SCHEDULE

REQUIREMENTS

RESOURCES

Professor Christopher Witcombe
&
Professor Tracy Hamilton

Spring 2006

ART HISTORY SENIOR SEMINAR
FIRST DEBATE

Wednesday, February 8, 2006

MOTION: "20th-Century Art is Not Art"

TEAM A (Affirmative): Kate, Laura Ann, Megan

TEAM B (Negative): Anne, Henslee, Maureen

MEDIATOR: Sarah


Maureen - Anne - Sarah - Laura Ann - Henslee - Kate - Megan

DEBATE OUTLINE

The topic (motion) places the burden of proof on the Affirmative. In other words, Team A has the responsibility of proving the statement of the debate; Team B will argue against the motion.

  • Team A: 1st Affirmative Speaker: 6-10 minutes
  • Team B: 1st Negative Speaker: 6-10 minutes
  • Team A: 2nd Affirmative Speaker: 5 minutes
  • Team B: 2nd Negative Speaker: 5 minutes

    REBUTTAL

  • Team A: 3rd Affirmative Speaker: 5 minutes
  • Team B: 3rd Negative Speaker: 5 minutes

    SUMMARY of ARGUMENTS by BOTH TEAMS by the MEDIATOR