日本語Japan-US Exchange Debate
Japan-U.S. Exchange Debate, Japan Tour 2023
| Host | Japan Debate Association and Committee on International Discussion and Debate, National Communication Association | |
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| Dates | June 13- June 21, 2023 | |
| Team USA |
Coaches
Debaters |
John Koch (Vanderbilt U.) & Kenneth Newby (Morehouse C.) Daniel E. Ardity (Vanderbilt U.) & |
| Schedule | June 14 | Kyushu University |
| June 15 | St. Andrew’s University | |
| June 17 | Japan Businesspeople’s Debate Federation | |
| June 18 | All Japan High School English Debate Association | |
| June 19 | Japan Debate Association (Online debate) | |
Japan-U.S. Exchange Debate, “Virtual” Tour 2021
Due to COVID-19, the JDA and Committee on International Discussion and Debate of the National Communication Association decided to replace traditional tour itinerary with the “virtual” tour. The US Team is a pair of John Huebler (University of Mary Washington graduate) & Emma Reilly (Randolph-Macon College), and they will be debating following three rounds against Japanese debate teams of different educational levels.
Round 1: Against Japan Businesspeople Debate Federation (JBDF)
Resolved: That the Japanese government should introduce a carbon tax.
Affirmative: JBDF Team vs. Negative: Team USA
Coach for the US team: John P. Koch, Ph.D (Vanderbilt University)
June 4th, 8PM (EDT)/June 5th, 9AM (JST)
Click here for the archive.
Round 2: Against Saitama Municipal Urawa High School, the winner of The 15th National High School English Debate Tournament sponsored by All Japan High School English Debate Association (HEnDA).
Resolved: That the Japanese Government should relocate the capital functions out of Tokyo.
Coach for the US team: Ruth J. Beerman, Ph.D (Randolph-Macon College)
June 18th, 8PM (EDT)/June 19th, 9AM (JST)
Click HERE for the archive of the debate match
Round 3: Against parliamentary debate team
Motion: This House would ban the ownership of firearms.
Team Japan: Rina Kajitani (University of Tokyo)
& Sena Kim (University of Pennsylvania, starting fall, 2021)
June 25th, 8PM (EDT)/June 26th, 9AM (JST)
Coach for the US team: Kenneth Newby, J.D. (Morehouse College)
Click HERE for the archive.
Japan-U.S. Exchange Debate, U.S. Tour 2020
| Host | Committee on International Discussion and Debate, National Communication Association | |
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| Dates | February 23 – March 17, 2020 | |
| Japan National Team | Debaters | Yuta Watanabe (Waseda University)
Takuto Kasahara (Kanazawa University) |
| Schedule | Arrival | |
| Feb. 23 – Feb. 25 | Wheaton College | |
| Feb. 25 – Feb. 27 | Duquesne University | |
| Feb. 27 – Feb. 29 | Slippery Rock University | |
| Feb. 29 – Mar. 2 | University of Georgia | |
| Mar. 2 – Mar. 4 | Randolph-Macon College | |
| Mar. 4 – Mar. 6 | Baylor University | |
| Mar. 6 – Mar. 8 | University of Southern Mississippi | |
| Mar. 8 – Mar. 10 | University of Denver | |
| Mar. 10 – Mar. 12 | University of Denver | |
| Mar. 12 – Mar. 14 | CSU-Northridge | |
| Mar. 14 – Mar. 17 | University of Utah | |
| Departure | ||
Japan-U.S. Exchange Debate, Japan Tour 2019
| Host | Japan Debate Association | |
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| Special Sponsor | GTEC | |
| Cooperation | Committee on International Discussion and Debate, National Communication Association All Japan High School English Debate Association |
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| Dates | June 4 – June 25, 2019 | |
| US National Team | Coach |
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Co-Director of Debate and Forensics at Randolph-Macon College
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| Debaters | Colten White, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Caroline Kouneski, Randolph-Macon College |
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| Schedule | Jun. 4 | Arrival |
| Jun. 5 | Orientation/Welcome Party | |
