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Program Description: The Chinese Debate Training Camp aims to cultivate the ability to observe different facets of life and provoke critical thinking about related subjects. Debate, in this context, is not about making judgments of right or wrong but rather about encouraging people to consider various viewpoints. Everything has its pros and cons, and there's no absolute correctness. However, despite our knowledge of many principles, we may struggle with how to communicate and articulate our thoughts effectively. This training camp serves as a platform where individuals can confidently express their ideas.

Date: 21 October – 22 October 2022

Venue: UTM P19

Organizer: UTM Chinese Debate Team

- Communication skills

- Thinking skills

- Leadership and Teamworking Skills

Participant

The Chinese Debate Training Camp is organized by the board members of the UTM Chinese Debate Team. This training aims to cultivate the communication and thinking abilities of debaters. Debate is essentially a team game that requires quick thinking and critical analysis to discern the meaning behind each topic.

In addition to expressing our own viewpoints on the field, we also need to learn how to effectively attack the logical flaws in the opponent's arguments and persuade the audience present. Of course, mere rhetoric is not sufficient; instead, debaters must actively seek credible information to support their positions for maximum impact.

The training camp also offered various debate-related games for participants to engage in. These activities were thoughtfully designed to improve communication skills, critical thinking, leadership qualities, and teamwork among the debaters. Through a combination of these mini-games, theory classes, practical exercises, and debate competitions, I learned the art of effectively countering arguments, persuasive communication, and constructing robust positions.