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DEBATE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Group Dynamics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- debate
1, record 1, English, debate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A formal presentation of arguments on both sides of a question before an audience in accordance with standardized procedure; used as a form of training in public speaking and as a competitive intramural or interschool student activity. 2, record 1, English, - debate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A debate presents a conflict situation, in which opposing sides each present short speeches followed by rebuttals. 1, record 1, English, - debate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- débat
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9bat
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen contradictoire d'une question portant sur des opinions controversées. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9bat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le débat est très utile du point de vue didactique [...] C'est aussi un instrument très utile dans la dynamique de groupe [...] et il est largement employé comme stimulant pour la participation à des cours, des assemblées, etc. prenant la forme d'une «table ronde» où tous deviennent de libres interlocuteurs sous la direction éventuelle d'un «animateur». 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9bat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- debate
1, record 2, English, debate
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- discussion
1, record 2, French, discussion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- délibérations 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9lib%C3%A9rations
correct, feminine noun, plural
- débat 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9bat
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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