Importance
-Develops the ability to speak confidently in public.
-Enhances eloquence in expressing ideas effectively.
-Encourages the ability to hold opposing ideas and think critically.
-Builds skills in researching and supporting arguments with evidence.
-Teaches students to identify weaknesses in opponents’ arguments.
-Develops the capacity to assess different viewpoints.
-Positions participants as potential future leaders in various fields.
-Forbes identifies ex-debaters as possessing persuasive and clear presentation skills.
Responsibilities
-Collaborate with other clubs for themed debate and poetry events.
-Invite guest speakers and poets for workshops and lectures.
-Organize writing workshops and poetry slams to encourage creativity.
-Organize regular debates and poetry recitation sessions.
-Participate in inter-university debate competitions.
-Host open mic nights for students to share their poetry and spoken word.