This elective was given at VBI 2020, which details strategy and execution considerations for reading theory in the 1AR. Tej Gedela: TOC elimination round participant, champion of Stanford & Strake.
This lecture was recorded during VBI Los Angeles I 2020, and is about giving a 2NR against T-Framework for affs that don't defend the topic. Instructor: Simran Gandhi Qualified twice to the TOC, Massachusetts State champion & top speaker.
This lecture was recorded during VBI 2020, and explains to defend an affirmative that defends the resolution under specific conditions. Instructor: Evan Li 2020 TOC Champion
This lecture was given during VBI 2020, which explains how to go for framework in the 2NR against non-topical affirmatives. Joanne Park: Former debater for Archbishop Mitty, runner-up at CSU Long Beach, NSDA Nationals elimination round participant.
This two-part lesson will explain basic strategies for answering theory arguments in LD, and provide students with practical tips to improve their theory skills. Instructor: Matthew Liu UC Berkeley '24, qualified to TOC & NSDA nationals.
This two-part lesson will explain the concept of "disclosure" in LD debate, and explore the major arguments for and against the disclosure norm. Instructor: Tej Gedela University of Pennsylvania '24. Champion of Stanford.
This two-part lesson will explore the concept of "genericity" as it applies to LD topics. Instructor: Dr. Jake Nebel Executive Director of Victory Briefs, and assistant professor of Philosophy at USC.