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Debate Clubs' Training Programm

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Sat, Oct 24, 2020 4:00 PM –

Sat, Jan 16, 2021 6:00 PM (GMT+2)

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The IE Debate Club, in both Madrid and Segovia, is excited to announce our upcoming 12-week training program! The weekly sessions are going to cover various topics centred around building negotiation, argumentation and public speaking skills as well as successful performance in conferences for academic debate, Model UN, and British Parliament.

The content of each session includes:

Session 1: Introduction and Public Speaking.
Session 2: Negotiation.
Session 3: Argumentation. Speech Writing. Presentation Skills.
Session 4: Simulations. MUN’s and debates. BP Debate. Features and most important skills. Differences.
Session 5: Advanced Argumentation. Storytelling. Framing.
Session 6: MUN Rules and procedure. Strategy. Research.
Session 7: MUN mock.
Session 8: BP Rules and procedure. Strategy. Research.
Session 9: BP Mock.
Session 10: MUN Negotiation. Committee strategy.
Session 11: Other debate styles and simulations.
Session 12: United Nations System. Legal framework. Basic principles of Public International Law.

The sessions are used as an opportunity to develop strong interpersonal and debating skills as well as identify individuals to represent IE University at conferences and events throughout the year. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend our training program. A minimum of attending 6 sessions is required for certification (and competition participation in accordance with IE rules). We welcome any and all IE students looking to expand their knowledge, try something new, and practice the skills necessary for success in debate and Model UN; all skill levels encouraged and welcome!

Participants don't have to attend all sessions, they can opt-in and out to the most to sessions they are interested in. However, a minimum of 6 is required, 9 - strongly recommended and 12 - recommended.

There is a 50€ fee for our training program, which covers all 12 interactive and dynamic program sessions, as well as the certification provided by the Debate Club for now and future years. Be sure to register soon, as the training starts next week!

Agenda

Upcoming Events

Thu, Sep 17, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Private Location (register to display)
Parliamentary Union - Debate #1 (Segovia)

Join us in the Parliamentary Union's first weekly debate & training session!!
In these session we will introduce you to the worlds largest debate format, with theory, review exercises and most importantly (usually) proper debates.
You will have a chance to debate some of the worlds most challenging topics ranging from IR to Art, while improving your persuasion, argumentation and public speaking skills.
We look forward to seeing you there!!!

Past Events

Sat, Feb 13, 2021
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Private Location (register to display)
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Final Session - Crisis Mock, Final Remarks, Feedback

It will have 3 parts:

45 min class about the UN
45 crisis Mock
30 min feedback

Sat, Feb 06, 2021
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Event
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Session 12 - Basic principles of Public International Law, United Nations System, Legal framework

This session will focus on Basic principles of Public International Law, United Nations System, Legal framework

In order to be able to register to this event you need to be registered to the parent event https://clubs.ie.edu/debate/rsvp_boot?id=300045816

Sat, Jan 30, 2021
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Event
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Session 11 - Other debate styles and simulations

This session will focus on other debate styles and simulations.

In order to be able to register to this event you need to be registered to the parent event https://clubs.ie.edu/debate/rsvp_boot?id=300045816

Sat, Jan 23, 2021
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Event
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Session 10 - BP Mock

This session will focus on MUN Negotiation and Committee strategy

In order to be able to register to this event you need to be registered to the parent event https://clubs.ie.edu/debate/rsvp_boot?id=300045816

Sat, Jan 16, 2021
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Event
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Session 9 - Strategy, Research, BP Rules and procedure

This session will be a mock BP style debate

In order to be able to register to this event you need to be registered to the parent event https://clubs.ie.edu/debate/rsvp_boot?id=300045816

Sat, Dec 12, 2020
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Event
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Session 8 - MUN Negotiation, Committee

This session will focus on Strategy, Research and BP Rules and procedure

In order to be able to register to this event you need to be registered to the parent event https://clubs.ie.edu/debate/rsvp_boot?id=300045816

Sat, Dec 05, 2020
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Event
Mock MUN

MUN is a simulation of the diplomatic process in the United Nations, in which participants can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. MUN involves and teaches participants speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

IE Debate Club is hosting a 3hour mock MUN simulation to help students understand the process and be better prepared for the large international conferences.

*The link to the event will be added soon

Sat, Nov 28, 2020
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Event
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Session 6 - Strategy, Research, MUN Rules and procedure

This session will focus on MUN Rules and procedure, Strategy, Research.

