After successful completion of the course the students will be able to
• use sources to research debate topics and prepare speeches
• construct arguments and use appropriate language in argumentative speech
• recognize and use rhetorical devices
• use language typical of debates
• give informative and persuasive speeches in a well-structured manner
• evaluate, analyze and react to arguments critically
• function in groups according to the roles prescribed by the debating rules
• control timing when giving speeches