Dr. Steve Llano

On Tuesday March 23rd Dr. Steve Llano from The University of St. Johns lectured on Argumentation. Steve delivered his lecture from his office in New York City. The lecture focused on the Toulmin model of argumentation (see image to the left). There was also interactive discussion between the members of UTA and Steve. Using the Toulmin model they discussed and developed arguments for the motion: THW Ban Boxing.

Following the lecture the members of UTA Debate held a practice debate. The motion was THW Ban Gambling. Steve adjudicated and gave great feedback to all of the participants. Thank you Steve for all of your help and we look forward to working with you again!

Flyer for the Debate Workshop and notes from our last meeting

The programme and the time are now set for the Debate Workshop. See the link for more specifics and don't forget to reserve your spot with Karen as soon as possible.
http://www.uta.fi/~kkmiha/studentWorkshop.pdf

Last Tuesday's motion was "THB that positive discrimination should be enforced by the government to have a more equal society." Everybody participated and there was a lot of engaging dialogue and arguments. So much so that the discussion was able to continue after the meeting in another venue :)

See you all next Tuesday, same place, same time. This time Karen will be there!

NO MEETING NEXT WEEK

As all of the UTA students know next week is the break. So there will be no meeting on Tuesday. So have a great week and enjoy the time off!
Both Mirja and I will not be in the city but if you need to contact me I should be available via email!
Thanks
Karen