{"id":53271,"date":"2026-04-15T09:10:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T01:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstcity.edu.my\/?p=53271"},"modified":"2026-10-22T08:51:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T00:51:54","slug":"petty-debate-workshop-strengthens-students-argumentation-and-communication-skill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firstcity.edu.my\/cn\/petty-debate-workshop-strengthens-students-argumentation-and-communication-skill\/","title":{"rendered":"Petty Debate Workshop Strengthens Students\u2019 Argumentation and Communication Skill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Centre for Language and Extension Service organised the \u201cPetty Debate: Building Arguments Through Playful Discourse\u201d workshop on 14 and 15 April 2026 for Diploma and Degree students enrolled in English and Communication Writing Skills courses.<\/p><p>Through light-hearted debate topics, students practised presenting viewpoints, responding to opposing arguments, and supporting their ideas with clear reasoning. The activity emphasised logical thinking, structured argumentation, and the effective use of language in real-time discussions.<\/p><p>Students found the session engaging. Lim Jia Xing from the Diploma in Interior Design shared that the activity helped him practise arguing logically, while Darius Thong from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Interior Architecture and Design noted that it improved his ability to think quickly and structure arguments effectively.<\/p><p>The workshop strengthened students\u2019 confidence and critical thinking, supporting the development of articulate and industry-ready graduates.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Centre for Language and Extension Service organised the \u201cPetty Debate: Building Arguments Through Playful Discourse\u201d workshop on 14 and 15 April 2026 for Diploma and Degree students enrolled in [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":53273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Petty Debate Workshop | Boost Your Skills | First City UC","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Join the petty debate workshop at First City UC to boost your argumentation and communication skills. 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