| Jun. 6 | Global Communication Instutute, Kanda University of International Studies | |
| Jun. 7 | Department of English, Tokai University | |
| Jun. 8 | Gifu Shotoku Gakuen High School / HEnDA Gifu | |
| Jun. 9 | Japan Communication Association Annual Convention | |
| Jun. 10 | Fukui Prefecture Board of Education | |
| Jun. 11 | Language Education Center, Ritsumeikan University | |
| Jun. 13 | All Miyazaki English Teachers’ Association | |
| Jun. 14 | Japan Debate Association Kyushu Chapter, Kyushu University Faculty of Languages & Cultures, & Fukuoka Prefectural Jonan High School (pending) | |
| Jun. 15-16 | Hiroshima Shudo University | |
| Jun. 18 | International Exchange Division of Kagoshima Cultural Club | |
| Jun. 19-20 | International Exchange Division of Hokkaido Senior High School Cultural Federation/Hokkaido Sapporo Intercultural and Technological High School | |
| Jun. 22 | Gunma Senior High School English Education and Research Association | |
| Jun. 23 | Japan Businesspeople Debate Federation | |
| Jun. 26 | Farewell Party | |
| Jun. 27 | Departure | |
Japan-U.S. Exchange Debate, Japan Tour 2017
Japan-U.S. Exchange Debate, U.S. Tour 2016
| Host | Committee on International Discussion and Debate, National Communication Association | |
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| Dates | February 20 – March 10, 2016 | |
| Japan National Team | Debaters | Naruhiko Nakano (Mie University E.S.S.) |
| Schedule | Arrival | |
| Feb. 20 – Feb. 23 | Irvine Valley College | |
| Feb. 23 – Feb. 26 | Texas Christian University | |
| Feb. 26 – Feb. 29 | University of Rhode Island | |
| Feb. 29 – Mar. 2 | Samford University | |
| Mar. 2 – Mar. 4 | University of Utah | |
| Mar. 4 – Mar. 7 | George Washington University | |
| Mar. 7 – Mar. 8 | CSU Northridge | |
| Mar. 8 – Mar. 9 | Loyola Marymount University | |
| Mar. 9 – Mar. 10 | Santa Monica College | |
| Departure | ||
Japan-U.S. Exchange Debate, Japan Tour 2015
| Host | Japan Debate Association | |
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| Special Sponsor | GTEC CBT | |
| Cooperation | Committee on International Discussion and Debate, National Communication Association | |
| Dates | June 2 – June 23, 2015 | |
| US National Team | Coach | Dr. Theodore F. Sheckels, Jr.
Professor of English and Communication Studies, Randolph-Macon College |
| Debaters | Natalie Bennie Samford UniversityCody Walizer University of Denver |
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| Schedule | Arrival | |
| Jun. 3 Wed. | Orientation/Welcome Party | |
| Jun. 5 Fri. | Global Communication Instutute, Kanda University of International Studies (GCI, KUIS) | |
| Jun. 6 Sat. | Japan Businesspeople Debate Federation (JBDF) | |
| Jun. 7 Sun. | Tokyo Intercollegiate Debate League (TIDL) | |
| Jun. 8 Mon. | International Exchange Division of Hokkaido Senior High School Cultural Federation | |
| Jun. 10 Wed. | The Senior High School English Education Society of Kagoshima Prefecture | |
| Jun. 11 Thu. | Japan Debate Association Kyushu Chapter, Kyushu University Faculty of Languages & Cultures | |
| Jun. 12 Fri. | The Senior High School English Education and Research Association of Fukuoka Prefecture | |
| Jun. 13 Sat. | The English Speaking Society of Ehime University | |
| Jun. 14 Sun. | Gifu devision, All Japan High School English Debate Association (HEnDA) | |
| Jun. 16 Tue. | Keio University | |
| Jun. 17 Wed. | Department of Global Culture and Communication, Aichi Shukutoku University | |
| Jun. 18 Thu. | English Debate Committee, The Senior High School Education Society of Ibaragi Prefecture | |
| Jun. 20 Sat. | Tochigi Prefecture, All Japan Senior High School Cultural Federation | |
| Jun. 21 Sun. | National Association of Forensics and Argumentation (NAFA) | |
| Jun. 22 Mon. | Farewell Party | |
| Departure | ||
Global Communication Institute, KUIS
1:10-1:15 PM Opening Address from President Sakai followed by Professor Fan, GCI Chair
1:10-2:10 PM Debate Match
2:10-2:40 PM Post-round comments of Dr. Sheckels
