Junior WSD 國賽已備辯題領域前瞻

暑期國賽，作為(wei) 一年一度的最高舞台，其辯題的公布同樣是備受矚目。

今年Junior WSD第一次，亮相國賽舞台，大家是不是也特別好奇國賽Junior WSD已備辯題都是什麽(me) 內(nei) 容呢？

今天就由暑期Junior WSD營地主教練Coach Robert我們(men) 就為(wei) 大家帶來國賽Junior WSD已備辯題領域前瞻！已備辯題將於(yu) 7月3日正式公布，記得到時候關(guan) 注我們(men) 的更新喲~

Robert Raos

2023 NHSDLC Junior WSD營地主教練

超6年World School/BP辯論及教學經驗

Radboud大學辯論隊主席

曾獲多項國際辯論賽事冠軍(jun) ，包括歐洲Queer公開賽2020，芝加哥公開賽2022等。

辯論不僅(jin) 可以培養(yang) 我們(men) 的思辨能力與(yu) 邏輯能力，通過研究多元的辯題，及其所涉及的不同論點，辯手們(men) 也得以對世界形成更加深入的認識。這同樣是Junior WSD想要通過豐(feng) 富多彩的辯題傳(chuan) 遞給大家的。

2023暑期年度冠軍(jun) 賽&線上全國邀請賽

Junior WSD已備辯題將涉及：教育、哲學、生活以及金融&經濟四大不同領域

透過不同的領域，我們(men) 希望能夠在暑期帶領同學們(men) 感受人類社會(hui) 的不同方麵，通過辯論體(ti) 驗到探索與(yu) 思考的樂(le) 趣，也通過辯論和這個(ge) 多彩的世界建立更多的聯接。

Debating is known for helping students develop critical thinking skills and articulate ideas in a compelling way. However, the hobby may also help them learn about the real world through the research of arguments. The strongest cases are usually those that are argued for in real life – by scientists, politicians, journalists, and activists – in actual discussions. Therefore, pursuing debate as an activity allows young people to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. This article will introduce novice debaters to the various subjects they are likely to encounter in junior world school debating.

教育是學習(xi) 與(yu) 個(ge) 人成長的關(guan) 鍵環節。

對於(yu) 學生們(men) 而言，很多教育類議題討論的問題就是他們(men) 的日常。因此這些問題不僅(jin) 能夠啟發選手思考教育的意義(yi) ，也能夠幫助他們(men) 更加辯證地看待自己的日常生活並更加審慎地對待生活中的教育選擇。

Education is the key to learning and growing as individuals. In debates about education, children can explore topics such as "This House Would Abolish Homework" or "This House Supports the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence into Learning Programs" They can also discuss the importance of different subjects, like science, math, art, and music, and how education can help us become better citizens and leaders. Education motions are of particular importance to students because they touch upon issues that affect their everyday lives. 

Debaters interact with educational institutions on a regular basis and the policies put in place by them are experienced by debaters firsthand. As a result, such motions do not only enable students to engage in an intellectual exercise when debating these motions, they also allow them to provide unique contributions to the discussion as their lived experiences are those that are the most impacted by these topics.

哲學是所有其他知識學科的鼻祖。

什麽(me) 是存在？如何思考概念？它以提出基本問題開始，鼓勵學生考慮他們(men) 一些最基本的信念背後的前提。通過哲學類的議題，我們(men) 得以從(cong) 根源出發，重新思考這個(ge) 世界。

Philosophy is the originator of all other intellectual disciplines. It begins by asking the fundamental questions. What is being? How to think about concepts? Philosophy motions, therefore, encourage students to consider the premises behind some of their most basic beliefs. Most notably, philosophy can prompt kids to think about morality. Why is something ethical or what defines an ethical act in the first place? These motions often introduce children to cultural and intellectual movements that shaped the ways generations thought about the world. 

Confucianism, individualism, consumerism, conservatism, and liberalism are just a few of the many streams of thought that can be explored when making philosophical arguments. What philosophy motions teach kids is to not just argue why something practically will or will not work – but to consider why we ought to desire a certain outcome in the first place. That is to say, philosophical thinking can teach students to question whether enemy arguments should be valued even if they are proven to work flawlessly. The interrogation of why we value something in the first place and how people construct systems of meaning will undoubtedly help children make thoughtful decisions about their own life and who they want to become.

生活議題不是以某一學科為(wei) 重點，

而是試圖再現我們(men) 在生活中的那些兩(liang) 難抉擇。

每個(ge) 人在生活中都會(hui) 麵臨(lin) 不同選項的抉擇與(yu) 權衡，而決(jue) 策能力亦是我們(men) 一生中非常重要的底層能力之一。通過生活類辯題，學生們(men) 得以充分思考當我們(men) 麵臨(lin) 兩(liang) 難時不同選項的重量。

Life motions bring forth a range of intriguing topics that are relevant to children's experiences and personal growth. Rather than focusing on an academic discipline, life motions reflect the situations students are likely to find themselves in their own lives that require difficult decision-making and introspection. Debaters might discuss attitudes toward life such as optimism, pessimism, stoicism, or hedonism. 

They may have to weigh between different priorities people have in their lives, ranging from pursuing career development to settling down and starting a family to exploring the world and accumulating as many experiences as possible. These motions encourage kids to ponder upon the importance of rational thinking and restraint when dealing with moments of interpersonal conflict, uncertainty, and financial crisis. By engaging in debates about life, children gain a deeper appreciation for the people around them, develop a sense of social awareness, and learn how their actions can have a positive impact on their communities and the environment.

金錢推動世界運轉，

我們(men) 每分每秒都會(hui) 和錢發生千絲(si) 萬(wan) 縷的關(guan) 係。

經濟是一個(ge) 相互關(guan) 聯的活動網絡，延伸到整個(ge) 世界。因此，我們(men) 也希望通過此類議題幫助同學們(men) 更早、更深入地理解這一重要領域。

Money makes the world go round. Financial literacy is a critical component of education. We engage with money in every aspect of our lives. The services we use every day, such as electricity, public transport, and water provision are all powered by labor that is paid for in one form or another. The schools children go to are either paid for via government spending or via private tuition fees – this money is used to pay for the educational equipment as well as the staff such as teachers and janitors. 

Trivially, whenever you need a basic good, you need to go to a store to purchase a product. This transaction is not only a transaction between two entities, however. A fraction of the money is given to the government as tax revenue, whereas a part of the profit gained by the store goes into maintenance costs for the building and another to its shareholders. The economy is an interconnected web of activity that stretches across the entire world. It is so extraordinarily complicated that even economists cannot fully predict the market trends of the future. Since the economy is such an integral part of the world today, students should be prepared to interact with it as much as possible. This is why debate motions introduce students to key issues such as central banking, interest rates, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, tariffs, sanctions, trade agreements, and more.

In conclusion, junior world schools debating offers young debaters a wide range of fascinating topics to explore. From education and philosophy to life, politics, and the economy, each subject provides a unique opportunity for children to develop critical thinking skills, broaden their knowledge, and express their opinions. By delving into these motions, kids can gain a deeper understanding of the world around them, reflect on their own values, and become active participants in shaping a better future. So, let the world of debating ignite your curiosesity, inspire your ideas, and propel you on an exciting journey of intellectual discovery!