Gary Rybold

Speaking listening and understanding is the first text designed specifically to introduce debate to new English language speakers. Written in clear, easily accessible prose, it presents the basics of debate while avoiding the complexity and excessive cultural references that make standard texts difficult for this audience to use. Chapters- concise for ease of use - include: Debate basics - Delivery for public speaking - Organization for public speaking - debate formats - Propositions - Case development - Critical thinking - Research - Refutation and rejoinder - Note-taking and flowing - Tournaments and judges. Each chapter includes a list of important concepts and key vocabulary terms as well as exercises that will help student master the skills discussed. All definitions are listed in a glossary.… (plus d'informations)