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ISDS Masterclasses
All our masterclasses are targeted at students aged 13-18 (Overseas high school students may also register, but will need to note additional terms during registration). University students may also attend our knowledge-based sessions. We deliberately keep the size of each masterclass small, to keep quality and attention per student high, so please book early.
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Overview:
This is an introductory module to public speaking delivered over four 1:45 hour long sessions for students from grades 5-6. Please note that there is mandatory pre-work involved that students have to complete to get the full benefit of the lessons.
Audience:
School students in grades 5 & 6
Cost per student:
For the 4 Class Package: Rs. 4,500/-
October 4th | Friday
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM IST
| Session 1: Essential Principles of Public Speaking:
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October 5th | Saturday
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM IST
| Session 2: Crafting Impactful Speeches
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October 6th | Sunday
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM IST
| Session 3: Delivering Impactful Speeches
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October 7th | Monday
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM IST
| Session 4: Practice makes perfect – speech delivery and feedback:
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Overview:
This series of masterclasses will be delivered over eight 1:45 hour long sessions for the students from grades 7 – 12 studying in India.
Audience:
School students in grades 7 to 12
Cost per student:
For the 8 Class Package: Rs. 8,640/-
For Individual Lectures: Rs. 1,200/-
August 8th | Thursday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Session 1: Generating and Constructing Arguments |
August 15th | Thursday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Session 2: Crafting Pointed Rebuttal |
August 22nd | Thursday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Session 3: Delivering Effective Third Speeches |
August 29th | Thursday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Session 4: Approaching Narratives Motions |
September 5th | Thursday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Session 5: Constructing Principled Arguments |
September 15th | Sunday
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM IST
| Session 6: 2024 US Elections |
September 19th | Thursday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Session 7: Developing Strategic Second Speaker Arguments |
September 26th | Thursday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Session 8: Artificial intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges |
Overview:
This series of seminars will be delivered over eight 1:45 hour long sessions for the students from grades 7 – 12 studying in India.
Audience:
School students in grades 7 to 12
Cost per student:
FREE
August 5th | Monday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Seminar 1: Understanding the Selection Process |
August 10th | Saturday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Seminar 2: Teachers and Debate Club Heads: Selecting and Preparing Students |
August 12th | Monday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Seminar 3: Interpreting WSDC-Style Topics |
August 19th | Monday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Seminar 4: Teamwork and Prep Time Strategies |
August 26th | Monday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Seminar 5: Debating On Topics You Know Little About |
September 2nd | Monday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Seminar 6: Mastering Research |
September 9th | Monday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Seminar 7: Religion In Contemporary Society |
September 23rd | Monday
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM IST
| Seminar 8: College Applications Q&A (for all registered Senior Selections participants) |
Why should you register?
- You want to learn from the best. Our trainers are not just top speakers and coaches from around the globe. They also come from the world’s top universities and *literally* think about these topics for a living.
- You want to become a better debater and speaker. Just because face-to-face sessions and competitions aren’t happening at present, doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. So, let’s adapt and learn together – whether you are debater, MUNner or public speaker, we’re always here for you. These sessions will help sharpen your critical thinking, allow you to approach complex topics more easily, and enable you to express your opinions more clearly and confidently.
- You want a transformational educational experience. The knowledge you gain, and the life skills of verbal and written communication, problem solving, and teamwork will help you in your academics, and your life beyond. Plus, you get to meet and interact with diverse and passionate peers from around India and the globe.
- You want to pay it forward: The additional skills and knowledge you gain can help you take more back to your own debate clubs and communities.
