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“Public Speaking & Debate” Feb. 25, 2008 (SHU)

“Public Speaking & Debate” Feb. 25, 2008 (SHU). What is Debate ?. How much do you know about the definition of debate ? Why is it essential for college students in Taiwan to learn to debate ? What are the similarities and differences between political and academic debates?

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“Public Speaking & Debate” Feb. 25, 2008 (SHU)

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  1. “Public Speaking & Debate” Feb. 25, 2008 (SHU) What is Debate? • How much do you know about the definition of debate? • Why is it essential for college students in Taiwan to learn to debate? • What are the similarities and differences between political and academic debates? • Why are presidential debates becoming increasingly important globally? • What have you leaned from the presidential debates: Ma –Hsieh, and Clinton-Obama? • How would you evaluate the Ma – Hsieh presidential debate, Feb. 24, 2008? Carter-Reagan Debate, 1980. Clinton - Obama Debate, 2008. Kennedy-Nixon Debate, 1960. Ma – Hsieh Debate, Feb. 24, 2008

  2. “Public Speaking & Debate” Feb. 25, 2008 (SHU) As a matter of fact, when the word debate comes up in a conversation, most people think of the Presidential Debates. Beginning with Kennedy-Nixon Debate in 1960, political debates have been the arena in which candidates “confront” each other directly (Goodnight, 1993: 1). Following the Presidential Debates set off by Mr. John F. Kennedy and Mr. Richard M. Nixon in 1960, “great debates” of all sorts have followed in human history. The great debates between President Jimmy Carter and Governor Ronald Reagan on Oct. 28, 1980 have served as the model of modern debate. The polished, meticulous and elaborate debates exemplified in Kennedy-Nixon and Carter-Reagan sparring, supported with solid background knowledge and skills of language delivery, should shed new light not only on Mr. Ma and Mr. Hsieh, but on all of us citizens of the 21st century (Li 2008:9). By doing so, we will learn about the nature of debate, thereby developing valuable life skills. What Exactly is Debate? According to Oxford English Dictionary, the term “debate” is defined as “a formal discussion in a public meeting or legislature, in which opposing arguments are presented.” Likewise, “debate” simply means “an argument” in a public forum or setting, aiming at convincing the audience of the truth and facts either party endeavors to deliver. When it comes to debating, you must have thought of the televised “Presidential Debate” between Mr. Ma Ying –jeou (馬英九) and Mr. Frank Hsieh (謝長廷) on Feb. 24, 2008. Ma and Hsieh, representing respectively Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the Democratic Progressive party (DPP), will be set to spar face-to-face again on March 9. Mr. Ma and Mr. Hsieh delivered their views during the first “Presidential Debate,” focusing on 20 questions asked by members of the public. The question include economic issues, social safety, environmental protection, education, social welfares, national defense, and many others. • References: • Goodnight, Lynn. 1993. Getting Started in Debate. NY: McGraw-Hill. • http://youtube.com/watch?v=k9wHxhHnFRY&feature=related

  3. Economic issue: Labor and income Social issue: Family and gay marriage policy Presidential Debate in Taiwan: Frank Hsieh vs. Ma Ying-jeou Feb. 24, 2008 Environmental issue: Kyoto Protocol/Earth Warming Issues for Debate: Economic policy Education Culture Mainland affairs Treasury Environment Agriculture Social welfare Agricultural issue: Farming land reform

  4. Great Debates: John F. Kennedy – Richard M. Nixon, July 1960

  5. http://youtube.com/watch?v=k9wHxhHnFRY&feature=related Listen to YouTube for the Kennedy-Nixon Debate.

  6. http://youtube.com/watch?v=k9wHxhHnFRY&feature=related

  7. Carter-Reagan Debate 1980 Great Presidential Debates: Jimmy Carter – Ronald Reagan, Oct. 28, 1980

  8. http://youtube.com/watch?v=V8deEp4WT7A&feature=related Reagan Carter 1980 Presidential debate, Oct. 28, 1980.

  9. Presidential Debates: Hillary R. Clinton – Barack Obama, Feb. 21, 2008

  10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYZGxDXsoYk

  11. University of Texas, Austin, site of Clinton-Obama Debate, Feb. 21, 2008

  12. San Antonio, Texas

  13. Old Spanish Mission, San Antonio, Texas

  14. River Walks, San Antonio, Texas

  15. Even the Holy See (Vatican), graced by the Pope, was situated in ROME.

  16. The Colosseum, Rome

  17. ROME, a gracious city where Shakespeare had his inspiration initiated.

  18. Julius Caesar,…or the legend of Gladiator in Italian history

  19. Recall Julius Caesar of William Shakespeare, … Brutus slew Caesar here.

  20. “Not that I loved Caesar less, But that I loved Rome more.” (Brutus)

  21. “but, as he was ambitious, I slew him.” (Brutus)

  22. The battle in Lupercal

  23. Suicide of Brutus at last.

  24. Conclusion from Presidential Debates in the US and Taiwan (1960-2008): • Develop debate skills and enhance English language proficiency. • Follow the Course Syllabus (Spring 2008) and do weekly assignment. • Listen to and watch the YouTube videos frequently for comprehension.

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