The 20th Annual Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest
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The Annual Texas Japanese Speech Contest is the statewide competition for students at all levels in Japanese language and Culture and its 20th Annual Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest will be held as described below. It is sponsored by The Japan-America Societies of Texas, Consulate-General of Japan in Houston, Japanese Association of Greater Houston, and Japanese Teachers Association of Texas. The contest will offer participants an opportunity to demonstrate their oral communication skills in Japanese while competing in a statewide competition and the winners of level IV (First and Second place)will compete at the National Japanese Speech Contest in Los Angeles. The contest will also promote student's awareness and understanding in culture, language and people of Japan. The Entry Form to each Regional contest is also provided below. Please complete the form and submit to each regional representative.
Sponsors: |
The Japan-America Society of Houston （JASH) |
Consulate-General of Japan at Houston (CGJH) |
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| Japanese Association of Greater Houston (JAGH) |
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Supporters: （協賛） |
Sun & Star of Dallas, The Japan Foundation, The Japan Business Association of Houston, |
Date & Time |
Saturday. March 7, 2009 |
** A Reception will be followed by the Speech Contest at the residence of Consulate-General of Japan at Houston. RSVP requested at registration by JASH on-line. |
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Poetry Recitation- Beginners |
1) All Middle School students are allowed to enter two times (maximum). 2) High School students at novice level or those with less than two years of Japanese studies in school who did not previously participate in the poem category. 1) 中学生は学年にかかわらず第１部門に２回まで出場できるが高校入学時は初級と見なす。 |
Division II |
Poetry Recitation - Intermediate level |
1) High School students at intermediate level or |
| Division III |
Free Speech with text - Beginner’s level
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1) Middle School students at the higher proficiency level with teacher’s recommendation. 1) 中学生で上達度が高いと思われる学習者は教師の推薦により、出場できる。具体的なレベル は下記中級レベルに近いレベルとし、以下参照とする。 2) 中級 レベルの高校生または高校での日本語学習が２年以上３年未満の高校生で 詩の暗誦部門で過去に二度の出場経験のある高校生。 |
| Division IV | Free Speech - Intermediate |
1) High School students at intermediate level and/or above, or High School students with minimum 3 years but less than 4 years of Japanese studies in school. 2) High School students who have previously participated DIV III before. 1) 中級レベルまたはそれ以上 の高校生、または高校での日本語学習が３年以上４年未満の高校生、または DIV.III に既に出場経験のある高校生 。
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| Division V |
Free Speech - Advanced |
College students and Adults |
Entry Due on:
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2/20/09
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Entry
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Divisions I and II : Poetry Recitation Division III : Free Speech with text Content :Free Speech must be original, written by the contestant and not previously recited elsewhere. The theme is open and to be selected by the contestant. Time Limit : The time limit is 2 ~ 3 minutes. Notes: Content : Free Speech must be original, written by the contestant and not previously recited elsewhere. The theme is open and to be selected by the contestant. Personal experience and anecdote are welcomed and encouraged. Time Limit : The time limit is three minutes, and the contestant must speak for at least two minutes. Points will be sub tracked for speeches which are over or under the time limit. 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. Evaluation Criteria: Free Speeches will be judged on pronunciation, grammatical ability, overall ability, content, delivery, creativity, enthusiasm, and understanding.
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Prizes
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Prizes including trophy and cash will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each division. Special prizes will be presented by sponsors for students with special talent in speech. |
The winner of 1st and 2nd place from Div. IV will participate in Aurora Speech Contest or
The Sixth Annual All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest
held on May 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Regional Contest :
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February 14, 2009 |
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1/30/09 |
San Antonio January 31, 2009 |
Japan-America Society of San Antonio, |
1/24/09 |
Houston February 7, 2009 |
Japan-American Society of Houston |
1/26/09 |
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Regional Contest ( Houston )
Date & Time |
Saturday, February 7, 2009 9:00 AM : Registration 10:00 AM : Contest |
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| Location |
Cullen Hall University of St. Thomas Houston, Texas |
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| Entry Categories | ||
| Division I | Poetry Recitation - Beginners level |
Same as the State Contest. |
| Division II | Poetry Recitation - Intermediate level |
Same as the State Contest.
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| Division III | Free Speech with text - Beginner’s level |
Same as the State Contest. |
| Division IV | Free Speech - Intermediate level |
Same as the State Contest. |
| Division V | Free Speech - Advanced level |
Same as the State Contest. |
Number of Participants |
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1st and 2nd place winners from Division I, II, IV & V will participate Texas State Contest.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from Division III will participate Texas State Contest.
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For information, please contact:
Japan-America Society of Houston
4801 Woodway, Suite 140E
Houston, Texas 77056
(713)963-0121
jash@jashouston.org
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Last updated on 2/26/09