2005 Japan-U.S. Exchange Debate
Japan Tour
at Kyushu University nihongo page

Everyone is invited to the Japan-U.S. Exchange Debate Forum co-sponsored by the Japan Debate Association and Kyushu University Faculty of Languages & Cultures. This is a part of the 2005 Japan-US Exchange Debate Japan Tour supported by the U.S. National Communication Association. This forum is aimed to promote better understanding of debating in society and education.

TIME: Tuesday, June 13, 2005

PLACE: Kyushu University Ropponmatsu Campus (New BuildingI, 5th fl. Room 151) See the map.

Schedule:

14:50 - 15:00 Greetings

15:00 - 16:20 1st Round. The US Team vs. Fukuoka University of Education ESS (or split teams)
"Resolved: That the Japanese government should allow the employment of migrant workers from overseas in all or most workplaces by amending the immigration laws." (Academic Policy Debate Style)

16:40 - 18:10 Lecture: "Argumentation and Debate in a Civil Civic Society" by Dr. Kevin T. Baaske, California State University

18:30 - 19:30 2nd Round. The US Team vs. Kyushu University ESS
"Resolved: That Internet makes people really happy." (Parliamentary Debate Style)

19:30 - 20:30 Reception

Note: Opinions expressed in these debates (in fact in any educational debate/competitive debate) are NOT personal beliefs or opinions of debaters. Debaters
represent the assigned sides of the resolution and try to present possible arguments.

For further information:
Narahiko INOUE, Professor, Faculty of Languages & Cultures
Phone: 092-726-4667 (office) FAX: 092-726-4511(attn. Narahiko INOUE)
E-mail: inouen@flc.kyushu-u.ac.jp