Build your Political Discourse and Debate Skills la salle campus barcelona

Be an Innovative Thinker: Build your Political Discourse and Debate Skills

Learn to think, argue and defend ideas about today's major debates

Official name
Build your Political Discourse and Debate Skills
Modality On-site On-site On-site On-site
Duration 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 2 Weeks
Language English English English English
Places available 30 30 30 30
Credits 30-ECTS 30-ECTS 30-ECTS 30-ECTS
Start Date 06 July 2026 05 July 2027 05 July 2027 05 July 2027
Schedule ESSENTIAL TRACK (only lessons) EXPLORER TRACK (also includes cultural activities) COMPLETE PACK (Complete experience with full board, accommodation, transfers and all of the above) ESSENTIAL TRACK (only lessons)
Location Barcelona Barcelona Barcelona Barcelona

What if your questions could change the way we understand the world?

This Summer School is a practical workshop for developing analysis, argumentation and public speaking skills. You will explore key political issues of our time and learn to build strong, reasoned and well-founded speeches.

During the programme, you will work with concepts such as the State, justice, freedom and democracy, and practise debate in a participatory environment guided by experts.

Why choose this Summer School?

  • You will develop critical thinking, analysis and argumentation skills.
  • You will learn to structure political speeches and detect common fallacies.
  • You will practise public speaking through debate activities and parliamentary simulations.
  • You will explore key concepts in political philosophy and current affairs in depth.
  • You will gain first-hand insight into how political institutions work.

What will you learn?

  • To argue clearly and analyse speeches critically.
  • To understand the structures and techniques of political speech.
  • To formulate and defend a position in a well-founded way.
  • To take part in simulated debates using a practical methodology.
  • To explore concepts such as the State, justice, freedom and democracy.
  • To connect philosophy, politics and society from an ethical and contemporary perspective.

What will your experience be like?

Classes will be dynamic, participatory and practice-oriented. You will work in English with students from different backgrounds and learn to listen, debate and defend ideas rigorously.

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