Learn to see both sides of an issue. Learn to argue persuasively. Learn to put emotion aside and use sound reasoning to make your point. Learn to debate!
On January 28th, 2009, IDEA will be leading a free interactive workshop introducing debate and the British Parliamentary Debate format at Seoul National University.
For 20 days in February, Chung Ang University in Seoul, South Korea will be hosting a Debate Festival, featuring Back-To-Back debate events! There is something for everyone, so bring your family too!
An international British Parliamentary Debate tournament for university students will be held in Seoul, South Korea from Feburary 8th to February 11th, 2009.
The 2009 Spring Global Debates begin March 1st, with the topic, "Developing Nations Have a Higher Obligation to Combat Climate Change." Visit www.thepeoplespeak.org to register your school, and plan ahead for the challenge!
IDEA has partnered with the National Forensic League (NFL), the largest and most prestigious debate honor society in the US, and the Anglo-Chinese Junior College, to host an NFL Qualifier in Singapore!
Eighteen high school students and three teachers from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) attend the highly interactive Youth Leadership Program and accompanying Teacher Professional Development Program, in Salem, Oregon, and Washington, DC.
IDEA is excited to announce its sponsorship of the 2009 HWS/IDEA Round Robin British Parliamentary Debate Tournament to be held at Hobart and William Smith Colleges April 10th-11th. This is an invitation-only tournament. Click here for more information.
IDEA has partnered up with the National Forensic League (NFL), the largest and most prestigious debate honor society in the US, to host an NFL Qualifier in Korea!
Debatabase is the world's most useful resource for student debaters. Inside you will find arguments for and against hundreds of debating Topics, written by expert debaters, judges and coaches. Also included are background summaries, links to websites of interest and recommended books, example motions and user comments.
IDEA would like to announce the immediate launch of its new subsite, dedicated to the happenings in the countries in the Balkan region. Here you will find news, articles and announcements in the native tongue of these countries.
IDEA would like to announce the immediate launch of its new subsite, dedicated to the election debates preceeding this Fall’s presidential elections in the United States. Here you will find, linked to the videos of the debates themselves, analyses and adjudications on the debates between the candidates for the elections.
Work with your team to create a written argument on the topic, "Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United States," submit your essay, and win an all-expense-paid trip to New York City and $10,000! Visit http://www.nppf.net for more details!
On September 2nd and 3rd, IDEA will partner with the WSDC Debate Delegation from Qatar to host a WSDC Debate Event in New York City. The event will consist of a team mingle, coach training, and mini-tournament prior to the WSDC Tournament in Washington, D.C.
Co-curricular activities in schools Should schools and colleges increase the importance placed on co-curricular activities, so that they are formally recognised as equal to the academic curriculum? Added: 02 Jan 2009
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Driving Age, raise to 18 Should the age at which you can legally drive be raised to 18? Added: 31 Dec 2008
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Selective schools Should children go to different schools depending on their academic ability? Added: 30 Dec 2008
Military recruiting in schools Should the military be banned from visiting schools to promote the armed forces and recruit new soldiers, sailors and airmen? Added: 19 Dec 2008
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