As part of the new MA variant ‘Political Debate. History and Rhetorics’ this course will provide an introduction into historical and theoretical literature about political debate. We will review and discuss literature and also actually compare theory and practice, as this course also contains two practical elements: a debating course provided by professional coaches and a series of lectures by politicians and ex-politicians. Students will learn to analyse historical political debates, get an introduction into debating skills and discuss the nature of political debate with (ex)politicians.
Timetable
Semester I, see timetables.
Method of Instruction
Literature Seminar; attendance is compulsory ( see the rules and regulations of the Department of History, art. 2).
Course objectives
Knowledge and understanding of the history, theory and practice of political debate
Required reading
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Examination
Written reviews of lterature, preparation of debates with politicians, short final paper
Information
With the tutor: h.te.velde@let.leidenuniv.nl.
Overview
The three elements of this course – review of literature, debating course, and lectures by politicians – will be taught separately
Remarks
As this course concentrates on political debates in the Dutch context proficiency in speaking Dutch is necessary.
Application Courses, Seminars and Exams
MA course enrolment forms can be downloaded here.