The UC Davis Debate Team participates in the National Parliamentary Debate Association, a competitive forensics organization that includes universities and colleges from across the nation.  UC Davis stands out as a highly successful, student-run team. 
 
The Debate Team strives to teach students the skills of persuasive speaking and logical argumentation.  Topics of debate include politics, current events at the national and international levels, philosophy, and ethics.  Team members must be well versed in current news and issues of global concern.  Benefits of debating include increased confidence for public speaking, better note taking abilities, and improved critical thinking.  Debating also offers the chance to travel to different schools and meet many interesting and intelligent people.  An optional one unit course is available per quarter of upper division English credit for members who consistently participate.
 
We travel to approximately 10 tournaments throughout the fall and winter quarters, culminating with the national tournament in March.  Tournaments typically begin on Friday and last through Sunday. 
 
For additional information please email me, Dr. Don Abbott. or call 530-752-6097, or stop by my office, 285 Voorhies.

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