SOVED (Sumatra overland varsities English debate)

PELAKSANAAN

Tempat: Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Jalan Kapt. Mukhtar Basri No.3 , Kota Medan 20238

Tanggal: 30 Januari-02 februari 2013

 

The history of SOVED

SOVED was initiated in NUEDC Regional A1 UI 2007 when USU (Universitas Sumatera Utara) and UNILA (Universitas Lampung) gathered and informally talked about how Sumatran debaters could improve their debating skills. It was a big step that they wanted to take. The realization, however, was postponed due to some drawbacks. SOVED stands for Sumatra Overland Varsities English Debate. The passion to win debates in national level had driven many of Sumatran debaters back then to learn and decide to create a tournament that allowed Sumatra Overland debaters to come and participate. A lot of Java debaters were aware of this initiative, and they had been quite supportive with the idea. The initiative was brought up, as well, due to the fact that English debating has always been popular, and in Java, Java Overland Varsities English Debate (JOVED) has been held annually till today. This inspired the debaters back then. Therefore, Sumatran debaters wanted to improve as well such tournament. 

Sumatran debaters were few compared to Java debaters. It did not mean, however, they were worse in their critical thinking. It was just the chance to participate in local competitions were less than what Javanese debaters could join. Going to the national competitions which were normally dominated by Javanese debaters sometimes discouraged new Sumatran debaters as they thought they were not as good, they did not practice enough, and they believe by having SOVED, proliferation of debating could take place in Sumatra, not just as a  short term plan, but sustainable to be conducted annually.

In 2011, the SOVED plan was brought up again. Sumatran debaters have increased. They regularly participated in local and national competitions. Those debaters met up and had not forgotten about the dream of conducting SOVED. So, here it is, with the support from UMSU assisted by Medan debaters, this takes place on 30^th January - 2^nd February in UMSU. This is a chance for Sumatran debaters to participate and to improve the qualities.

TUJUAN

1. Memperkenalkan debat serta mekanisme debat kepada mahasiswa
2. Menumbuhkan rasa percaya diri para peserta dalam mengungkapkan argument.
3. Menjadikan mahasiswa yang lebih kritis.
4. Menumbuhkan rasa toleransi dan open minded
5. Mengembangkan pemikiran berbagai sisi suatu permasalahan.
6. Menjadikan mahasiswa yang konsisten terhadap pendiriannya.