29th September 2009
Welcome to Lit & Deb
The first debating workshop of the new year, an informal workshop introducing freshers to the society and the world of arguing for fun. No real theory, just some very relaxed debating and games.
Followed by night out in (provisionally) Massimo's and the Roisin Dubh.
6th October 2009
Debating: The Concept
An introduction to competitive debating as a theoretical concept, a logic game using real-life situations as context. The first step on the road to making grown people cry using only your words.
13th October 2009
Intro to Mace Debating 1
An introduction to Mace-style debating, concentrating on simpler ideas like structure, points of information, rebuttal, positional requirements etc. Followed by a "pro-am" debate where fresher debaters are teamed up with more experienced speakers.
20th October 2009
Intro to Mace Debating 2
A continuance of the basic basics, concentrating on burdens of proof, model construction, 15-minutes prep etc. Followed by a practice debate.
27th October 2009
UCD Prep Session
Preparation workshop for the UCD IV. Will likely start with a debate. Main body of the workshop will be discussion of likely motions, brief run-through of big international news stories etc. Ideally, this workshop will involve the creation of a kind of “My First Casefile” for use by fresher teams at UCD.
3rd November 2009
UCD Review & Times Workshop
Workshop will consist of a review of the UCD motions and prominent arguments, then an introduction to Irish Times-style debating and differences between it and Mace. Followed by a practice debate in Times style.
10th November 2009
The State & You: Social Policy Debates
A workshop on social policy debates, discussing ideas such as State-individual interaction, rights, social contract etc. The format of these workshops will be opening with a debate with 3-minute speeches (or perhaps even just 15-minutes prep) on a SP motion, then discussion on what teams are missing in terms of points & analysis, some theoretical stuff, then a full-length debate on a related SP motion.
17th November 2009
Other States & You: International Relations Debates
Workshop on IR debates, focusing on both information and concepts such as sovereignty and international law. The format of these workshops will be opening with a debate with 3-minute speeches (or perhaps even just 15-minutes prep) on an IR motion, then discussion on what teams are missing in terms of points & analysis, some theoretical stuff, then a full-length debate on a related IR motion.
24th November 2009
The State & Your Money: Economics Debates
Workshop on economics debates, focusing on the free market, globalisation and trade. The format of these workshops will be opening with a debate with 3-minute speeches (or perhaps even just 15-minutes prep) on an economics motion, then discussion on what teams are missing in terms of points & analysis, some theoretical stuff, then a full-length debate on a related economics motion.
1st December 2009
The State & Your Ass in Jail: Law Debates
Workshop on law debates, focusing on the pillars of justice, prisons and contract law. The format of these workshops will be opening with a debate with 3-minute speeches (or perhaps even just 15-minutes prep) on an law motion, then discussion on what teams are missing in terms of points & analysis, some theoretical stuff, then a full-length debate on a related law motion.
TBA (poss 2nd December 2009)
UCC Prep
Preparation workshop for the UCC IV.
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Date: Thursday 1st October Time: 7pm Location: Kirwan Theatre
The origin of the phrase "Gib" is a disputed one. Some claim it stands for "Green Ignorant Bastards", others say it's named after some guy called Gibson and the more literary among us might believe it derives itself from James Joyce's Ulysses and its reference to Trinity "Jibs".
Regardless, in Galway, it only means one thing: the night you, the first year, introduce yourself to the Lit&Deb. You are the star of hte show, or more accurately, 19 to 20 people just like you are the stars.
Gibs is an informal competition for first years, where new speakers take to the podium and speak for five minutes (or as long as they want) about one of the motions we've set or anything you want really. Be funny, be interesting, be controversial, be offensive. Just be... you. And we'll love you for it.
Winning is largely irrelevant, although there will be shiny prizes, and the glory of being head Giblet. We used to have a liberated champagne bucket as a trophy, but we lost it. This year, the theme is James Bond.
Some say it's just an excuse for the older people to wear black tie (yes, there are people who look for an excuse to do so), but for you, it's an excuse to be charming, suave, and sophisticated.
Dress up if you want (or don't). Talk about how the world is not enough (or don't). Everyone remembers their first Gibs night, so make it what you want.
Afterwards hit the Freshers' Fling afterwards to have your vodka martini shaken, not stirred (if, like Bond, you are a weak drinker and want nothing more than cold water with a dash of gin and dry vermouth).
After enjoying losing your college debating virginity you may be left longer for more. Fear not, young Gib, for the Freshers Fling awaits you. Coming straight after Gibs night in the Cellar Bar, this Bond themed party is set to be a high rolling combination of fun and debauchery. Join us over martinis. Argue...I mean...debate... over who's the best Bond of all time. Witness explosions and car chase. The Cellar will have it all (note: artistic licence may have been employed in this passage). Thinking you should hang up the tux and put the revolver away? well, we can think of something more sociable to do...HOUSEPARTY! Follow us back to a secret location and continue the night in style (preferably a suave one, but we're not fussy). This is one party you cannot afford to miss. Dress to impress. Bring the cigars. Or at least a lethal bowler hat.
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