"It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it."Â
~ Joseph Joubert
Are you good at arguing your point and persuading others? In debate, students research current issues, write argumentative speeches, organize arguments, and present them to judges. They use public speaking skills and etiquette to refute and close their arguments. Join this seminar to engage in meaningful, persuasive discourse about contemporary issues that strengthen your leadership, critical thinking, and presentation skills. This seminar prepares participating students for high school, and, potentially, collegiate debate teams in later years.