Debate and Counter-Argumentation
Students engage in structured debate, focusing on developing counter-arguments and rebuttals.
Key Questions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various rebuttal strategies in a live debate.
- Construct a compelling counter-argument that addresses the core claims of an opposing viewpoint.
- Analyze how anticipating opposing arguments strengthens one's own persuasive position.
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