The Great Corporate Debate 2009
30 Noviembre 2007
| 1. Introduction -Contact us -About the competition -Organizers and supporters |
2. Competition Information -Overview -Rules and information -Training |
3. Debate Structure -How a debate works -The structure and timing of a debate -Controlling time |
4. Debate Motions -How motions will be selected. |
1. Introduction
How to contact us
If you have any questions about the competition, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:
Contact: Pilar Garcia-Huidobro
Tel: 290-9731 | Fax: 212-0515
Email: [email protected]
About the competition
What is debating?
To debate is to discuss or argue about an issue by considering opposing arguments. Debate occurs in many arenas:
- In politics in recent years, debates have come to be associated with televised programs at which political candidates present their own and their party’s views in response to questions from the media or members of the audience.
- Politicians use debate to present the formal presentation of various viewpoints on matters before the House.
- Competitive debate, as in the case of The Great Corporate Debate, is a competition commonly engaged in at the high school and college level and is popular in English-speaking countries around the world, most notably in South Africa, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
In all cases, each side is attempting to win the approval of a designated audience, in our case the judges. An important aspect of debate is the ability to debate from any position — similar to how a lawyer must argue on behalf of their client, even if the facts are against them.
What is purpose of the competition?
It is estimated that only 2% of Chileans speak English at a business-appropriate level. In an ever-more globalized economy, English skills are essential to compete. The purpose of these debates is to highlight the importance of English to the business community. We hope to stimulate healthy competition among the private sector, encouraging greater emphasis on the need for more English training in the workplace.
Organizers and Supporters
The Great Corporate Debate is made possible by the following organizers and supporters:
What is purpose of the competition?
It is estimated that only 2% of Chileans speak English at a business-appropriate level. In an ever-more globalized economy, English skills are essential to compete. The purpose of these debates is to highlight the importance of English to the business community. We hope to stimulate healthy competition among the private sector, encouraging greater emphasis on the need for more English training in the workplace.
Organizers and Supporters
The Great Corporate Debate is made possible by the following organizers and supporters:
The Chilean-American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Chile) boasts over 700 member companies, representing 90% of American companies in Chile. It offers a wide range of services to foster investment and trade between the United States and Chile.