Speaking, Listening and Understanding

by Gary Rybold

Overview

The first text designed specifically to introduce debate to new English language speakers. Written in clear, easily accessible prose, it presents the basics of debate while avoiding the complexity and excessive cultural references that make standard texts difficult for this audience to use. Chapters—concise for ease of use—include: Debate Basics Delivery for Public Speaking Organization for Public Speaking Debate Formats Propositions Case Development Critical Thinking Research Refutation and Rejoinder Note-Taking and Flowing Tournaments and Judges.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016045009
Publisher:	IDEBATE Press
Publication date:	08/18/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	599 KB

About the Author

Gary Rybold is director of forensics at Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California. He has also been teaching debate for many years at Xi’an International Studies University, one of the oldest language schools in China. Professor Rybold’s expertise lies in policy and parliamentary debate, limited preparation, and platforms speeches.