The 21st Annual Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest
March 2010
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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 21st 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.
Sponsors: |
Consulate-General of Japan at Houston |
The Japan-America Society of Houston |
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Japanese Association of Greater Houston |
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Japanese Teachers Association of Texas |
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Supporters: （協賛） |
The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin, The Japan-America Society of San Antonio, The Japan Foundation, The Japan Business Association of Houston, Japanese Association of Dallas |
Date & Time |
Saturday. March 6, 2010 11:00 AM - Registration 12:00 ~ 5:00 PM - Competition 6:00 ~ 8:00 PM - A reception will be held at the official residence of the Consul General of Japan at Houston immediately following the contest. |
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Location |
Herring Hall Auditorium (HE100) |
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Entry Categories: |
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Division I |
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。 |
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Division II |
Poetry Recitation |
1) High School students at intermediate level or 2) High School students with minimum 2 years but less than 3 years of Japanese studies in school, who have previously participated once before in the poem category. 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一度、出場経験のある生徒。 |
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| Division III |
Speech with text Beginner’s level |
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、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 |
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| Division IV | Free Speech Intermediate level |
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. |
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| Division V | Free Speech |
College students and Adults 大学生及び社会人 |
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Entry Due
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Entry form is required for the 1st and 2nd place winners of Divisions I,II,IV,& V and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of Division III of the Regional Contest to participate the Texas State Contest. Contact Japan-America Society of Houston for information. Contestants must : |
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Division III : Speech with text Content :The Speech must be original, written by the contestant and not previously recited elsewhere. The theme must be chosen by the contestant. Time Limit : The time limit is three minutes, and the contestant must speak for at least two minutes. Notes: 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. 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. 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 |
Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners of each division. -New in 2010 ! |
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 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA.
Speech Contest
in the past
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Regional Contest: |
Contact | Entry Due |
Austin Regional |
Japan-America Society of Greater Austin
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January 30, 2010 |
Dallas Regional |
Yukiko Willoughby |
January 29,2010 |
San Antonio Regional |
Yuko Kawabe |
January 29, 2010 |
Japan-American Society of Houston |
January 20, 2010 |
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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Regional Contest ( Houston )
Date |
Saturday, February 6, 2010 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 |
There will be a limit of 40 participants per division and 8 applicants from each school. Applications will be accepted in the order in which they are received. Once the 40 applicant limit for each division has been reached no more applications will be accepted for that division. Therefore, it is important to send applications as soon as possible. |
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 2/11/10