In the first installment of a brand-new, three-part webinar series, Leslie Rogne Schumacher does a deep dive into some of the cornerstone elements of public speaking and communication.
Join us as Dr. Schumacher explores the following themes in this session:
- The nature of classroom discussion and debate in history to the present day
- Learn how to approach discussion and debate from a pragmatic, use-case point of view
- Learn how to practically apply theories of rhetoric and argumentation in classroom settings

Presented by Leslie Rogne Schumacher, PhD, FRSA, FRHistS (Associate, Harvard University Department of History, Faculty Affiliate, Harvard Kennedy School)