An Introduction to Argumentation and Debate - Bible Baptist Church

Argumentation and DebateTable of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents .................................................................................................................... 2Course Requirements .............................................................................................................. 3Introduction to Argumentation and Debate ............................................................................ 4Foundations of Thought.......................................................................................................... 7The Priority of Debate............................................................................................................. 8History of Debate – Rhetoric ................................................................................................ 11Formal versus Practical Debates........................................................................................... 13Logic and Thinking Skills..................................................................................................... 14Critical Thinking ................................................................................................................... 22Studying Your View.......................................................................................................... 22Defining Your Terms ........................................................................................................ 25Testing Your Evidence...................................................................................................... 29Deciding What To Debate..................................................................................................... 31Speech and Delivery – Communication Skills ..................................................................... 32Preparing for Your Audience ............................................................................................ 32Persuading Your Audience................................................................................................ 32Staying On Topic............................................................................................................... 32The Class Debate .................................................................................................................. 33FINAL EXAM ...................................................................................................................... 34Page 2