Hurricane Debate Institute

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73481740685618509072011-07-30T20:17:03.754-07:00Hurricane Debate InstituteTeaching the fundamentals of debate.HDI Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14630212400887475029noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348174068561850907.post-88444269481639635792009-04-20T19:13:00.000-07:002009-05-31T16:54:55.924-07:00Homepage

Welcome to the Homepage of the Hurricane Debate Institute of the University of Miami. As you explore each section of the HDI site, be sure to click our embedded links for further details. This year, the HDI will run from June 7-19, 2009.What could be better than two (2) weeks at THE U!The University of Miami Debate Team invites middle and high school students of all experience levels to

HDI Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14630212400887475029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348174068561850907.post-19649145733619520012009-04-20T19:06:00.001-07:002009-12-14T15:38:25.753-08:00HDI on Facebook

When you get a chance, visit our page on Facebook and "friend" the HDI!Heck, at least tell other people about the HDI! We could use all the (free) advertising we can get!

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The 2009 Hurricane Debate Institute is offering the following debate programs:(NEW) PUBLIC FORUM DEBATEA new offering at the HDI, the Public Forum Debate Workshop will emphasize the art of persuasion (ethos, pathos, and logos) in the context of the lay audience and the age of the media soundbyte. Students will learn how to research topic areas strategically and efficiently. Students will then

HDI Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14630212400887475029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348174068561850907.post-39069527810136160242009-04-11T22:14:00.000-07:002009-04-26T16:51:54.103-07:00Application

You will need to copy and paste the application to an MS Word document, save it, then print it, or email it as necessary.The 2009 HDI ApplicationCONTACT INFOName: School (Fall, 2009): Grade Level (Fall, 2009): Participant’s Home Address: Primary Phone(s): Emergency contacts: E-Mail Address: T-Shirt size: S M L XL XXLEVENT PROGRAM (check one)Team Debate _______ Lincoln-Douglas _______

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Day 0 - Sunday, June 712-5p - Resident check-in (lobby of Pearson Residential College)8 - Resident orientation meeting (lobby of Pearson Residential College)Day 1 – Monday, June 89a - Dave's intro lecture - "What is an Argument?"10 - Getting to Know You1030 - Morning Lecture and Speaking Project12 - LUNCH130p - Review of Project2 - Afternoon Lecture and Speaking Project330 - Video and

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Day 0 - Sunday, June 712-5p - Resident check-in (lobby of Pearson Residential College)8 - Resident orientation meeting (lobby of Pearson Residential College)Day 1 – Monday, June 89a - Dave’s intro lecture - "What Is An Argument?"10 – Hot Air Balloon Ice BreakerHandout/Discussion – What’s the burden of Lincoln-Douglas Debate?11 – Lecture - The anatomy of a resolution12 - LUNCH130p - Spot the

HDI Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14630212400887475029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348174068561850907.post-52292571268839663152009-04-10T11:32:00.000-07:002009-04-26T17:56:41.500-07:00Schedule - Public Forum Debate*

Day 0 - Sunday, June 712-5p - Resident check-in (lobby of Pearson Residential College)8 - Resident orientation meeting (lobby of Pearson Residential College)Day 1 – Monday, June 89a - Dave’s intro lecture - "What Is An Argument?"10 - Getting to Know EveryoneHandout/Discussion – What makes Public Forum unique?11 - Last year’s topics, topic selection and topic analysis12 - LUNCH130p - The Nexus

HDI Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14630212400887475029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348174068561850907.post-87455694935854498162009-04-09T19:47:00.000-07:002009-04-26T17:56:52.340-07:00Schedule - Policy Debate*

Day 0 - Sunday, June 712-5p - Resident check-in (lobby of Pearson Residential College)8 - Resident orientation meeting (lobby of Pearson Residential College)Day 1 – Monday, June 89a - Dave’s intro lecture - "What Is An Argument?"10 - Getting to Know Everyone Distribute Evidence Packets Discussion of Evidence Packets12 - LUNCH BREAK130p - Flowing Exercises2 -

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There is a LOT of important information contained on this page. We ask that you read everything here. If you have any questions, please send an email to hurricanedebateinstitute@gmail.com.____________________SKILLS QUESTIONSThe questions and answers specific to policy debate are set off in [brackets].I’ve never debated before. Is the HDI right for me?We are equipped to work with all levels of

HDI Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14630212400887475029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348174068561850907.post-45885936990469352122009-04-09T19:09:00.000-07:002009-04-26T13:51:31.933-07:00Why choose the HDI?

We invite you to see the difference. The Curriculum We teach process. The other summer institutes will push research deadlines onto young debaters before they even know how to debate. Instead of studying their lecture notes and giving practice speeches, the students have to blindly waddle through articles not even knowing what to find, or even how to find it. We do not have time to research

HDI Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14630212400887475029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348174068561850907.post-66246747510164704452009-04-09T19:04:00.000-07:002009-04-28T08:41:12.231-07:00Dates, Prices, and Housing Info

DATES:Hurricane Debate InstituteJune 7-19, 2009University of MiamiSchool of CommunicationTUITION/FEES:Commuter I - $650.00 (9:00am - 4:30pm)Commuter II - $975.00 (9:00am - 9:00pm)Resident - $1400.00A commuter would live within daily commuting distance to the University of Miami, normally within the Miami-Dade/Broward vicinity. Anyone living outside of that vicinity would have to reside in

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Each of our program directors has a history of educational excellence as demonstrated by their amazing track record of teaching and competitive success. We are fortunate to be able to secure their services this summer. DAVID L. STEINBERG, INSTITUTE DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF SPEECH AND ARGUMENT SKILLS CAMP.Professor Steinberg is the Director of Debate for the award-winning UM Debate Team since

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We believe that no other educational activities are as rewarding as participation in debate. Debate and competitive speaking are fun and exciting. Debaters learn best by debating. Speakers learn best by speaking. Thinkers learn best by thinking. We work to create a comfortable environment where students can learn by bringing it all together, with the guidance of caring and experienced

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