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講義概要/Course description
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Debate is an exciting world of exchange between two dynamics and diverse points of view. The purpose of debate in our modern, contemporary lifestyle is to provide all individuals and groups to participate in intellectual discussion in a respectful manner. Usually, there are debate teams that join forces in presentation their point of view on a given topic. Please note that not all topics can be determined in the narrow scope of what is right and what is wrong. In debate, there are grey areas that need to addressed, and brought out so that there is a commonality among two opposing sides, and that real debate can elevate our minds to a higher consciousness, and this is what makes humanity progress to the next level of achievement and success based on sound reasoning.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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The students will be provided different ways to view a certain topic, and we will learn how to discern what makes a cogent and compelling dialogue in a persuasive manner. Considering all types of debate teams all around the globe, the students will be able to consider how things are viewed from different cultural groups, and to make the determination of the importance of our social values that are taught to us when we were younger. Social values are an integral as well as fundamental to our way of thinking and contemporary lifestyles, in that, we can agree on many universal concepts based on big ideas. These big ideas have sustained us over generations, and will continue to provide us with a stable foothold on what is important for all of us through interactive dialogue and debate.
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学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー（卒業認定・学位授与の方針）に基づき、当該科目を履修することで身につく能力 / Abilities to be acquired by completing the course in accordance with the faculty and graduate school diploma policy (graduation certification and degree conferral)
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学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー（卒業認定・学位授与の方針）/ Undergraduate and Graduate Diploma Policy (Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral)
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履修条件（事前に履修しておくことが望ましい科目など）/Prerequisite
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Please bring your own electronic dictionary and/or other devices that will help you isolate certain words and phrases in English. Translating these words and phrases into your own language provides the immediacy needed to retain them for your future use. Throughout this coursework, you will be able to utilize your newfound vocabulary and the knowledge that will sustain you through the rigors and challenges of the debate style and exchange.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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What is dialectics? Hegelian dialectics will be discussed. |
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What does the word controversy mean, and how can we define the areas of grey areas in a controversy that separates people into groups in society? Let us discuss this together. |
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There is always two sides of an issue, but which was the right one? How can you decide what the best way to talk about a given topic without offending someone? Debate can be done effectively without hurting the feelings of other people. The most important way to discuss a difficult topic is to listen, and understand where the other person is coming from. |
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As discussed prior, Hegelian dialectics is about looking at both sides reasonably, and to bring two talking points closer to a grey area of compromise. Listening to a position that is different from yours is a learning experience, and this gives you a chance to understand where you stand on a given issue. Are you for or against violence against another human being? Do all human beings have a right to live in peace, side by side, without the threat of violence? What do you think about the meaning of peace? |
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There are big ideas that were developed over the last 200 years of human civilization. These big ideas help us understand our the values that we universally understand as truths. For example, we all believe that war is fundamentally wrong because this involves violence at an extreme level. In some societies, there is justification for fighting for a cause or a revolution against an government that does not hold any accountability towards its tax-paying citizens. |
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What is the concept of fairness for most people? Does everything need to measured exactly to be 50/50 or are there other ways to decide the fairness in a given situation? What is the standard for everyone to agree upon here? Let us do the LEMON QUESTION. |
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Midterm examination will be done on the computer. Your class notes will be acceptable for the exam. |
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Evaluating and Analyzing Debates on YOUTUBE together. Let us note the different debate styles from OXFORD UNIVERSITY |
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Debate topics will be provided, and debate teams will be organized. |
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Sample Debate Scripts will be provided for students during class. Previous debate scripts and powerpoint slides will be shown. Note that images on the powerpoint slide should match your talking points as the words you use have an impact on your audience during a debate. The full impact of debate is to elicit the audience reaction to understand your point of view and why you believe that your researched points have merit for consideration. |
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Researching is vital as the facts that support your points of view must be based on reliable date. Reliable data or reports provide the tone of sincerity. This type of approach appeals to an audience, and can sway them to your point of view. |
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Debate Presentations |
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Debate Presentations |
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Review for the upcoming final examination. |
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Final examination will be done on the computer. Your class notes will be acceptable during the exam. |
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Please review in-class reading materials fordiscussion during class. Sharing your ideas, thoughts and feelings about eachtopic will help to enhance your communication skills.
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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対面授業 / Classes in-person
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通常型 / regular
補足事項/Supplementary notesFirst class will be held online (on-demand). Please note that all classes will meet face-to-face for the semester. Further, please check out COURSEPOWER for all of your assignments and in-class material prior to each class session. All evaluation will be done through your participation and commitment to the process of learning.
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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試験 Exam
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100%
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Assignments 10%
Midterm Exam 35%
Final Exam 45%
Class Participation 10%
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教科書/Textbooks
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Your instructor will provide all learning material for each student. Please check COURSEPOWER to down your assignments and in-class material prior to each class session.
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メッセージ/Message
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Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another....spoken by John Dewey.
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その他/Others
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Based on your learning experiences in this course, you will be able to follow the modes of thoughts within a given social context and differing viewpoints that contrast each other. In this regard, the student will be able to see what areas of discussion are different, and what areas of discussion can be mediated in a safe and secure mode of exchange without conflict to make it a win-win situation.
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キーワード/Keywords
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Dialectics, Dialogue Exchange, Big Ideas, Shared Perspective, and Resolving differences.
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