Lecture & Workshop on Debating in English

March 20 (Sun) – March 25 (Fri), 2011

Sponsored by Kyushu University Faculty of Languages & Cultures

Supported by Kyushu University ESS

(Contact: Dr. Narahiko INOUE, Professor, Kyushu University. Email: inouen[at mark]flc.kyushu-u.ac.jp)

Events (tentative schedule)

(1) Open Lecture “English Education and Debating in Thailand”

March 20 (Sun). 13:00-15:00 --Hakozaki (Sciences) 21Century Plaza I (Campus Map #34)

Mr. Sangsranoi will talk about English education and debating in Thailand based on his experiences as a successful debater at Mahidol University International College and as a teacher and debate coach at a top-level demonstration school, which send competitive debaters to the Thai national team. The lecture will incorporate a demonstration debate by Kyushu University students.

(2) Debate Workshop for Beginners (open to public)

March 20 (Sun). 15:30-18:00, March 21 (Mon). 9:00-18:00 --Hakozaki (Sciences) 21C Plaza I (Campus Map #34)

Mr. Sangsranoi will give a workshop on debating combining lectures and hands-on practices by participants. No prior experience in debating is necessary.

(3) Debate Workshop for Intermediate and Advanced Debaters

March 23 (Wed) & 24 (Thu) 9:00-18:00 --Faculty of Languages & Cultures, Hakozaki Office (Campus Map #24)

Mr. Sangsranoi will give a workshop on debating combining lectures and hands-on practices by participants for intermediate and advanced debaters.

(4) English Debating Tournament

March 25 (Fri) 9:00-18:00 --Faculty of Languages & Cultures, Hakozaki Office (Campus Map #24)

Bio of Mr. Phra Chainarong Sangsranoi (Teacher, Patumwan Demonstration School)

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, International Relations, (2010)

Mahidol University International College, Salaya, Nakhornpathom, Thailand

EDUCATING EXPERIENCE:

• Patumwan Demonstration School, Srinakharinwirot University

Teacher, Buddhism and Thai Culture, October 2008 - Present

• Mahidol University International College

Guest Lecturer, Buddhist Bio-Ethics, Buddhism and Thai Culture, 2006 – 2009

• Buddhist Research Institute, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

Research Assistant, May 2003 – May 2006

DEBATE COACHING EXPERIENCE:

• Patumwan Debate Society; Coach 2009-Present

• Mahidol University International College Debate Club; Senior Advisor2008-‘09, Coach 2010-Present

• Thailand National Debate Team; Coach 2010,’11,’12