On May 4, 2026, under the supervision of Asst. Lect. Helan H. Jangir and Asst. Lect. Chiyan M. Jamil, students from the Department of General Education and the English Department participated in an academic debate focused on gender inequality in Betty Smith‌s renowned novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

This activity provided a vital platform for students to engage in critical discussions regarding various perspectives on gender disparity and the social hardships depicted in the narrative. The debate aimed to enhance students' public speaking skills, strengthen their argumentative capabilities, and encourage them to substantiate their ideas with textual evidence. Furthermore, the event fostered critical thinking and promoted academic collaboration within a shared intellectual environment