LNU辩论课 / LNU辩论夏令营
Benefit of Debate by Matt Contreras
学习辩论的益处
Confidence and presentation skills. Debate gives students confidence and presentation skills that are useful in all walks of life. Students learn how to calmly
engage large audiences as well as professionally confront argumentative foes.
Research. Students must read and understand academic research. Sources for evidence include public policy journals, think tanks, academic journals published by universities, as well as regular reading from NY Times, the BBC, and NPR.
Competitive academic motivation. Through debate students create a connection between research and payoffs in the form of trophies. This connection is more tangible than delayed or abstract motivations like a high SAT score-debate recognizes and awards academic excellence on a monthly basis.
Business skills. The skills and experiences a student gains through debate is essential for success in the business environment. The ability to think strategically, take on varying perspectives and persuade prepares students for leadership positions in the real world.
Speed Reading. One of the first things students learn at LNU is how to speed read (or spread) out loud. This increases a student’s
comprehension, confidence, and reading speed.
College admissions. Many schools will “silver bullet” competitive debaters, giving them preferential admittance and even scholarships (if they are interested in college debate).
Debate Class Schedule 辩论课程时间：
Elementary school
M-F 4pm - 6pm
Middle school and high school
M-Thur 6:30-9pm
Open policy high school
Friday 6:30-9pm
LNU Summer Camp 2013 夏令营
LNU Summer Camp 6/24-8/23
Morning Session M-F
8:30-12:00 ($250/wk)
Elementary School (4th-6th)
Public Speaking
Basic Argumentation
Afternoon Session M-F
12:30-4:30pm ($280.wk)
Middle School
Competitive Debate
About Coach Matt 授课教师Matt 简历
Coach experience:
·Head Coach for LNU Debate Institute
·Former Head coach of Magnum Debate
·Assisted with coaching the Chinese National Team at the PLNU tournament.
·Instructor at Claremont McKenna College Parli debate program, 2006-7,
·Coach Claremont-McKenna high school MSDP.
Personal Bio
· 2003 Phi Rho Pi (Sophomore, CC Nationals) Collegiate National Champion policy,
· 2004 Finalist Extemporaneous Speaking Phi Rho Pi Nationals
· 2004 Phi Rho Pi finalist Lincoln-Douglas Phi Rho Pi Nationals
· Top Speaker in Varsity Parliamentary Debate at UC
· Parliamentary Debate at UC Berkeley Golden Gate Invitational 2004 (Sems)
· National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence 2004,Semi-Finalist
(6th place nationally,-eliminating Berkeley, CSULB and Colorado state)
· Top Speaker in Varsity Parliamentary Debate at UC Berkeley Golden Gate 2006,(Tournament Champion)
· National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence 2006 Second Place
· Eliminated Berkeley, Claremont, Montana, William Jewel and Missouri.
· National Cumulative rank of 2nd of 1042 teams (As Loyola Marymount University CM or MC depending on database)
· USBP Nationals 2007, Final Round (Worlds Style US Debate Nationals, second place equivalent.
地址：600 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA 92620 (Inside IVY MAX)，飞达学院内
邮件：LNUdebate@gmail.com
网站：https://sites.google.com/site/debatelnu
学习辩论的益处
Confidence and presentation skills. Debate gives students confidence and presentation skills that are useful in all walks of life. Students learn how to calmly
engage large audiences as well as professionally confront argumentative foes.
Research. Students must read and understand academic research. Sources for evidence include public policy journals, think tanks, academic journals published by universities, as well as regular reading from NY Times, the BBC, and NPR.
Competitive academic motivation. Through debate students create a connection between research and payoffs in the form of trophies. This connection is more tangible than delayed or abstract motivations like a high SAT score-debate recognizes and awards academic excellence on a monthly basis.
Business skills. The skills and experiences a student gains through debate is essential for success in the business environment. The ability to think strategically, take on varying perspectives and persuade prepares students for leadership positions in the real world.
Speed Reading. One of the first things students learn at LNU is how to speed read (or spread) out loud. This increases a student’s
comprehension, confidence, and reading speed.
College admissions. Many schools will “silver bullet” competitive debaters, giving them preferential admittance and even scholarships (if they are interested in college debate).
Debate Class Schedule 辩论课程时间：
Elementary school
M-F 4pm - 6pm
Middle school and high school
M-Thur 6:30-9pm
Open policy high school
Friday 6:30-9pm
LNU Summer Camp 2013 夏令营
LNU Summer Camp 6/24-8/23
Morning Session M-F
8:30-12:00 ($250/wk)
Elementary School (4th-6th)
Public Speaking
Basic Argumentation
Afternoon Session M-F
12:30-4:30pm ($280.wk)
Middle School
Competitive Debate
About Coach Matt 授课教师Matt 简历
Coach experience:
·Head Coach for LNU Debate Institute
·Former Head coach of Magnum Debate
·Assisted with coaching the Chinese National Team at the PLNU tournament.
·Instructor at Claremont McKenna College Parli debate program, 2006-7,
·Coach Claremont-McKenna high school MSDP.
Personal Bio
· 2003 Phi Rho Pi (Sophomore, CC Nationals) Collegiate National Champion policy,
· 2004 Finalist Extemporaneous Speaking Phi Rho Pi Nationals
· 2004 Phi Rho Pi finalist Lincoln-Douglas Phi Rho Pi Nationals
· Top Speaker in Varsity Parliamentary Debate at UC
· Parliamentary Debate at UC Berkeley Golden Gate Invitational 2004 (Sems)
· National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence 2004,Semi-Finalist
(6th place nationally,-eliminating Berkeley, CSULB and Colorado state)
· Top Speaker in Varsity Parliamentary Debate at UC Berkeley Golden Gate 2006,(Tournament Champion)
· National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence 2006 Second Place
· Eliminated Berkeley, Claremont, Montana, William Jewel and Missouri.
· National Cumulative rank of 2nd of 1042 teams (As Loyola Marymount University CM or MC depending on database)
· USBP Nationals 2007, Final Round (Worlds Style US Debate Nationals, second place equivalent.
地址：600 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA 92620 (Inside IVY MAX)，飞达学院内
邮件：LNUdebate@gmail.com
网站：https://sites.google.com/site/debatelnu