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British Parlament

25/26 Edition

The aim of this activity is to promote the use of speech and argumentation as a basic tool of communication, and to introduce participants, through practice, to the British Parliament (BP) debate model.

The activity is organized in collaboration with the student group specializing in this debate format: the Grup d'Argumentació i Debat (GAD), which runs weekly training sessions and debates throughout the academic year. These provide tools for participation in this type of competition. At the end of each semester, an internal league is held among members to put knowledge into practice. In addition, GAD selects some members to represent UAB in competitions at other universities.

In the British Parliament debate format, each debate consists of four teams, two in favor and two against, each made up of two speakers. The first team in favor is called the Government Upper House (CAG); the first team against, the Opposition Upper House (CAO); the second team in favor, the Government Lower House (CBG); and the second team against, the Opposition Lower House (CBO). Within each team, each speaker has a specific role, which determines the order of interventions. Each speech lasts seven minutes. The debate topic, called the “motion,” changes in every round and is only announced to participants fifteen minutes before the debate begins.

Who is this activity for?
Any student enrolled at the university during the current academic year who is interested in this field.

To take part, you must join GAD, which has a membership fee of €40, payable to the following bank account: ES0501826035480201610415 (BBVA). Proof of payment must be sent to: grup.argumentacio.debat@uab.cat

Dates and timetable:
Activities start on October 7, with 4 possible schedules:

  • Schedule 1: Thursday, 9 am – 11:30 am (Sala de Juntes, Faculty of Law)

  • Schedule 2: Thursday, 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm (Sala de Vistes, Faculty of Law)

  • Schedule 3: Thursday, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm (Sala de Graus, Faculty of Law)

  • Schedule 4: Wednesday, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm (Sala de Graus , Faculty of Law)

Academic recognition
Participation in the training sessions does not grant credit recognition, which is instead linked to participation in competitions. Taking part in 1 competition grants recognition of 2 ECTS; in 2 competitions, 4 ECTS; and in 3 competitions, 6 ECTS. Academic recognition can only be requested once.

Registration period will be opened until October 6, 2025. Here you have the registration form

 

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