Abstract
Debate, which originated in ancient Greece, originally appeared in the form of disputatio at medieval universities. Recently, Italian school have introduced the methodology as well. The Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) and the National Institute for Documentation, Innovation and Educational Research (INDIRE) promote starting debate in primary school, but universities often overlook it (with some rare exceptions). Barring these exceptions, universities do not integrate debate into their didactics as a teaching methodology. This article examines the most characteristic aspects of debate, stressing its adoption in university pedagogy. It explores various ideas and options for adopting debate in lectures, all of which could help expand the set of available alternatives for achieving didactic goals.