AESCULAPIUS – Debate club of Astana Medical University.
Goal:
The primary goal of the Aesculapius Debate Club is to develop critical thinking, public speaking, and logical analysis skills among students. Additionally, the club aims to foster the professional and personal growth of future specialists by enhancing their knowledge of pressing social issues and cultivating a culture of open exchange of opinions.
The organization serves as a platform for promoting democratic values among students and advancing debates in the fields of education and culture.
Objectives:
1. Developing Critical Thinking: Enhancing students' ability to articulate their opinions and make decisions based on facts and evidence.
2. Improving Public Speaking Skills: Building participants' confidence in public speaking, persuading audiences, and clearly expressing their ideas.
3. Fostering Leadership Qualities: Developing students' organizational and leadership skills, while instilling a sense of responsibility.
4. Strengthening Teamwork: Teaching effective collaboration, coordinating opinions, and making collective decisions through team debates.
5. Discussing Intellectual and Social Topics: Organizing debates on contemporary global issues to deepen students' knowledge.
6. Promoting Democratic Values: Cultivating a culture of open dialogue and teaching respect for diverse viewpoints among students.
7. Enhancing the University’s Image: Elevating the university's reputation through students' achievements in debate competitions.
8. Organizing Debate Tournaments: Hosting debate competitions at the university level and beyond, creating opportunities for student participation.
9. Establishing Connections: Building partnerships with debate organizations from other universities and exchanging experiences.
10. Motivating Self-Development: Conducting motivational events aimed at enhancing knowledge, and fostering personal and professional growth among participants.
