The Red House – Centre fort Culturee and Debate
De Balie – Centre for Politics and Culture
Foundation “Coolpolitics”
Organise
Two Workshops Aiming at Improving Participant's Skills in Constructing and Moderating Public Debates
Workshop CoolDebating - June 21, 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m., Goethe-Institut, Sofia
The workshop CoolDebating focuses on the configuration of public debates. Considering the goals, the subject, the guests and the audience, what kind of debating format would work out best? How can complicated issues be opened up to a braoder audience? How can undisclosed political interests of the audience be articulated and reflected on by the experts? What is the role of the moderator? How to combine old and new media What other factors are involved in organising a succesful debate?
Workshop CoolGaming - June 21, 3.00 – 6.00 p.m., Goethe-Institut, Sofia
The best way to understand processes in society and politics is to be part of them. At least for a short time. Simulation games are roleplays in which the participants play the role of different actors in society. They have a problem to solve with specific goals and specific means. But every one has a hidden agenda. After the game, thoughts and behaviour of all players are evaluated by the group of participants. Questions on structure, culture and meaning of the public sphere are raised and potential improvements are discussed. Simulation games are both serious and fun and involve the participants in an intense way.
Workshop leader is Jorrit de Jong, Foundation “Coolpolitics”, Àmsterdam
How to take part
We invite journalists, people from organisations which organize or plan to start organize public discussions, debates and talks. Participation is free of charge. The working language is English. The requirement to the participants is to attend for the whole three hours of the selected workshop.
Plase, send applications to info@redhouse-sofia.org or call tel: 988 8188 for more information (Stefan Avramov). Dead line June 17 2004. Please, specify in which workshop you would like to participate. It is possible to participate in both workshop.
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