Sangsan High School

Purpose : To improve debate skills as well as

speaking skills in English

Period : April. 16th. 2009 ~ November. 20th. 2009

Schedule : Every Thursday 6th period for 50 minutes

English Teachers of Sangsan : 권자영 , 박지영 , 왕공식 , 이시우 , 임은영 , 전창석

Date : April. 16th. 2009

Article : As trade falls, empty ships file up

outside ports

Topic : How to overcome economic downturn

Date : April. 23rd. 2009 Article : In slow market,

U.K. real estate agents get creative

Topic 1. Real estate in Korea 2. Real estate prices under control

Date : May. 7th. 2009

Article : Texting may be taking a toll

Topic 1. How does texting a message affect academic performance? 2. How can we deter students texting messages during the class?

4th Debate

Date : May. 14th. 2009 Article : Recriminations and regrets

follow suicide of South Korea Topic 1. Why had former president Roh commit a suicide? 2. What does it make us to think

about?

5th Debate

Date : May. 28th. 2009 Article : Human rights in North Korea Topic 1. “Sunshine policy" 2. The ruthless ruler of North Korea 3. The wretched food situation in North Korea

6th Debate

Date : June. 4th. 2009 Article : Dispute continues over

'right to die Topic 1. Do we have to admit euthanasia? 2. Can the decisions of the Supreme court and doctors reach

consensus?

7th Debate

Date : June. 11th. 2009 Article : Educational Dilemma Topic 1. The problem of Korean education 2. The significance of equal opportunity in education 3. What is the biggest flaw of

college entrance system in Korea?

8th Debate

Date: June. 18th. 2009 Article: Getting Warmer Rapidly Topic 1. Why are we facing global

warming uniquely rapidly in Korea? 2. How can we educate students

on environmental issues?

9th Debate

Date : June. 25th. 2009 Article : Multicultural Society Topic 1. What are the reasons of the increase of mixed family in Korea? 2. How can we help mixed family accepted into society without

difficulties?

10th Debate

Date : July. 2nd. 2009 Article: China Syndrome Topic 1. How would the relationship between U.S and China change? 2. Can the communism and capitalism in China co-exist?

11th Debate

Date : July. 16th. 2009 Article : Euthanasia Topic Do you agree or disagree

with euthanasia?

12th Debate

Date : August. 27th. 2009

Article : Today's kids Topic Compare nowadays’

environment for children to that of past

13th Debate

Date : September. 3rd. 2009

Article : Unwelcome spotlight

on quiet profession Topic What is actuary? Why had Mr. Schobel

been dismissed?

14th Debate

Date : September. 18th. 2009

Article : South African angst Topic 1. Sports and gender

2. Is it just and right to deprive Caster Semenya of the medal?

15th Debate Date : September. 25th. 2009 Article: Winterless Korea : Nation Should Take

Action ― Now and Here Topic 1. The slogan for environment-friendly growth of the current Korean government 2. The importance of environment issues in daily lives 3. How to teach environment issues to students

16th Debate

Date : October. 2nd. 2009 Article: Young and Jobless Topic : The seriousness of joblessness issue

in young generation

17th Debate

Date :

October. 10th. 2009 Article :

Global Warming’s

Misunderstood Victims Topic

1. Global warming

2. Malaria and malnutrition

18th Debate

Date : October. 17th 2009 Article : Baby Boom of Mixed Children Tests South

Korea Topic 1. Multicultural society 2. How to accept mixed members 3. Problems with ethnic minorities

Date : November. 5th. 2009 Article : Suicide Pacts : Dilemma Is How to

Prevent Suicide 'Epidemic' Topic 1. The influence of celebrities’

suicide 2. Regulation on internet

Date : November. 12th. 2009 Article: Gender Gap at Movies: Women in the Front Row Topic 1. The role of female actor in Hollywood 2. Favorite genre of film 3. The social status of female actors in Korea

• Date : November. 20th. 2009

• Article : Something Wong with my Eyes

• Topic 1. Economic hardship in Korea 2. Way to make a lot of jobs for the youth 3. Growth vs. Distribution