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Official - Independent Club

Debate Squad

Japanese Name:

Debate Squad

Motion: This House, as you, would join KDS. Keio Debating Squad (KDS) is the only English debating club at Keio University! In terms of debating, you have to build your arguments based on the side you are allocated (proposition or opposition) in a relatively short period of time to persuade judges. It is such a thrilling experience that you can never enjoy otherwise. There is no obstacle to enjoying the parliamentary debate. It doesn't require you to be an English native speaker or remember everything in an encyclopedia - you just need a pen, a piece of paper, and a timer. KDS is also known for the diverse backgrounds of the members and abundant debating resources. And what we are most proud of is in the warm community! We are looking forward to spending a wonderful time with you all!

Orientation Schedule

Campus
Date
Time
Place
Hiyoshi
April 2
14:00 - 15:30
Fourth Building Section B 39
Hiyoshi
April 3
14:00 - 15:30
Fourth Building Section B 39
Hiyoshi
April 4
14:00 - 15:30
Fourth Building Section B 39
SFC
April 5
12:00 - 15:00
λ Building (Lambda) Lecture Section λ24

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Activity Information

Activity Days

Mon / Wed / Fri / Other
Practice at SFC is mainly held on Tuesdays and Sundays.

Activity Locations

Hiyoshi / SFC
(You can participate online at the reserved Hiyoshi campus)

Activity Base

We have club room 305. However, training will be held at the following locations.

Yearly Schedule

​Spring (Apr. - Jun.)

New arrivals, lectures, competitions between upperclassmen and first-year students

Summer (Jul. - Sep.)

Summer training camp, first year tournament (competition expedition included)

Autum (Oct. - Dec.)

First-year competitions/international competitions/events

Winter (Jan. - Mar.)

Chase competition/OBOG meeting/domestic/international tournament

Busy Period

Fixed yearly. Participation frequency is up to you!

*Participation in the tournament is voluntary, so you can adjust it as you like!

About Members

Number of Members

123 people

Number of Members by Years

2nd year: 87 people
3rd year: 21 people
4th year: 13 people
5th and 6th years: 2 people

Number of Members by Campuses

Hiyoshi / Mita / Yagami:110 people
SFC:11 people
Shinanomachi:2 people

Gender Ratio

Male:Female = 58:42

Ratio of Joining Multiple Clubs

80%

Costs

Admission Cost

¥5,000

Yearly Cost

¥10,000
(Collected every year)

Instrumental Cost

None

Training Camp Cost

¥26,000

Information of Admission

Admission Limit

None

Admission Condition

None

Accept Non-newcomers

Possible

How to Join

Join the Shinkan LINE group → Contact the executive department to inform you of your enrollment → Enrollment will be completed as soon as payment is confirmed

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