Debate Team One Park Place South 8th floor, Suite 817 OverviewGeorgia State Debate provides coaching and support for students who wish to compete in policy debate tournaments against teams from outstanding universities across the country. Georgia State enters regional and national competitions between September and April. Two-person student teams argue both sides of an annual public policy topic such as America’s foreign policy toward the Middle East, the wisdom of key Supreme Court decisions and domestic economic strategy. On-campus programs include public debates, workshops for area high school students and teachers, and Georgia State-run tournaments. The debate team also supports the National Debate Project, a program to promote debate in urban middle schools and high schools in Atlanta and beyond. Debate offers great training in critical thinking, public speaking and research skills beyond the intellectual challenge of arguing against other bright students. Undergraduates at all experience levels are welcome; active members include both those who debated in high school and many who started at Georgia State. Students can join at any time, though the earlier in the fall they join, the more tournament opportunities are available. |