Note, you can only register for this event if you have been registered to the parent event (or have participated in the training program by any of the debate clubs in the past)!
https://clubs.ie.edu/debate/rsvp_boot?id=300045816

Sat, Nov 21, 2020
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Event
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Session 5 - Advanced Argumentation, Storytelling, Framing

This session will focus on Advanced Argumentation, Storytelling, Framing

Note, you can only register for this event if you have been registered to the parent event (or have participated in the training program by any of the debate clubs in the past)!
https://clubs.ie.edu/debate/rsvp_boot?id=300045816

Sat, Nov 14, 2020
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Event
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Session 4 - Simulations, MUN’s and debates, BP Debate, Features and most important skills, Differences.

This session will focus on Simulations, MUN’s and debates, BP Debate, Features and most important skills, Differences.

Note, you can only register for this event if you have been registered to the parent event (or have participated in the training program by any of the debate clubs in the past)!
https://clubs.ie.edu/debate/rsvp_boot?id=300045816

Sat, Oct 31, 2020
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Event
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Session 2 - Negotiation

This session will focus on Negotiation

Note, you can only register for this event if you have been registered to the parent event (or have participated in the training program by any of the debate clubs in the past)!

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The IE Debate Club, in both Madrid and Segovia, is excited to announce our upcoming 12-week training program! The weekly sessions are going to cover various topics centred around building negotiation, argumentation and public speaking skills as well as successful performance in conferences for academic debate, Model UN, and British Parliament.

The sessions are used as an opportunity to develop strong interpersonal and debating skills as well as identify individuals to represent IE University at conferences and events throughout the year. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend our training program. A minimum of attending 6 sessions is required for certification (and competition participation in accordance with IE rules). We welcome any and all IE students looking to expand their knowledge, try something new, and practice the skills necessary for success in debate and Model UN; all skill levels encouraged and welcome!

Participants don't have to attend all sessions, they can opt-in and out to the most to sessions they are interested in. However, a minimum of 6 is required, 9 - strongly recommended and 12 - recommended.

Sat, Oct 24, 2020
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Private Location (register to display)
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Session 1- Introduction and Public Speaking

This session will focus on Public Speaking as well as an introduction to the program and its benefits, the coach and networking.

In order to be able to register to this event you need to be registered to the parent event https://clubs.ie.edu/debate/rsvp_boot?id=300045816

Sat, Oct 24, 2020
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Event
Debate Clubs' Training Programm | Session 1- Introduction and Public Speaking

This session will focus on Public Speaking as well as an introduction to the program and its benefits, the coach and networking.

Note, you can only register for this event if you have been registered to the parent event (or have participated in the training program by any of the debate clubs in the past)!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
The IE Debate Club, in both Madrid and Segovia, is excited to announce our upcoming 12-week training program! The weekly sessions are going to cover various topics centred around building negotiation, argumentation and public speaking skills as well as successful performance in conferences for academic debate, Model UN, and British Parliament.

The sessions are used as an opportunity to develop strong interpersonal and debating skills as well as identify individuals to represent IE University at conferences and events throughout the year. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend our training program. A minimum of attending 6 sessions is required for certification (and competition participation in accordance with IE rules). We welcome any and all IE students looking to expand their knowledge, try something new, and practice the skills necessary for success in debate and Model UN; all skill levels encouraged and welcome!

Participants don't have to attend all sessions, they can opt-in and out to the most to sessions they are interested in. However, a minimum of 6 is required, 9 - strongly recommended and 12 - recommended.

Speakers

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Kevin Febres

Kevin Febres holds degrees in Law and Social Communication as well as Master’s degrees in International Relations and Political Communication.  

He started to debate at age 15, participating in Models of United Nations, Moot Courts, Academic debates and other related activities. During his student years, he earned awards in Venezuela, Argentina and the Harvard Nacional Model of United Nations (HNMUN) in the United States. 

He has organized several large debate conferences in Venezuela and Argentina and has led international delegations for MUN’s in South America, the United States (including 3 participations as Faculty advisor in HNMUN), Netherlands (Euromun) and, most recently, Switzerland with the IE debate Club. 

He has been training other delegates and debaters since age 19 and was the youngest professor to ever teach Geopolitics and Political Communication in his Alma Mater in Venezuela at age 24. He has also taught other subjects such as Public Law and International Public Law. 

In Spain, he was in charge of the MiMUN Project in Camilo Jose Cela Univerity in 2015 and 2016, where he was also a professor of Communication Abilities. Later on, he founded the Spanish MUN Society and developed a MUN Project for the public in schools in Castilla la Mancha region. 

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