The Committee for International Discussion and Debate (CIDD) of the National Communication Association (NCA)
announces tryouts for The 2008 tour of the United Kingdom Approximate tour dates: mid-February to mid-March 2008 Who is eligible: Any past or present forensic participant who is no older than 25-there is a preference for those with significant experience. We encourage applications from students active in all forms of forensics, including Lincoln-Douglas debate, team policy debate, parliamentary debate, and individual events. Students who apply should have (or plan to obtain) a valid, current passport. Students will be evaluated on the basis of their debating skills and their ability to teach debate basics; their knowledge of political, social and cultural conditions in the UK, Europe, and the world; and their ability to represent the United States and American forensics effectively and professionally. How to apply: If you are interested in trying out for the tour, send by Friday, November 2, 2007: 1) a letter of interest, explaining your suitability for the tour 2) a resume 3) two letters of recommendation 4) an official undergraduate transcript 5) contact information, especially an email address, to: Michael Janas Department of Communication Studies Samford University 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229 If you have questions, please feel free to contact Mike Janas via email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or via telephone at (205) 541-2082. Finalists will be selected from the applicant pool and invited to attend tryouts in Washington, DC. Finalists will be notified by email as soon as possible after November 13th, and will receive an information packet describing the interview format, interview times, lodging options, and so on. Transportation and lodging expenses of attending the tryouts are the responsibility of applicants; CIDD will provide meals during the interviews and will reimburse up to $200 in travel and lodging expenses. Two participants will be chosen to represent the United States on an all-expense-paid tour.
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