Debate
2019-2020
Welcome to the UHS Debate portal!
Welcome to the UHS Debate portal!
Here you will find information about Debate: expectations, schedules, FAQ, etc.
Link to Debate website
Link to Debate website
Topics
Topics
- The next HSPDP Southern California league tournament is scheduled for Saturday, February 15. The event will be held at Compton High School, Compton.
The pre-announced topics for the event include:
The US should become a cashless society.
The US Federal Government should provide direct reparations compensation to African-American descendants of slaves.
Important Dates
Important Dates
**Disclaimer**Dates are subject to change, for most accurate information, please join remind for and questions and/or clarifications
Class code: @36d9c9
Class code: @36d9c9
Summer
Summer
- First Returner Team Meeting: September 11
- Informational Meeting: September 16
Fall
Fall
- Debate Tryouts: September 23, 24, 25
- Club Fair: September 25
- Saturday, October 12 – Tournament 1, Site TBD
- Saturday, November 9 – Orange County Championship, St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano
- Sunday, December 15 – The Webb Schools, Claremont
Winter
Winter
- Saturday, January 18 – Desert Valleys Championship, Site TBD
- Saturday, February 15 – Compton High School, Compton
- Saturday, March 7 – Los Angeles Championship, Oaks Christian School, Westlake Village or Orange County School of the Arts
Spring
Spring
- Sunday, March 29 – Los Angeles Championship, Oaks Christian School, Westlake Village or Orange County School of the Arts
- Championship Tournament – Saturday, April 18, Site TBD
- Debanquet: End of the year banquet debate style. Planned by juniors. Further information will be released accordingly upon notice from juniors.
Resources
Resources
Crash Course: How to Argue - Philosophical Reasoning
Crash Course: How to Argue - Philosophical Reasoning
Debate Training Guide
Debate Training Guide
Principles of Argumentation
Principles of Argumentation
Text book: Introduction to Logic
Text book: Introduction to Logic
For more specific information,
look in the locker for speaker oriented information by clicking the button bellow
Practice Locations:
Mr. McGee's room - C123
or
Lower Library
Quick Links
Quick Links