Questions from the Audience (answered by Dr. Sheckels and/or debaters)
2:40 -2:50 PM Intermission
2:50-3:50 PM Lecture from Dr. Sheckels on “The Place of Debate in American Politics”
-4:20 PM Questions from the Audience
4:20-5:15 PM Campus Tour or Intermission (free time)
5:15-6:30 PM Reception
Lecture: The Place of Debate in American Politics
Debate: Japan should terminate the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty
Contact information: Noriaki Tajima / tajima-n@kanda.kuis.ac.jp
JBDF US Exchange Debate in 2015
2:00 PM Opening Ceremony (Opening Address by Mr. Norio Sakurai, President of JBDF)
2:10 PM Pre-round Explanation by Mr. Seno, Senior Executive Advisor
2:15 PM Self-introductions by debaters and US coach, Dr. Schekels
2:35 PM Debate Demonstration Round
(JBDA format with 2-person teams, US team vs JBDF team)
Running commentary by Mr. Seno, Senior Executive Advisor (Japanese)
3:25 PM Post-round comments of Dr. Sheckels
3:35 PM Intermission
3:50 PM Lecture: The Place of Debate in American Politics by Dr. Schekels
4:20 PM Q&A Session
4:30 PM Closing Ceremony
Lecture: The Place of Debate in American Politics
Debate: Japan should terminate the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty.
Venue: Kanto IT Software Kenpo Kaikan, the Venue, 2-27-6 Hyakunincho Shinjuku-ku Tokyo
Contact information: Mr. Nori Shirai / shirai1411@s02.itscom.net
12:45-2:15 PM Judge Semi-Final Rounds
3:30-5:00 PM Judge the Final Round
5:30 PM Lecture from Dr. Sheckels on “The Benefits of Debate”
6:30 PM Closing Ceremony
Lecture: The Benefits of Debate
Resolution: Japan should terminate the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty.
Venue: Toyo University (Tokyo)
Contact information: Mr. Kazuki Maruhashi / marurunn1@gmail.com
Hokkaido High School Cultural Association International Exchange Division
6:00-7:10 PM Debate Match (HEnDA rules with 4-person teams)
7:10-7:30 PM Post-round comments of Dr. Sheckels
Debate: Japan should contribute more actively to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations by relaxing its restrictions for the Self-Defense Forces.
Lecture: The Benefits of Debate
Venue: Hokusei Gakuen University
Contact information: Mr. Jun-ichiro Kimura / junichiro6418@gmail.com
The English Education Association of Senior High School English Teachers in Kagoshima Prefecture
9:30-10:20 AM Judge the final match of the tournament in Kagoshima
10:40-11:00 AM Comments of Dr. Sheckels, Mr. Welizer and Ms. Bennie
11:15-12:00 PM Lecture from Dr. Sheckels on “The Benefits of Debate”
12:00-12:45 PM Lunch with students and teachers
12:45-1:30 PM Question and Answer Session
1:30-2:00 PM Closing ceremony / Take photos with students
Debate: Japan should contribute more actively to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations by relaxing its restrictions for the Self-Defense Forces.
Lecture: The Benefits of Debate
Venue: Kagoshima Kenmin Koryu Center
Contact information: Mr. Kohichi Arishima / karishima@gmail.com
11:00-12:00 PM Demo Policy Debate with International students
Split team. Resolved: That All Whale Hunting Should Be Banned.
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
1:00-4:30 PM Break / Preparation
4:40-6:10 PM Lecture by Dr. Sheckels “The Place of Debate in American Politics”
6:30-8:00 PM Parli Debate. NA format. The US team vs ESS team.
Debate: (1) Resolved: That all whale hunting should be banned. (Policy)
(2) TBA (Parliamentary)
Lecture: The Place of Debate in American Politics
Contact information: Mr. / Dr. Narahiko Inoue / inouen@flc.kyushu-u.ac.jp
1:50-2:10 PM Opening Ceremony
2:10-3:00 PM Debate Match
3:00-3:10 PM Break
3:10-3:30 PM Feedback sessions by Dr. Sheckels and Professor Inoue from Kyushu Univ.
3:30-4:00 PM Lecture from Dr. Sheckels on the Benefits of Debate
4:00-4:20 PM Closing Ceremony
Debate: Japan should contribute more actively to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations by relaxing its restrictions for the Self-Defense Forces.
