Welcome to the 2010 Gonzaga Debate Institute. The GDI is the largest summer institute in the west and has earned a reputation
as one of the top high school debate institutes in the nation. Last year
over 250 students from 40 states attended programs at the GDI. The GDI
is sponsored by the Gonzaga University Debate Progam and all events are held
on our beautiful campus in Spokane, Washington.
Regardless of your skill level, argument preference,
or experience the GDI can help you achieve your goals. Whether those goals
include winning your first novice tournament or winning the TOC the GDI can
provide you a highly educational, extremely competitive and, most
importantly, fun atmosphere for summer
institute.
There are many reasons the GDI is the right choice for summer debate
institute. Consider the following:
The Faculty: The success of our institute is
directly attributable to the hard work of our students under
direction from one of the finest faculties in the nation. They are
an experienced and proven group of debate educators who will make
you a better debater.
Record of Success: The success of our alumni is a testament to the GDI
experience. GDI debaters have advanced to deep elim rounds at most major
national tournaments including the Glenbrooks, Berkeley, Redlands, St.
Marks, and of course the TOC. In the northwest the GDI alum consistently win
all the major tournaments including Whitman, Gonzaga, Auburn, and State.
Many GDI alumni have also made their mark in college debate, earning first
round bids and advancing to deep elim rounds at the NDT and CEDA Nationals.
Cost effective: The GDI is one of the best values you'll find among
summer institutes Compare our costs to the other institutes of our size and
quality and you'll quickly realize the GDI is the most cost effective
institute in the nation. Innovations such as the optional and partial
meal plan as well as our extensive scholarship
opportunities enable us to offer you a top tier institute experience for
a lower tier cost.
Curriculum:
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Students receive a large number of practice debates
throughout GDI culminating in a 6 round tournament clearing to double octa
finals.
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Self Selected Lecture Series - We offer multiple lectures and workshops
that students can choose among. Students actually have the opportunity
to participate in designing their own curriculum.
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One of the most comprehensive evidence sets anywhere in the
nation. Students will receive an electronic copy of the evidence set as part
of their tuition, as well as the option to purchase printed copies of the
evidence set.
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Multiple Program choices - We offer programs of
varying length, experience, and skill levels including our new
19 day "Debate Track" Program.
Lots of Fun:
- Student trip to Silverwood Amusement Park (Scholars and Four
Week Only)
- Laser Tag - Students get the opportunity to shoot it out
against each other and the esteemed faculty.
- Faculty - Student Kickball Tournament - Obviously the
faculty will win again.
- Pizza Parties
- Catered Dinners nightly for students on the meal plan (No
COG food!!!)
