The Ceremonial Squabble

Lectures for our Architecture History 1 class were to be cancelled for a week. News spread like wildfire and we were about to crack champagne bottles to celebrate the occasion till our lecturer; Pn. Nor told us that it was to be replaced by a debate presentation. Drats! That incident happened a week ago. She emphasized on research, verbal skills and expression of thoughts and opinions in this debate.

Group 1 vs. Group 2

Day 1: Monday

Topic: Film making is the best approach to disseminate historical knowledge to the public

The Proposition

The Opposition

Then the battle begin. . . Several interesting issues were raised keeping the audience on their toes. Among them were:

• Proposition - Film includes documentaries, TV shows and movies. Generally any form of visual communication. Therefore, it is a false generalization to conclude that all films give misleading facts just because movies potrays so.
• Opposition - Movies might be able to attract the audiences attention. However, in the short amount of time they will be exposed to action and romance which is out of the context of the truth and they might accept it as that.

Notable speaker to look out for during the debate presentation. Eye of the Tiger; she got it

This were not going as planned for the proposition team and I had to resort to fortune telling to predict our future.

GG. I guess that's that

"Thank God its over"

Group 3 vs. Group 4

Day 2: Wednesday

Topic: Historical knowledge is fundamental for future architectural practice

The Proposition

The Opposition

It was either a blend of skill, confidence, knowledge or probably experience from the previous group but the second official bickering was much more interesting and organized. It was so well spoken and presented that the audience were mesmerized. Among the issues that were raised were:

• Proposition - Historical knowledge has guide us for architectural accomplishments. We can learn from past disasters and improve our structures to carry through natural disasters or prevent and reduce damages. (ex. Tsunami)
• Opposition - Historical buildings do not path a way for the future; in-terms of practicality. The fundamental of past buildings were built based on religious and spiritual beliefs. In our current time, practicality is more important. Time has become very valuable

Zombified audience

At the end of the presentation, a small prize giving ceremony was held to reward the best speakers from each fight. The winner was none other than:

Diana Sharmini

Vincent. Outstanding hairdos does make a difference

Overall conclusion, Architecture History 1 can be fun if you want it to be. That or have a debate to make it fun.

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