A Symposium: The Value of Debate
In these troubling times of people shouting down one another and turning a closed mind to one another's beliefs, it is important to discover the value of debate in a democracy.
Join us as we tap into the many academic, cultural and personal benefits of debate.
· Insight of debate coaches from Columbia University, NYU and Brooklyn Debate League!
· Testimonies from teen debaters!
· Reflections of older adult debaters!
· Short video of BPL’s debate beginnings!
· Upcoming debate programs at BPL!
· Light refreshments!
· No registration required!
Contact Berena Hughes at bhughes@bklynlibrary.org or 929-466-1158 for more information.
The Value of Debate is part of the Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL, and is generously funded by the Eisner Foundation.
In these troubling times of people shouting down one another and turning a closed mind to one another's beliefs, it is important to discover the value of debate in a democracy.
Join us as we tap into the many academic, cultural and personal benefits of debate.
· Insight of debate coaches from Columbia University, NYU and Brooklyn Debate League!
· Testimonies from teen debaters!
· Reflections of older adult debaters!
· Short video of BPL’s debate beginnings!
· Upcoming debate programs at BPL!
· Light refreshments!
· No registration required!
Contact Berena Hughes at bhughes@bklynlibrary.org or 929-466-1158 for more information.
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