24th Annual Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners
A Call for Contestants
In order to better understand how Japan (Yamaguchi) is seen from the perspective
of a non-native and to help spread information about various countries
to the people of Yamaguchi, the Yamaguchi Prefectural Chapter of the United
Nations Association of Japan is hosting the 25th Annual Japanese Speech
Contest for Foreigners. In addition, this speech contest will help in the
development of those who wish to work to spread internationalization and
international cooperation, to create a sense of mutual understanding between
the people of the prefecture and residents from abroad and to serve as
a ground for international exchange.
Contestants will draw on their observations and thoughts from the workplace,
classroom or daily life as residents within the prefecture to answer the
question of how their own country differs from Japan (Yamaguchi) in regards
to culture, values and practices. Using this material, they will share
their opinions and experiences within a speech written in japanese.
We look forward to your applications!
Detail
Date and Time: December 1, 2013 (Sun) 13:30 to 16:00
Place: Old
Prefectural Assembly Building (1-1, Takimachi,
Yamaguchi City)
Requirements: Must be 15 years of age or older, be a foreign
resident in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and not have lived in Japan for more
than 5 years
Speech Requirements
Theme: "Having Pride in My Country: How My Country Resembles and Differs
from Japan" (sub-topics may be chosen freely)
Time Limit: Less than six minutes, use of manuscript paper
optional (but subject to markdown)
Rubric: Content- 60 points, Expressions- 40 points, out of a
possible 100 points
Prizes
First Place: Certificate, Plaque and 30,000Yen
Second Place: Certificate, Plaque and 20,000 Yen
Honorable Mention: (number of recipients to be decided later)
certificate and 5,000Yen
All Participants: Speech Contest Memento
Application: Send in a written copy of the Japanese speech,
around 1,000 characters, and include titles of any sub-topics, address,
name, age, citizenship, job (school name and year), and phone number by
fax or by email.
Deadline: October 31, 2013 (Thur.)
Contestants: The Yamaguchi Prefectural Chapter of the United Nations Association of
Japan will select 10 contestants from applicants. The results will be sent
to all applicants by November 8, 2013 (Fri.). Travel expenses can be compensated.
Contact Information:
1-1, Takimachi, Yamaguchi City 753-8501
Yamaguchi Prefectural Chapter of the United Nations Association of
Japan
Attn: Sumikawa, Kubo
Tel: 083-933-2347 Fax: 083-933-2358
Email: sumikawa.takahiko@pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp
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