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The purpose of the course is to provoke debate on the current choices facing US foreign policy. The course does not offer in-depth training in debating or public speaking, but does allow students to acquire practical skills and experience in those areas; in other words, to “learn by doing.” The course consists of formal, public, four-person debates based on some of the topics listed below, and others suggested by the class. Students submit their preferences and are grouped together at the beginning of the semester. Each debate lasts one class session, plus a period of general discussion. Usually, nine debates are held per semester. Detailed guidelines on debates will be available at the start of the class.