DEBATE AS A PRACTICE OF ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP

Abstract

This contribution aims to analyse the spread of Debate as a learning methodology in various European and global contexts, also considering the different debate protocols existing. The study considers the following countries: Italy, England, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Romania. Each national debating society aims to spread the practice of regulated debate as an opportunity to promote dialogue and active citizenship. Fundamental is the development of the ability to assert one’s own ideas in a democratic manner, listening and accepting to different ideas.