In the International Relations (International Geopolitics) class of the Department of Tourism, the annual debate was held again this term.
The two themes this year are:
(XNUMX) Are you in favor of increasing nuclear power generation while completely abolishing coal-fired power generation for decarbonization?Are you against it?
(XNUMX) Are you in favor of possessing the ability to attack enemy missile bases?Are you against it?
Divided into four teams, two teams each debated on themes ① and ②.On the day of the performance, the team representative's rock-paper-scissors will determine which theme will be chosen, and whether they will be on the opposing side or for the supporting side. so it's hard.
Students score their wins and loses and vote for the best debaters!
Students from teams other than the team conducting the debate will grade.The scores determine the team's victory or defeat, but in addition to that, which students did their best in arguing, asking questions, refuting, and refuting?I also voted.This time, 12 people will be selected as excellent debaters and get prizes!Let's ask the students what they think.
・I improved my communication skills! (Akane Mohri, 3rd year)
“This time, the theme that our team faced was whether we were for or against possessing the ability to strike enemy missile bases.
It was a theme that I didn't think about much in my daily life, so I had a hard time coming up with an argument.However, through this debate, I learned a lot by researching and learning not only information from TV and internet news, but also constitutions, laws, interview articles, and literature.I also had to listen to other people's remarks and refute them, so I think I was able to improve my ability to speak, listen, and communicate. ”
・It is important to keep an eye on the international situation and have your own thoughts! (Yuki Sugawara, 3rd year)
"This time, we held a debate on the theme of 'Are you for or against increasing nuclear power generation for decarbonization?'
I felt that it would be difficult to convey our own opinions in an easy-to-understand manner while listening to the other party's arguments in a limited amount of time.However, I have never thought about this topic in my daily life, so I feel that it was a very good experience.
Also, by taking this class, as a member of the younger generation, I realized the importance of keeping an eye on the international situation on a daily basis and having my own thoughts and opinions firmly, without thinking that it is someone else's problem. ”
・Defeated by a narrow margin!But it was a lot of fun! (Mr. Yurin Horiguchi, 2nd year)
“The theme of the debate this time was whether or not to approve nuclear power plants as a means of decarbonization.
It was difficult to refute the opposing team after thoroughly researching information from various perspectives, but I was able to find their weak points and refute them.As a result, I was able to bring it up to a close margin in the voting results, but unfortunately I lost.But it was a lot of fun. ”
The debate gradually heats up!Exchange of opinions with valuable multinational students
As usual, everyone started quietly and quietly at the argument stage, and as they proceeded with questions, counterarguments, and refutations, their voices naturally grew louder.
In international relations theory, the ability to find facts from the world's abundant information, and to think deeply about the backgrounds and factors behind actors' actions and remarks, their strategies, and how their remarks and actions affect each other. The purpose of learning is to attach
In addition, since students of many nationalities are taking the course, it seems that it is a valuable learning experience to have different opinions due to the cultural and historical background of each home country.
Makoto Yoshida Professor, Department of Tourism, Faculty of Contemporary Society (Department of Tourism, Faculty of International Communication from 2021)
