From Event Descriptions on Stoa website:
Parliamentary Debate (aka Parli)
Parliamentary debate is an activity in which teams of two students debate one another in an extemporaneous form of debate in which their topic is given just minutes prior to the round. Parliamentary debate asks competitors to develop and defend positions on a wide range of issues that could be fact, value, policy or scenario in nature. Parliamentary debate (aka Parli) not only relies on quick thinking but also on an accumulation of general knowledge on a broad range of subjects.
The purpose of Parliamentary debate is to instill in Christian home school students the skills of presentation, critical thinking, research, and analysis of current events. That endeavor should only be accomplished in an environment of honorable competition that cultivates maturity, wisdom, grace, poise, and brings glory to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Overview:
- Two students per team
- Extemporaneous form of debate
- Twenty-minute preparation time
- Round lasts thirty-eight minutes
Who can participate in Parli?
Because Parli is by nature a very challenging form of debate, it is recommended that more experienced students participate in this event.
Stoa Parliamentary debate eligibility is as follows:
Each debater must have reached age sixteen (16) by October 1st of the competition year, or have competed for two or more years in another debate format, or receive consent from her/his coach. A parliamentary debate team consists of two competitors. A team may not switch partners within a single tournament.
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