[D05] Advanced debating (高级辩论, 现场, Riaz)

Objective: 

The Debate Practice Club is appropriate for high school students who have a firm grasp on British and Canadian Parliamentary debating formats and have some experience attending tournaments. Classes will have a greater focus on attending tournaments, exploring strategies for students to make it to out rounds of tournaments (quarter finals, semifinals and finals) and will include increased readings and homework. Students will re-examine topics covered in L3 with a more analytical lens. Students at this level should be dedicated to debate and look to attend a couple tournaments a year.

Syllabus

Due to the high caliber nature of the class, intended on coaching students to competitive success at tournaments, the coach will meet with each student individually during the first class to gauge what would be best for their growth as a debater. Identifying their areas for improvement, the instructor will gear class lectures and practices to suit them.

Riaz Mahmud is the co-president of the McMaster University Debate Society. An established debater and public speaker with over 6 years of competitive experience, he has over 13 podium finishes in provincial, national and international debate and public speaking tournaments. Most notably, he has represented Appleby College at Internationals for Public Speaking twice, ranked third at the Canadian National Debate Championships and has won tournaments like McGill Bonanza and the University of Waterloo’s British Parliamentary Championships. As a coach, he has worked with students at various institutions, qualifying them to high level debate and public speaking tournaments.