UNIVERSIDAD DE ESPECIALIDADES ESPÍRITU SANTO FACULTAD DE ESTUDIOS INTERNACIONALES SYLLABUS ENGLISH VERSION FOR DAC 11 VER 12 03 09
COURSE: Debate FACULTY: Sonja Janetzko # CONTACT HRS: 48 YEAR: 2012 DAYS: Monday-Thursday ROOM # : F-201
CODE: UCMU 299 CREDITS: 3 #NON CONTACT HOURS: 96 PERIOD: Winter SCHEDULE: 16:30-17:50 DATE: December, 2011
1.- DESCRIPTION This course offers students the opportunity to learn the theory and process of argumentation and debate. Students learn to investigate and participate in reasoned advocacy with emphasis on evidence selection, analysis and critical decision making, inference, refutation and practical reasoning (PR) which is directed toward action or arriving at a decision. Students will participate in competitive speech and debate activities.
2.- JUSTIFICATION The free exchange of ideas, opinions and argument in debates is one of the underpinnings of a democracy. In addition to this, most professional careers in the present age require knowledge and experience in argumentation and debate, and the successful professional should know how to handle themselves in such situations.
3.- OBJECTIVES 3.1 GENERAL To cultivate a theoretical and practical knowledge of the process of argumentation and debating. 3.2 SPECIFIC Equip students with skills to take part in a debate aiming at persuading people that a certain state of affairs exists or a certain course should be taken or rejected. Equip students with methods of persuasion and skills for proper delivery of their arguments (non-verbal elements of communication). Equip students with note-taking skills. Equip students with skills for critical thinking and critical listening. Introduce students to styles of discourse as used by recognized accomplished orators. Refine presentation style, including personal appearance and voice handling.
4.- COMPETENCIES Knowledge Identify basic principles of debate and their practical implementation. Skills To build her or his own case while, at the same time, presenting a consistent and complementary line of argument with their team colleague. To research a topic and prepare a structured line of argumentation To carry out a debate in an ethically sound manner. To present contentions and rebuttals using voice and body language properly. Values and Attitudes Value of ethically sound performance of debates Value of continued vocal training
5.- COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE DATE
Specific competencies
Content
JAN 09
Introduction (debate excerpts) Syllabus JAN Identifies ethics Ethics in public 10 in public speaking and speaking and listening listening ”The Emperor’s Club” JAN Identifies Brainstorming 11 brainstorming Stage fright techniques and how to overcome stage fright JAN Differentiates Types and 12 between structure of different types debate of debate JAN
Recognizes
Body language
Homework/projects/assignments (Non-Contact Hours)
Week 1 - Print syllabus
ASSESSMENT (performance indicators)
Introduces him/herself to classmates
- Reading # 1: Ch. 2, Lucas (pp 34-51) - Prepare summary of guidelines for ethical speaking and listening (keywords) and bring print-out to class
Leads class discussions re: readings
- Reading: Ch. 1, Lucas (pp 9-16)
Leads class discussions re: readings
- Reading # 2: Familiarize with useful expressions for debate practice
Comments on debate excerpts
Week 2 Ch. 12 Lucas
Comments on
16
proper delivery techniques
and delivery Use of note cards
Ch. 2 Dale
JAN 17
Recognizes proper delivery techniques
Body language and delivery
Ch. 12 Lucas Ch. 2 Dale (Frost vs. Nixon)
JAN 18
Identifies pros and cons
Topic # 1
- Prepare pros and cons for topic # 1
JAN 19
Recognizes Research and proper research ethics techniques
JAN 23
Identifies main aspects of good debate practice JAN Identifies main 24 aspects of good debate practice JAN Identifies 25 proper outlining
The Great Debaters
JAN 26
Note cards Delivery skills
JAN 30
Applies use of note cards and appropriate delivery skills
Identifies methods of persuasion JAN Identifies 31 English metaphors and idioms FEB Identifies topics 01 for midterm exam FEB 02
The Great Debaters Outlining
Persuasion
Metaphors Idioms
Preparation for midterm
MIDTERM EXAM FEB Identifies MIDTERM 04 correct answers REVIEW Identifies Inference elements of inference
- Read example bibliography and write comment (key words)
and critiques speech excerpts shown in class Comments on and critiques debate excerpts shown in class Utters pros and cons on topic # 1 Comments on example bibliography Performs research
Week 3 - Research “The Great Debaters” and present a Comments on written introduction in class and critiques movie - Prepare written pros and cons for topic # 2 Comments on and critiques movie Presents pros and cons and prepares outline - Finish outline for speech and bring note cards Delivers debate speech using outline Week 4 - Reading: Methods of persuasion
