GUESTS:
| Guests: | Position: |
Vocabulary:
Fringe elements – those members of a political or other group whose views are considered to be very extreme and crazy
To hijack – to take control of something in order to advertise your own aims and interests
To engage with smb – to become involved with and try to understand
To no-platform – to refuse someone an opportunity to make their ideas or beliefs known publicly, because you think these beliefs are dangerous or unacceptable
To curtail free speech – to limit or restrict free speech
Martyr – a person who suffers very much because of their religious or political beliefs
Suggested questions:
- What
famous personalities are banned from speaking publicly at British Universities?
Why? (Boris Jonson, writer Germaine Greer, Julian Assange, human rights
campaigner Peter Tatchell) - What
are the perspectives of the four attandees? - Naa
Acquah - Weyman
Bennett - Peter
Tatchell - Eric
Heinz
Voice your own opinions on the following:
Should freedom of speech be absolute and unlimited?
Are there cases when freedom of speech should be restricted? If so, what are these cases?
If freedom of speech is restricted in any way, doesn’t it cease to be a freedom?
UST | Toolkit
01 | Positions
The two opposing claims students defend.
A: Effective diplomacy is built on persuasion rather than pressure.
B: Effective diplomacy requires firmness rather than accommodation.
02 | Argumentation Prompt
Develop two arguments to support your position. Provide reasoning and relevant examples. Anticipate the opposing side’s arguments and prepare rebuttals.
03 | Language Challenge
Use at least four expressions from the Vocabulary Bank. At least one expression should be used to challenge or rebut your opponent’s argument.
04 | Printable Worksheet
Download the Verbal Joust worksheet →