[Join Now] Sharpen Your Thinking & Speak with Confidence – Critical Thinking and Debate EG4005

Think with logic. Speak with impact.

 

Have you ever had a great idea but struggled to explain it clearly and persuasively?

Do you want to improve your logical thinking, public speaking, data analysis, and quick response skills?

 

Critical Thinking and Debate will guide you through issue analysis, argument building, clash of opposing viewpoints, and hands-on debate practice. Through this course, students will gradually develop the ability to think clearly, express ideas precisely, and persuade others effectively.

 

This course combines interdisciplinary issue discussions, classic film appreciation, debate practice rounds, and a final debate competition. Students will not only learn to understand different viewpoints, but also learn how to think critically, speak clearly, and argue with reason.

 

Course Highlights

 

★ Strengthen logical thinking

Learn how to analyze problems, organize information, and build persuasive arguments.

 

★ Improve public speaking and quick response skills

Through debate practice and hands-on training, students will develop clear, organized, and engaging communication skills.

 

★ Explore interdisciplinary issues in depth

The course will cover important topics such as artificial intelligence and environmental protection, helping students understand issues from multiple perspectives.

 

★ Learn from an experienced professional instructor

The course invites an instructor with rich experience in debate and critical thinking education to guide students from the basics to real debate practice.

 

Course Information

 

Course Title: Critical Thinking and Debate EG4005

Semester: Fall 2026

Class Time: Friday, Periods 6–7

Classroom: Room A102, 1st Floor, Engineering Building 5

 

Course Content

Course introduction and understanding debate

Common arguments and reasoning in policy debate

Debate rules and classic film appreciation

Issue discussion: Artificial Intelligence

Debate practice rounds

Midterm group critical thinking practice

Issue discussion: Environmental Protection

Integrated communication training

Logical thinking training

Final debate competition

Course review and reflection

Guest Instructor

 

Instructor: Kuan-Lin Huang

 

Former President of the Critical Thinking Education Association, with extensive experience in debate promotion, judging, and competitions.

 

Experience includes:

 

2022 President, JCI Zhonghe Chapter

2023 Deputy Secretary-General, Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection Committee

2023 Chair, Public Relations and Promotion Committee, JCI North District

2019 Chair, Oregon Debate Promotion Committee, Junior Chamber International Taiwan

President, Critical Thinking Education Association

Oregon Debate Champion, Junior Chamber International Taiwan

Oregon Debate Champion, R.O.C. Toastmasters Association

Chair, Debate Committee, R.O.C. Toastmasters Association

Dedicated judge for debate competitions held by JCI and Toastmasters

Students who want to improve their thinking, communication, and persuasion skills are warmly welcome to enroll!

 

This is not only a debate course.

It is also a practical course that will help you become more competitive in future presentations, interviews, discussions, and decision-making.