emphasis on impromptu prep, POI (Points of Information), and judging techniques

Competitive Exposure

Tournaments

  • 3 or more competitions per semester, including open or national-level events

  • Students are expected to compete regularly and begin mentoring lower-tier students

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