Erstellt am: 14. 10. 2013 - 11:49 Uhr
Today's Webtip: Debate?
I just learned something new. Apparently, structured debates aren't a thing in Austria.
Growing up in the U.S. I was schooled in debate at an early age. Debating was actually taught in my schools, and the debate club was one of the favorites of many of my friends. I guess the idea of learning how to use research, knowledge and logic to "win" a discussion might not seem like a major part of U.S. culture, but it was at least prevalent enough for me to never realize that it might not be something that everyone learns.
That's a shame. The skills involved are actually incredibly useful in life, and taking part in an organized debate can be quite fun.
I also learned that there are now debate clubs here AND that Vienna will be hosting the European Universities Debating Championships.
Cool.