Parliamentary Debating Seminar in Kyoto

The English-Speaking Union of Japan will hold a Parliamentary Debating 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, public speech, and English presentation is welcome to attend.

Date: October 3 (Wed.) 17:30-19:30

Place: Suekawa Memorial Hall, Ritsumeikan University

Guest Lecturer and Debaters from UK:

Mr. Marc Whitmore Head, Centre for Speech and Debate, English Speaking Union (UK)
Ms. Sarah Monroe (University of Oxford)
Mr. Wu-Meng Tan (University of Cambridge)
Mr. James Probert (London School of Economics)
Mr. Peter English (University of Glasgow)

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

Organisers:
The English-Speaking Union of Japan
Ritsumeikan University

Cooperation: Ritsumeikan University E.S.S

Contact:
The English-Speaking Union of Japan
Tel: 03-3423-0970 E-mail: esuj@esuj.gr.jp

International Affairs Office, Ritsumeikan University
Tel: 075-465-8230 E-mail: kokusai@st.ritsumei.ac.jp