The American Forensic Association is an American organisation which promotes and supports competitive debating and public speaking in high schools and colleges in the United States.
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Abbreviation | AFA |
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Formation | December 10, 1949 |
Type | Public Speaking |
Purpose | To seek greater understanding of the history and practice of reasoned discourse as a sound basis for public involvement. |
Region served | United States |
Official language | English |
President | Heidi Hamilton, Emporia State University |
Website | www.americanforensicsassoc.org/ |
Members
- Cross Examination Debate Association
- National Parliamentary Debate Association
- American Debate Association
- International Debate Education Association
Publications and research
The association publishes several scholarly journals including:
Collegiate competitions
The association holds two collegiate national tournaments annually. The tournaments brings students from across the nation to compete for national championships in both individual events and debate. Students reach the tournaments through a rigorous at-large and district qualification system verified by organizational officers. Since their inception, the tournaments have served hundreds of colleges and universities and thousands of students. The tournaments include:
- National Speech Tournament (commonly known as AFA-NST) [3]
- National Debate Tournament (commonly known as AFA-NDT) [4]
See also
References
External links
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