The course was based on the internationally recognized World Schools Style Debate (WSDB) format, which encourages structured, respectful, and logical argumentation. Students worked in teams to debate current social issues, rotating between roles such as speaker, adjudicator, and observer. Emphasis was placed on recognizing logical fallacies, using argumentation models (e.g., the Toulmin model), and mastering emotional control and constructive dialogue.

At the end of the semester, students presented their skills during the Faculty’s TDK Orientation Day through a live demonstration and a debate workshop, gaining further public speaking experience.

Course instructor and report author:

Katalin Julianna S. Dinnyés

Assistant Lecturer, Debate Coach

Department of Health Behavior and Development

The course is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation and the National Talent Program, financed by the National Talent Fund, within the framework of the winning project titled “Promoting Scientific Student Research Activities at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Studies of the University of Szeged” (Project ID: NTP-HHTDK-24-0024).