Lecture: The Benefits of Debate
Contact information: Ms. Noriko Nagashima
norikonagashimasan@yahoo.co.jp / a_rose_is_a_rose@docomo.ne.jp
10:30 AM Opening ceremony
11:00-12:30 PM Debate
12:30-12:50 PM Post-round comments of Dr. Sheckels
1:00-2:30 PM Lunch at restaurant in Ehime University
2:30-3:00 PM Lecture: The Benefits of Debate by Dr. Sheckels
3:00-3:10 PM QA session
3:10 PM Closing ceremony
Debate: Japan should terminate the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty.
Lecture: The Benefits of Debate
Contact information: Ms. Riria Kohara / bud-ov_vo-lily@ezweb.ne.jp
All Japan High School English Debate Association (HEnDA)
9:40-10:00 AM Opening Ceremony
10:05-11:10 AM Short lecture from Dr. Sheckels on “The Benefits of Debate”
11:15-12:15 PM Debate Match I (HEnDA rules with 4-person teams)
12:15-13:15 PM Lunch with Japanese teachers
1:15- 2:30 PM Debate Match II (HEnDA rules: Aff–2 US debaters vs. Neg–4 Japanese teachers)
2:40-3:40 PM Judge a match and coach the Japanese teams (HEnDA topic)
3:50-4:10 PM Closing Ceremony
Debate I & II: Japan should contribute more actively to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations by relaxing its restrictions for the Self-Defense Forces.
Lecture: The Benefits of Debate
Venue: Gifu Shotoku Gakuen High School
Contact information
Mr. Junichi Miyagawa / miyajun@ha.shotoku.ac.jp
2:00 PM Meeting and preparation with Japanese debaters for demonstration debate match
2:45-4:15 PM Demo Debate
4:30-6:00 PM Lecture & Discussion
6:30-8:30 PM Dinner
Debate: Parliamentary Debate
Lecture: The Place of Debate in American Politics
Contact information: Ms. Masako Suzuki / s.masako@gmail.com
Department of Global Culture and Communication
3:10-4:40 Model debate (A modified NA Parliamentary style)
4:40-4:50 Break. Other students may join at this time.
4:50-5:35 Lecture “the benefits of debate”
5:35-6:20 Workshop/Q&A period (Students ask questions on debate match and the lecture)
Debate: Cultural exchange is more important to the safety and security of Japan than military agreements.
Lecture: The Benefits of Debate
Contact information: Dr. / Mr. Dan Molden / dmolden@asu.aasa.ac.jp
Prefectural High School English Teachers’ Research Association
1:30-2:25 PM Debate Match (HEnDA rules with 4-person teams)
2:35-3:20 PM Lecture from Mr. Sheckels on “Benefits of Debate”
3:20-3:30 PM Closing Ceremony
4:15-5:30 PM School Tour (Japanese cultural club activities)
Debate: Japan should contribute more actively to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations by relaxing its restrictions for the Self-Defense Forces.
Lecture: The Benefits of Debate
Contact information: Ms. Akemi Ueki / ueki.akemi@mail.ibk.ed.jp
1:00 PM Opening
1:05-2:00 PM Debate Match I (HEnDA rules with 4-person teams:)
2:00-2:15 PM Post-round comments of Dr. Sheckels
2:15-2:25 PM Break
2:35-3:10 PM Debate Match II (Public Forum (37min) )
3:10-3:30 PM Post-found comments of Dr. Sheckels, Mr. Welizer and Ms. Bennie
Debate I: Japan should contribute more actively to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations by relaxing its restrictions for the Self-Defense Forces. (HEnDA)
Debate II: On balance, is artificial intelligence beneficial to humanity? (Public Forum)
Venue: Kyowa University
C0ntact information: Ms. Yumi Arisaka / arisaka-y01@tochigi-edu.ed.jp
2:00-3:30 PM Watching the final round of SEED
4:00-5:00 PM Demonstration debate
5:00-5:30 PM Speech from Dr. Theodore Francis Sheckels
6:00 PM Closing ceremony
Lecture: The Place of Debate in American Politics
Debate: Japan should terminate the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty.
Contact information: Mr. Amane HIROTA / hirotaama@yahoo.co.jp
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