Debate Training Evening

- An initiative of the BTU's Central Equal Opportunity Officer -Jens Henning Fischer, Master Debate Trainer from DebateConsult The aim of debating is to promote the argumentation and assertiveness skills of each participating person. At the same time, the awareness of good argumentation is trained, both in the professional and private environment. You will practice the art of listening attentively to one another and in the targeted reiteration of arguments put forward by the other person. The training evening offers you the best opportunity to test and try out, but also to further consolidate learned debating skills. With professional support from a debating coach you will receive

• Theoretical input on outlining and teamwork
• Exercises on outlining and teamwork
• Preparation and execution of a debate
• Subsequent improvement feedback

Specific training content can also include

• Appearance - training of body language and credibility.
• Speaking skills - training in language, speaking style, and verbal expression
• Contact skills - training on how to deal with interposed questions and addressee reference
• Expertise - introduction to various debate topics, e.g. international politics
• Judgment - training in speech outlining and argumentative consideration

And all this under the motto: We for a better culture of debate and discussion at the BTU!Registration Participation is possible after prior registration at gleichstellung[at]b-tu.de .