British Parliamentary Debate: Research, Argument, and Rebuttal

British Parliamentary Debate: Research, Argument, and Rebuttal

British Parliamentary Debate: Research, Argument, and Rebuttal

This course teaches British Parliamentary (Oxford-style) debate skills including formal speech structure, evidence-based argument building, source evaluation, and rebuttal techniques. Students practice researching motions, identifying bias and emotional appeals in news articles, building three-point cases, and delivering speeches in coached practice debates. The course balances research skills with live speaking drills and formal debating practice.

British Parliamentary Debate: Research, Argument, and Rebuttal

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
8–12
Duration
60 min
Classes
2 / Week
Weeks
5

Class Experience

This course teaches British Parliamentary (Oxford-style) debate skills including formal speech structure, evidence-based argument building, source evaluation, and rebuttal techniques. Students practice researching motions, identifying bias and emotional appeals in news articles, building three-point cases, and delivering speeches in coached practice debates. The course balances research skills with live speaking drills and formal debating practice.

Learning Outcomes

  • Structure and deliver a clear, evidence-based spoken argument in British Parliamentary format

  • Identify bias and separate facts from opinions in news and sources

  • Apply a source-evaluation method to assess credibility

  • Use named rebuttal techniques to respond to opposing arguments

  • Research and cite evidence to support a three-point argument

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Meet your Instructor

Joined August, 2026

4.5

62

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14+

Years

1,000+

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An experienced debate educator with over 14 years of teaching and school leadership experience, this instructor brings a lifelong passion for competitive debate and a structured, rigorous approach to argumentation. Lessons cover research, case construction, rebuttal, and delivery…

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