POSTPONED Advancing Public Policy through Debate - Session Two

Disagree to Agree: Advancing Public Policy through Debate

Session II: Researching for debates, speechwriting, teamwork, and public speaking

Tuesday, 10/28, 3:00pm-4:15pm

• Learn about position-based vs. consensus-based debating approaches.

• Learn incorporate debate objectives into your research and teamwork skillsets.

• Learn how to write impact-focused speeches on contentious topics and policy areas.

Session III: Acting, improvisation and affect theory in debate and civil discourse

Tuesday, 11/04, 3:00pm-4:15pm

• Prepare for planned vs. unplanned dynamics in debate and civil discourse.

• Explore ways to anticipate, adjust to, and master improvisation.

• Learn affect theory to take charge of and deploy your emotions in debates.

Speakers

Leslie Rogne Schumacher, Senior Fellow, National Security Program, Foreign Policy Research Institute, Associate, History Dept. Harvard University