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Foundational Debate - Senior Weekend Batch 2

A structured course designed to prepare senior students for university-level discussions, academic presentations, and leadership opportunities. Through debates on current affairs, policy issues, and complex motions, students develop strong analytical thinking and confident communication. Led by experienced trainers, the programme helps students become articulate speakers ready for academic and real-world conversations.

₹9000.00 + GST

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Course Overview

Programme Overview

  • A structured course designed to prepare senior students for advanced academic discussions, university environments, and leadership roles.
  • Classes focus on complex debate motions, current affairs, and policy discussions, helping students analyse ideas critically and articulate arguments with clarity.
  • Sessions are led by experienced trainers equipped to mentor older students, guiding them to communicate confidently in debates, presentations, interviews, and academic settings.
  • Conducted in small batches with a 1:10 trainer-to-student ratio, ensuring personalised feedback and deeper engagement.

Programme Details

  • Mode: Online
  • Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays (2 times / week)
  • Class Duration: 2.30pm - 4.00pm (1.5 hour per session)
  • Batch Size: 1:10 trainer–student ratio
  • Programme Duration: 3 months
  • Course Fee: ₹9,000 + applicable taxes

What Students Will Learn

  • Structuring persuasive arguments on complex academic and policy topics
  • Analysing current affairs, global issues, and debate motions
  • Advanced rebuttal and engagement techniques
  • Communicating clearly in presentations, interviews, and discussions
  • Developing confidence, leadership presence, and intellectual clarity

This programme helps students become articulate thinkers and confident communicators, preparing them for competitive debate platforms, university environments, and future leadership opportunities.

Schedule of Classes

Start Date & End Date

Apr 01 2026 - Jun 30 2026

Course Curriculum

1 Subject

Foundational Debate

What is Debate? (Formats Overview & Classroom Norms)

The Anatomy of an Argument (Claim, Warrant, Impact)

Introduction to Debating Format (Roles & Time Limits)

First Principles Thinking (How to Pick a Side)

Delivery Basics (Pace, Projection, Eye Contact)

School and Youth (First Thematic Area — accessible motions)

Writing Your First Speech (Structure Practice)

Environment and Everyday Life

Signposting and Roadmapping (How to Sound Organised)

Family and Community

What is a Rebuttal? (Introduction to Clash)

Sports and Competition

Points of Information — When and How to Use Them

Technology in Daily Life

The "Because / Therefore" Test (Testing Your Own Arguments)

Health and Lifestyle

Listening to Debate (Active Listening and Note-Taking)

Crime and Punishment (Simple Framing)

Introduction to Definitions and Framing the Motion

Social Media and Youth

First vs. Second Speaker Responsibilities

Rights vs. Responsibilities (Intro to Value Clash)

How to Open and Close a Speech

Gender and Fairness (Accessible Social Justice Motions)

Handling Nerves and Building Confidence

Mock Debate Round + Feedback Session

Impromptu Motion Prep (30-minute prep simulation)

Review — Key Concepts and Common Mistakes

Economy and Everyday Life (Jobs, Prices, Access)

When Both Sides Have a Point — Nuance and Concession

Politics and Leadership (Intro Level)

Building a Simple Model (Policy Prop Basics)

Opposition Basics — Denying vs. Offering Alternatives

Mock Tournament Round 1

Mock Tournament Round 2 + Adjudication Walkthrough

Closing Ceremony — Personal Growth Reflection + Next Steps (Intermediate Preview)

Course Instructor