Austin Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest 2015

Flyer (pdf)


Date, Time & Location:
Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, 1:00PM (Tentative) @ University of Texas at Austin WCH 4th Floor

Divisions & Eligibility:
Austin Regional will follow the divisions and the eligibility requirement for the state Japanese speech contest --all levels.

     **click here for the eligibility and text requirements for College/University - Division IV (excerpt)

Speech Contest(State)Evaluation Criteria


How to Enter:
If you wish to compete in this regional contest, please complete the entry form (college) and submit it online by Feb. 13, 2015:

Results:
Three judges will be selected for each division and will judge based solely on the evaluation criteria published on the website for the Texas Japanese speech contest. After the competition the winners must register to compete at the State Speech Contest at the Japan-America Society of Houston website (will be linked later).

Sponsored by:

Austin ISD World Languages (MS/HS Divisions)


University of Texas at Austin, Department of Asian Studies (College/University Divisions)


Hosted by:
Japanese Teachers Association of Texas Austin Area Teachers

For questions, please contact;

College/University
Dr. Naoko Suito
University of Texas at Austin
n.suito@austin.utexas.edu

All other matters
Ms. Yoshiko Fujii Gaines
JTAT Vice President
Yoshiko_Gaines@Baylor.edu

 

**College/University - Division IV (Free-Speech)

Eligibility requirements
  1. Currently or previously enrolled in a Japanese program in Texas
    現在 または過去にテキサス州にある日本語プログラムに登録している(いた)学生
  2. Be a Texas resident
    テキサス州に在住する学生
  3. Not be a native speaker of Japanese
    日本語を母国語としない学生
Text Requirements
  1. Content: The Speech must be original, written by the contestant and not previously recited elsewhere. The theme must be chosen by the contestant. Personal experience and anecdote are welcomed and encouraged.
  2. Time Limit: The time limit is three minutes, and the contestant must speak for at least two minutes. Points will be deducted for speeches which are over or under the time limit
  3. Notes: Contestants may use written materials or notes, but those who deliver their speeches without them will be scored higher than those who rely on notes.
  4. Evaluation Criteria: Free Speeches will be judged on pronunciation, grammatical ability, overall ability, content, delivery, creativity, enthusiasm, and understanding.
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