English Speaking Union of Japan Parliamentary Debate Seminar

The English-Speaking Union of Japan will hold a Parliamentary Debate Seminar at Ritsumeikan University for the purpose of making Parliamentary Debate better known in the Kansai area. Outstanding debaters and a debate instructor from UK will visit Kyoto to give a model debate and lecture. In addition to those who are already engaged in debating, anyone interested in learning more about Parliamentary Debate is welcome to attend.

Date: 2 October 2000 (Monday) 17:30-20:00

Place: Suekawa Memorial Hall, Ritsumeikan University

Guest Lecturer and Debaters from UK:
Mr. Marc Whitmore (Education, Debates & Alumni Officer, English Speaking Union)
Mr. Rob Weekes (University of Cambridge)
Mr. Ewan Smith (University of Oxford)
Mr. Rami Okasha (University of Aberdeen)
Mr. Daragh Grant (London School of Economics)

Timetable:
17:30 Opening
17:40 Explanation of Parliamentary Debate
18:10 Model Debate by UK Debaters
19:00 Lecture by Mr. Whitmore
20:00 Closing

Organisers:
The English-Speaking Union of Japan
Ritsumeikan University

Cooperation: Ritsumeikan English Speaking Society

Contact:
The English-Speaking Union of Japan
Fujikage Building 9th Floor, Motoakasaka 1-1-5, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0051
Tel: 03-3423-0970 Fax: 03-3423-0971 E-mail: esuj@esuj.gr.jp
International Affairs Office, Ritsumeikan University 56-1 Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku Kyoto 603-8577
Tel: 075-465-8230 Fax: 075-465-8160 E-mail: kokusai@st.ritsumei.ac.jp