1 hr 4 min
WSDC 2022 (SF): China vs Sri Lanka World Class Debates
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- Self-Improvement
Sri Lanka is arguing in favour, China is arguing against.
The topic is: This House opposes academic activism
The info slide is: "Academic activism" refers to a phenomenon where academics take an explicitly political standpoint in their work and outside it with the aim of bringing about social change. Activist academics openly associate with different social and political groups or movements. The scope of academic activism entails being involved in policy debates, advising politicians, writing opinion pieces, etc. It also entails activism taking place within academic work, i.e. when performing research or teaching at the university.
Sri Lanka is arguing in favour, China is arguing against.
The topic is: This House opposes academic activism
The info slide is: "Academic activism" refers to a phenomenon where academics take an explicitly political standpoint in their work and outside it with the aim of bringing about social change. Activist academics openly associate with different social and political groups or movements. The scope of academic activism entails being involved in policy debates, advising politicians, writing opinion pieces, etc. It also entails activism taking place within academic work, i.e. when performing research or teaching at the university.
1 hr 4 min