Uses persuasive elements Uses metaphors and idioms
- Review topics and prepare questions for class Reviews topics covered in first partial Takes written midterm exam THIS CLASS REPLACES THE LAST TWO Reviews SESSION ON 5th and 6th MARCH 2012 AND midterm exam WILL LAST FROM 9:30a.m. to 10:50 and from Performs 11:00 to 12:20 inference exercises
Week 5 FEB 06
Identifies elements of argumentation FEB Identifies 07 fallacies FEB Differentiates 08 between rebuttals and refutation FEB Differentiates 09 between rebuttals and refutation FEB 13
Debates
FEB 14
Debates
FEB 15
Debates
FEB 16
Debates
FEB 20 FEB 21 FEB 22
Argumentation
- Reading # 3: Argumentation and critical thinking (Chapter 14, German)
Argumentation Rebuttals Refutation (Intelligence Squared) Rebuttals Refutation
- Prepare to rebut and refute opponent’s arguments (topic # 3)
Comments and critiques on debates Finds fallacies in debates Refutes and rebuts (group work) Refutes and rebuts (group work)
Week 6 Debate topics # - Research topics # 3-5 in groups of 4 students 3-5 Debate topics # 3-5 Debate topics # - Research topics # 6-8 in groups of 4 students 6-8 Debate topics # 6-8 Week 7 PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Debates in class Debates in class Debates in class Debates in class
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Determines pros and cons FEB Determines 23 effective speech elements
Exam preparation Exam preparation
- Research pros and cons for final exam topic
Researches final exam topic Prepares debate speech
FEB 27
Exam preparation
Prepares rebuttal
FEB 28
FINAL EXAM
FEB 29
FINAL EXAM
MAR 01
Final Exam Review
Takes practical exam Takes practical exam Review exam questions Gives feedback
Week 8 Determines effective rebuttal
Week 9 MAR 05
MAR 06
N.B. – The professor reserves the right to make any and all changes to this schedule according to the pace and needs of the class.
6.- METHODOLOGY The instructor will present readings, demonstrations and exercises for students to incorporate into their argumentation and debate style. Students will learn how to plan and research their arguments and refine their personal public speaking style through multiple exercises performed and debates given in class and will respond and give constructive critique to their peers. The class will review and critique debates in class in order to learn from the style of other presenters.
7.- EVALUATION Assignments are to be turned in on the day specified by the professor. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, except under extenuating circumstances (death in the family, etc). In the case that the student will be absent on a due date, they must send the assignment via e-mail to the professor. Exercises and debates are to be given on the day specified in the syllabus and the following day if needed. If a student is absent or unprepared to do so on the first day, it will result in a loss of 10 points from the grade. Being absent or unprepared for the final debate will result in an automatic 0 for that debate.
7.1 Assessment Criteria Students will be evaluated based on the following: Attendance o Remember that you are only allowed 6 absences. Three tardies equal one absence. Homework/Projects/Assignments Midterm Exam Debate exercises/debates Final Exam 7.2 Performance Markers Appropriately handles vocalization and oralization Utilizes proper presentation techniques (eye contact, posture, body language, etc.) Recognizes and identifies different elements of debate Develops effective note-taking technique Prepares solid argumentation for debate speeches Performs effective rebuttals
7.3 Weighting Debate exercises/debates – 25% Homework/Projects/Assignments – 25% Midterm exam and final exam, each – 50% 8.- BIBLIOGRAPHY 8.1 Required Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking. ©2004. McGraw-Hill, New York. German, Kathleen M. et al. Principles of Public Speaking. 15th Ed. ©2004. Pearson Education Inc, Boston. Dale, Paulette and James C. Wolf. Speech Communication Made Simple: A Multicultural Perspective. ©2000. Pearson Education, White Plains, NY.
8.2 Complementary
8.3 Hand-outs
8.4 WEBliography www.ted.com www.intelligencesquared.com/ http://www.americanrhetoric.com/ http://globaldebateblog.blogspot.com/ http://www.debate.org
9.- FACULTY INFORMATION
NAME:
Sonja Janetzko
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS--UNDERGRAD: B. A. in Translation Studies, University of Applied Sciences Cologne, Germany GRADUATE: M.A. of Conference Interpreting, University of Applied Sciences Cologne, Germany E–mail:
[email protected] Phone: 099 593 642
10.- FACULTY SIGNATURE AND OR DEAN/DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL (SIGNATURE)
Prepared by:
Sonja Janetzko
Reviewed by: Dean Monica Reynoso
Date: December, 2011 Date: December, 2011
