Splash Biography
BEN FIELD, UChicago third-year studying Economics
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Major: Economics College/Employer: University of Chicago Year of Graduation: 2010 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
I'm originally from the Washington, DC area and am now a third-year student at the University of Chicago majoring in Economics. I'm president of the University's parliamentary debate team, and I'm also heavily involved in Model UN. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)L207: The Supreme Court and Racial Equality in Splash! 2008 (Oct. 04, 2008)
This course will have two parts. For the first half, we'll talk about how the Supreme Court functions and how it makes decisions. We'll also review how the 14th Amendment--which guarantees equal protection of the laws--has been interpreted since it was passed after the Civil War. We'll discuss and debate specific cases dealing with issues such as segregation and affirmative action.
The second half of the course will be a simulation of a Supreme Court case dealing with a modern 14th Amendment issue. Students will take roles as either attorneys arguing the case for the two sides or as a justice asking questions and deciding the case.
L247: Arguing 101: A Quick Course in Public Persuasion in Splash! 2008 (Oct. 04, 2008)
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of some of the major skills helpful in convincing others of your point of view in a public setting. For the first part of the class, we'll discuss logic, rhetoric, and other tools of persuasion. For the second, we'll put that theory to practice as students take part in exercises (speeches and mini-debates) about topics that interest them.
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