The Seminar for High School Coaches is sponsored and directed by the faculty of the Michigan Debate Institutes. The primary goal of the Seminar is to help high school debate coaches prepare to teach the new policy topic.  In past five summers over 100 coaches from more than 25 states have attended the Seminar.
 

Curriculum

The curriculum of the Seminar is designed to be flexible so that coaches of all backgrounds, including pure beginners and long-time directors, can benefit.  Ultimately much of the specific curriculum and class schedule is selected by the participating coaches themselves.  The following represent the major elements:

� Lectures by members of the Michigan Debate Institutes faculty.  These lectures offer a  comprehensive introduction to the national policy topic including affirmative surveys and a defense of the status quo.

� Daily attendance at small class sessions (Lab Meetings).  These Lab Meetings are directed by the faculty members of the Michigan Debate Institutes and serve as the basic unit of instruction for our students. Seminar participants observe these sessions which cover various topics including argument development, theory issues, research strategies, practice debates, and speaking skills.

� Daily classes held exclusively for Seminar participants. Topics for these classes, which are small group discussion format, are based upon the suggestions of the Seminar participants and taught by Debate Institute faculty members.

� Full access to the University of Michigan Library and Computing Systems. The Michigan library and computing systems are among the finest in the world.  Seminar participants also receive a hands-on instructional class in computer-assisted debate research.
 

Application and Fees

To secure your reservation for either Seminar, we must receive your application, including payment of the Seminar Fee of $300.00, by June 12, 2000.   The Seminar Fee includes residence in a single-occupancy dormitory room, daily lunch and dinner Meal Plan, supplies, topic materials including an extensive bibliography, theory curriculum guide, and tuition.

A variety of other scholarships are available through the National Debate Coaches Association, the National Forensic League, and the Michigan Debate Institutes.