MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP

IAP 2014



In-Class Debates: Another Option for an Oral Communication Assignment

Edward Schiappa, Professor and Interim Head of CMS/W

Jan/30 Thu 10:00AM-12:00PM 12-134

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

This workshop will cover the basics of putting together assignments involving in-class debates.  Specific issues covered include the mechanics of how to word good debate topics, set time limits, and structure debate formats, as well as how to teach the basic skills that students will need to acquire in order to participate in debates.

All Writing Across the Curriculum workshops are open to faculty and teaching assistants who are interested in integrating writing and speaking into their subjects.

Sponsor(s): Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Writing and Humanistic Studies, Writing and Communication Center
Contact: Alexandra Sear, 12-117, 617-253-0650, sear@mit.edu