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Published on August 9, 2024
Harvard Debate League
Harvard
Debate League
4-day Debate workshop for high school students to master debate skills through interactive sessions, ending with a competitive tournament to showcase their abilities.
9 am - 5 pm IST
9th - 12th Jan 2025
INR 30,000 + GST
Grades 8-12
Lancers International School, Gurugram
A special course fee of INR 25,000 + 18% GST is available exclusively for the Early Bird applicants till 25th Nov, 2024
What is the Harvard Debate League?
Premier Four-Day Debate Mastery Experience
This immersive offline workshop is meticulously designed to enhance high school student’s debate skills through a comprehensive and interactive curriculum.
Intensive Debate Skills Training and Tournament
Dive into debate formats and fundamentals, refine your argumentation and rebuttal skills, master advanced techniques in strategy and public speaking. Finish with a competitive tournament to showcase your skills and receive feedback. Join us to elevate your debate prowess!
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Meet Your
Harvard Mentors
The Harvard Debate League is led by dedicated mentors who are Harvard undergraduates, bringing a fresh and relatable perspective to the workshop. These mentors are approachable and enthusiastic, breaking down age barriers to build strong connections with students. They are passionate about teaching and learning, evolving alongside participants throughout the program. Their guidance ensures an engaging and supportive environment, forming lasting mentorship bonds that extend beyond the workshop.
Kuma
McCraw
Concentration :
Mechanical Engineering
Maeve
Brennan
Concentration :
History and Literature
Jonada
Shukarasi
Concentration :
Government
Sam
Powell
Concentration :
Economics
Sol
Kim
Concentration :
Computer Science and Social Studies
Samara
Paliskara
Concentration :
Psychology
& English
4 Day Journey !
Day 1
The day covers the basics of debate, including formats, structure, and argumentation techniques, with practical sessions on case construction, research, and rebuttals. Students will engage in hands-on practice and receive feedback to refine their skills.
Day2
Second day will starts with a debate game, followed by sessions on advanced argumentation, cross-examination techniques, and strategic planning. It will wrap up with practice debates, feedback, and a recap of the day's key learnings.
Day3
The third day is all about refining public speaking skills, including overcoming stage fright and mastering voice modulation. It also covers team dynamics, ethical debating, and features extended practice debates with instructor feedback.
Day4
On the final day, students will refine their debate skills and celebrate their achievements. They will start with a warm-up and preparation, followed by preliminary and semi-final rounds. The day will culminate with the final debate, awards, and a closing ceremony.
Certificate
On Completion, students get a Certificate of Achievement from Harvard YLC and Big Red Education.
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