Show Debate from Helsinki Debate Society

This is a group photo of the members of the UTA and Helskini Debate Society. The motion of the debate was: This House Believes that Bigger is Better in Higher Education. The show debate was a great introduction for newcomers to the BP Format.

Notes from the First Meeting!

The First meeting of the UTA Debate Society was very successful! Individuals from all backgrounds and interests came together to discuss this new and exciting program. We were able to become acquainted with each other and do an introduction to the British Parliamentary format. After our discussion we were able to decide about the structure and progression of the program. So what was decided!
I. We are going to progress into the BP Format. A good resource for anyone that is interested in researching the format is the link to the BP Guide on the Blog.
II. For the next meeting anyone that would like can prepare a 2 minute speech on any topic.
III. This is going to be a fun and active organization! Sauna parties and potlucks will be planned A.S.A.P!
IV. We need to be active when not meeting. Become a follower of the blog. Use the resource links. Ask me questions!
V. The next meeting will be in the Language Center on February 2nd in room E301. Bring your friends or people in your courses that could be interested in the society! Recruitment is what is going to help this society grow!

REMINDER!!!!!

There will be a show debate given by the Helskini Debate Society. It is going to be held at Tampere University in Pinni LS B1096 at 16.00. Everyone that is able should come and see the BP Format in action! Bring your friends and I will see you there!

If anyone has any questions/concerns feel free to post a comment on the blog or contact me via email- karen.nelson@uta.fi

Thanks
Karen

Helsinki Debating Society giving a show debate on the 29th of January

Helsinki University Debating Society is coming to show us how to debate!On Friday the 29th of January, we will be visited by debaters from theHelsinki University Debating Society. They will be putting on a showdebate, with two teams of speakers debating about the topic: "This House Believes that Bigger is Better in Higher Education". Theywill also explain to us some basic rules for debates, some ideas onhow to keep things interesting and some tips for people new todebating. The Helsinki Debate Club has around 30 members, both Finnish and international, who have been working with new debaters in Finland and taking part in international competitions for around 5 years. More information about debating and their activities can befound here: http://www.helsinkidebating.org/

Come and see the show debate in PINNI LS B1096 at 16.00 next Friday!

More information: Mirja Hämäläinen
Language Centre

The first meeting

The first meeting of the UTA Debate Society will be held on Tuesday January 26th in the Language Center. This is an exciting and historical time on campus. This will be the first time that Tampere University will have a debate society. This is going to be a great organization for students and staff to come together and discuss world issues. This is an intercultural organization where you will meet students and staff from all disciplines with different international backgrounds.

My name is Karen Nelson. I am an exchange student from The University of Vermont. I have debated for four years in different formats both in the U.S. and in Europe. At the first meeting I will discuss my background more and my experience with the Lawrence Debate Union at my home university. We will discuss how we would like the UTA Debate Society to function. I will be here until the end of May to support you and get the society started!

Thanks
Karen