1. Sangsan High School

2.  Purpose : To improve debate skills as well as speaking skills in English  Period : April. 16 th. 2009 ~ November. 20 th. 2009  Schedule : Every Thursday 6 th period for 50 minutes

3.  English Teachers of Sangsan : 권자영, 박지영, 왕공식, 이시우, 임은영, 전창석

4.  Date : April. 16 th. 2009  Article : As trade falls, empty ships file up outside ports  Topic : How to overcome economic downturn

5.  Date : April. 23 rd. 2009  Article : In slow market, U.K. real estate agents get creative  Topic 1. Real estate in Korea 2. Real estate prices under control

6. Date : May. 7 th. 2009 Article : Texting may be taking a toll Topic 1. How does texting a message affect academic performance? 2. How can we deter students texting messages during the class?

7. 4 th Debate  Date : May. 14 th. 2009  Article : Recriminations and regrets follow suicide of South Korea  Topic 1. Why had former president Roh commit a suicide? 2. What does it make us to think about?

8. 5 th Debate  Date : May. 28 th. 2009  Article : Human rights in North Korea  Topic 1. “Sunshine policy" 2. The ruthless ruler of North Korea 3. The wretched food situation in North Korea

9. 6 th Debate  Date : June. 4 th. 2009  Article : Dispute continues over 'right to die  Topic 1. Do we have to admit euthanasia? 2. Can the decisions of the Supreme court and doctors reach consensus?

10. 7 th Debate  Date : June. 11 th. 2009  Article : Educational Dilemma  Topic 1. The problem of Korean education 2. The significance of equal opportunity in education 3. What is the biggest flaw of college entrance system in Korea?

11. 8 th Debate  Date: June. 18 th. 2009  Article: Getting Warmer Rapidly  Topic 1. Why are we facing global warming uniquely rapidly in Korea? 2. How can we educate students on environmental issues?

12. 9 th Debate  Date : June. 25 th. 2009  Article : Multicultural Society  Topic 1. What are the reasons of the increase of mixed family in Korea? 2. How can we help mixed family accepted into society without difficulties?

13. 10 th Debate  Date : July. 2 nd. 2009  Article: China Syndrome  Topic 1. How would the relationship between U.S and China change? 2. Can the communism and capitalism in China co-exist?

14. 11 th Debate  Date : July. 16 th. 2009  Article : Euthanasia  Topic Do you agree or disagree with euthanasia?

15. 12 th Debate  Date : August. 27 th. 2009  Article : Today's kids  Topic Compare nowadays’ environment for children to that of past

16. 13 th Debate  Date : September. 3 rd. 2009  Article : Unwelcome spotlight on quiet profession  Topic What is actuary? Why had Mr. Schobel been dismissed?

17. 14 th Debate  Date : September. 18 th. 2009  Article : South African angst  Topic 1. Sports and gender 2. Is it just and right to deprive Caster Semenya of the medal?

18. 15 th Debate  Date : September. 25 th. 2009  Article: Winterless Korea : Nation Should Take Action ― Now and Here  Topic 1. The slogan for environment-friendly growth of the current Korean government 2. The importance of environment issues in daily lives 3. How to teach environment issues to students

19. 16 th Debate  Date : October. 2 nd. 2009  Article: Young and Jobless  Topic : The seriousness of joblessness issue in young generation

20. 17 th Debate  Date : October. 10 th. 2009  Article : Global Warming’s Misunderstood Victims  Topic 1. Global warming 2. Malaria and malnutrition

21. 18 th Debate  Date : October. 17 th 2009  Article : Baby Boom of Mixed Children Tests South Korea  Topic 1. Multicultural society 2. How to accept mixed members 3. Problems with ethnic minorities

22.  Date : November. 5 th. 2009  Article : Suicide Pacts : Dilemma Is How to Prevent Suicide 'Epidemic'  Topic 1. The influence of celebrities’ suicide 2. Regulation on internet

23.  Date : November. 12 th. 2009  Article: Gender Gap at Movies: Women in the Front Row  Topic 1. The role of female actor in Hollywood 2. Favorite genre of film 3. The social status of female actors in Korea

24. Date : November. 20 th. 2009 Article : Something Wong with my Eyes Topic 1. Economic hardship in Korea 2. Way to make a lot of jobs for the youth 3. Growth vs. Distribution