| モジュール番号 Module |
2 |
|---|---|
| Credits ( if register as Inter Graduate School Classes Coursd of Hokkaido University ): | 1 |
| 責任教員（所属） Instructor name (Affiliation) |
Michael HENSHAW （International Affairs Division, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University） |
| 責任教員連絡先（メール）/Instructor email | mike＊vetmed.hokudai.ac.jp |
| 責任教員連絡先（電話）/Instructor phone | 011-706-6896 |
| Link to instructor bio or website | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_J_Henshaw |
| Teaching Assistant name and contact info | 2 assistants (changes each year) |
| 実施期間/Periods | January 2025 |
| Language | English |
| 実施場所/Class Locations | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine |
Debating is like sports for your mind. You must take a position and coordinate with your teammates to win an argument against the other team. You are not fighting against the people, however—you are disagreeing about the concepts. This is completely student-led; debaters decide the topic, they practice in the weeks and months before the event, and they must address questions from students in the audience who vote on the winning argument.
Several handouts from the instructor with language advice.
There are two teams of 3 people. The Pro team argues in support of the motion, the Con team argues against the motion. The whole event takes around 90 minutes.
We will hold five preparatory lessons before the main event, which will likely be in January. The purpose of the the lessons is to 1) discuss and vote on the topic of debate, 2) create teams and set the date(s) for the debate(s), and 3) provide basic training in public speaking and debate skills.
＊For students from Obihiro University: You may participate in the preparation lessons remotely.
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Date |
Time |
Room |
Contents |
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1 |
Nov 12 (Tue) |
10:30-12:00 |
Co-Use (skeleton) |
Decide on structure of debate, discuss possible topics |
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2 |
Nov 21 (Thu) |
10:30-12:00 |
Co-Use (skeleton) |
Vote on topics, create teams; introduction to public speaking and debate skills |
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3 |
Nov 28 (Thu) |
10:30-12:00 |
Co-Use (skeleton) |
Public speaking: tone of voice, directing attention towards appropriate audience |
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4 |
Dec 3 (Tue) |
10:30-12:00 |
Room 418 |
Debate tactics: avoiding fallacies, managing tempo of the argument, planning rebuttals |
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5 |
Dec 12 (Thu) |
10:30-12:00 |
Co-Use (skeleton) |
Public speaking: establishing your authority as a speaker (i.e. ethos), linguistic tactics for attractive speaking |
In most cases, there will be one debate. In the case that many people register, and are willing to do so, there may be two or more debates organized in a tournament which takes place over the course of weeks or months. The debate will be in January, decided by matching the schedules of participants. In the case of a tournament, the first round will be held in January and the second round in March.
Although it is competitive, the mood is still friendly.
A member of the Con team opposes the proposition Public awareness is the key to fighting antimicrobial resistance.
An audience member addresses a question to the Con team.
履修登録終了：2024年11月5日 / Registration CLOSED：5th November 2024
To register, please email Mr. Michael HENSHAW (mike＊vetmed.hokudai.ac.jp).
1) To make a team strategy in constructing a logical narrative. 2) To learn persuasive yet polite language that will strengthen your public speaking. 3) To become accustomed to the pressure of performing in front of an audience who will be judging your speaking logic and style.
Download One-Health-Debate-AY-2024 Outline.docx
Download One-Health-Debate-Flyers-2015-2023.pdf
Students should have at least an intermediate level of English, and have time to meet independently with teammates in the months and weeks before the debate.
