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Debating/seminars
What is debating?
A debate is a structured argument.
Two sides speak alternately for and against
a particular contention usually based on a topical issue.
What is Seminar?
A seminar may be defined as a gathering of people
for the purpose of discussing a stated topic.
Example for the differences between seminar and debate?
Debate Seminar Discussion
In debate, one listens to find flaws, to spot In seminar discussion, one listens to understand,
differences, and to counter arguments to make meaning, and to find common ground
In debate, one searches for weaknesses in the In seminar discussion, one searches for
other positions strengths in all positions
Debate demands a conclusion Seminar discussion remains open-ended
