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Introduction to British Parliamentary Debate

China Debate Education Network: . Introduction to British Parliamentary Debate. Presented b y Liu Xin（ ＳＣＵＥＣ ) Xu Min（ＨＢＵＥ） Derek Buescher（ Puget Sound ）. Focus for this Presentation. Part I: Introduction Part II: What is the British Parliamentary debate Format. Introduction.

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Introduction to British Parliamentary Debate

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  1. China Debate Education Network:

    Introduction to British Parliamentary Debate

  2. Presented by Liu Xin（ＳＣＵＥＣ) Xu Min（ＨＢＵＥ） Derek Buescher（Puget Sound）
  3. Focus for this Presentation Part I: Introduction Part II: What is the British Parliamentary debateFormat
  4. Introduction Why we debate in general Why we debate in educational settings in particular
  5. Why We Debate in General? People in the debate communities learn skills --- to improve everyday lives --- to become good citizens --- to adapt skills of debate to other venues
  6. Why We Debate in Educational Settings in Particular --to expand knowledge -- to honepublic speaking skills -- to learn to engage critical thinking -- to gain skills for a dynamic citizenry -- to argue as ethical communicators
  7. British Parliamentary Debate Format I. Teams and Motions II. Order of Speeches & Speaker Titles III. Timing & POI IV. Speaker Roles & Responsibilities V. How your debate will be evaluated
  8. Motions -- Motions: For & Against A motion is a statement provided by the Tournament Director that will become the subject of the debate. A motion is sometimes called a debate topic, a resolution, or a proposition. -- Examples
  9. Examples of Motions 1. This House believes that College students should have part-time jobs. 2. The Younger Generation Knows Best. 3. China should ban tobacco products. 4. Money is the Most Important Thing in Life. 5. This House believes thatWomen should earn equal pay for equal work. 6. It is a Good Thing to Live in a Modern City. 7. China should institute real estate price tighening in second-tier cities. 8. Cars do more Harm than Good.
  10. Procedure for Each Debate Positions of teams are posted on the “draw.” Motions announcement to all teams 15-30 minutes preparation Teams of the same side do not prepare with one another, nor can they consult their teammates or teachers Debate begins
  11. Four Teams Teams Members: 4 Teams --- 8 Debaters Upper House --- Lower House Government: Supporting Motion 2 upper Government Speakers 2 lower Government Speakers Opposition: Arguing against Motion 2 upper opposition Speakers 2 lower opposition Speakers Upper House Government Opposition For MotionAgainst Lower House
  12. Names of Speakers Upper House (Opening) Prime Minister Leader of the Opposition Deputy Prime Minister Deputy Leader of the Opposition Lower House (Closing) Member of Government Member of Opposition Government Whip Opposition Whip Upper House (Opening) PM LO DPM DLO MG MO GW OW Lower House (Closing)
  13. Order of Speakers Upper House (Opening) Prime Minister, 1stGovernment Team Leader of the Opposition, 1st Opposition Team Deputy Prime Minister, 1st Government Team Deputy Leader of the Opposition, 1st Opposition Team Lower House (Closing) Member of Government, 2nd Government Team Member of Opposition, 2nd Opposition Team Government Whip, 2nd Government Team Opposition Whip, 2nd Opposition Team Upper House (Opening) PM LO DPM DLO MG MO GW OW Lower House (Closing)
  14. Points of Information POI --- Point of Information Who --- a member of an opposing team; What --- comments, statement, question…; How to offer --- by rising and extending hand or by saying “on that point, Sir/Madam” NOPOI --- protected time (the first and the last minute); Time --- 15 seconds or less
  15. Timing 7 minutes for each speech Protected Time: First and last minute Asingle knock on table or sounding of a bell announces protected time double knock or bell signals the end of your speech. Your speeches will be timed by a timekeeper or by the judge
  16. Speaker Roles and Responsibilities
  17. 1st Speaker -- Prime Minister Upper House --- Defines and interprets the motion --- Develops a case for the proposition in support of the motion
  18. 2nd Speaker: Leader of Opposition -- Accepts the definition of the motioin -- Refutes the case of the first Government -- Construct one or more arguments against the Prime Minister's interpretation of the motion Upper House
  19. 3rd Speaker -- Deputy Prime Minister -- Defends the general thesis of the first Government’s case -- Refutes the case of the first opposition -- Rebuilds the case of the first Government -- May add new arguments to the case of the first Government Upper House
  20. 4th Speaker – Deputy Leader of Opposition -- Continues refutation of case of 1stGovernment -- Rebuilds arguments of the 1st opposition. -- May add new arguments to the case of the 1st opposition. Upper House
  21. 5th Speaker – Member of Government --Defends the general direction and case of the 1st Government -- Continues refutation of 1st opposition -- Develops a new argument that is different from but consitent with the case of the 1st Government (frequently called an extension) Lower House
  22. 6th Speaker – Member of Opposition -- Defends the general direction taken by the 1st opposition -- Continues general refutation of 1st proposition case -- Provides more specific refutation of 2nd proposition -- Provides new opposition extension. Lower House
  23. 7th Speaker – Government Whip --- Summarizes the entire debate from the point of view of theproposition --- Defends the general view point of both proposition teams with a special eye toward the case of the 2nd proposition. --- Does not provide new arguments. Lower House
  24. 8th Speaker – Opposition Whip --- Summarizes the entire debate from the point of view of theopposition --- Defends the general view point of both opposition teams with a special eye toward the case of the 2nd opposition. --- Does not provide new arguments. Lower House
  25. How You Will Be Evaluated and Adjudicated In general, you will be evaluated on the strength of your arguments. Although your speaking ability influences how adjudicators respond to your arguments, they still will focus on the Usually a panel of adjudicators although sometimes a single one An odd number of panel, usually 3 members One Chairperson/Speaker (designated by the organizers) --- This person will introduce and manage the debate --- This person also announce the result & comment on the whole debate
  26. Summary Part I: Introduction Part II: What is the British Parliamentary debateFormat
  27. THANK YOU!
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