State Japanese Speech Contest

Entry Qualifications

Text Requirements

Division I  Poetry Recitation (Beginner)

1) Must be top two winners of Japanese contest held in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio between February 1, 2013 and February 28, 2013.

2013年2月1日から2月28日までの期間内で開催されたオースティン、ダラス、ヒューストン、サンアントニオ各地区日本語スピーチコンテスト大会上位１，２位入賞者

2) Currently enrolled in a Japanese program in Texas

テキサス州にある日本語プログラムに現在登録している生徒

3) Not be a native speaker of Japanese*

日本語を母国語としない生徒*

* To be decided by Regional Staff, however, the Texas State Japanese Language Committee will consider these qualifications:

* この規則の解釈は各地区大会関係者によって判断決定されるが、テキサス州スピーチコンテスト運営 委員会が判断を考慮する。

• Student of one parent of Japanese Native, can participate as long as, Japanese if not used in home.

日本人を片親に持つ生徒も出場できることとする。但し家庭では日本語を使用していないこととする。

• Hoshuko students are allowed, but division will be determined by length of attendance at Hoshuko by Executive Committee.

日本語補習校に在籍する生徒も出場できるが、出場できる部門は補習校在籍期間によるものとしスピーチコンテスト州大会運営委員会によって最終判断される。

• If student does not reveal they have been in Hoshuko on their application, they will be penalized.

スピーチコンテスト出場申込書に日本語補習校在籍と在籍期間について明記しない場合は規則に反すると見なされ、罰則が課せられる。

4) All Middle School students are allowed to enter two times (maximum).
中学生は学年にかかわらず課題詩部門に２回まで出場できる.

5) 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.
 初級 レベルの高校生、または、高校での日本語学習が２年以下かつ詩の暗誦部門の未経験者の高校生。

Content :
Contestants must memorize the poem specified for his/her level (PDF). Each contestant should say the title and the author of the poem, then recite the poem for memory. The use of notes is not allowed.

Time Limit :
The time limit for Division I is three minutes. Points will be deducted for speeches which are over the time limit.

Evaluation Criteria:
Poetry recitation will be judged on pronunciation, flow and clarity, accuracy of memorization, and overall delivery and presentation.

Division I Poetry Recitation (Intermediate)

1) Must be top two winners of Japanese contest held in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio between February 1, 2013 and February 28, 2013.

2013年2月1日から2月28日までの期間内で開催されたオースティン、ダラス、ヒューストン、サンアントニオ各地区日本語スピーチコンテスト大会上位１，２位入賞者

2) Currently enrolled in a Japanese program in Texas

テキサス州にある日本語プログラムに現在登録している生徒

3) Not be a native speaker of Japanese*

日本語を母国語としない生徒*

* To be decided by Regional Staff, however, the Texas State Japanese Language Committee will consider these qualifications:

* この規則の解釈は各地区大会関係者によって判断決定されるが、テキサス州スピーチコンテスト運営 委員会が判断を考慮する。

• Student of one parent of Japanese Native, can participate as long as, Japanese if not used in home.

日本人を片親に持つ生徒も出場できることとする。但し家庭では日本語を使用していないこととする。

• Hoshuko students are allowed, but division will be determined by length of attendance at Hoshuko by Executive Committee.

日本語補習校に在籍する生徒も出場できるが、出場できる部門は補習校在籍期間によるものとしスピーチコンテスト州大会運営委員会によって最終判断される。

• If student does not reveal they have been in Hoshuko on their application, they will be penalized.

スピーチコンテスト出場申込書に日本語補習校在籍と在籍期間について明記しない場合は規則に反すると見なされ、罰則が課せられる。

4) High School students at intermediate level or 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。

Content :
Contestants must memorize the poem specified for his/her level (PDF). Each contestant should say the title and the author of the poem, then recite the poem for memory. The use of notes is not allowed.

Time Limit :
The time limit for Division I is three minutes. Points will be deducted for speeches which are over the time limit.

Evaluation Criteria:
Poetry recitation will be judged on pronunciation, flow and clarity, accuracy of memorization, and overall delivery and presentation.

Division II : Speech with text Beginner’s level

1) Must be top three winners of Japanese contest held in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio between February 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013

2013年2月1日から2月28日までの期間内で開催されたオースティン、ダラス、ヒューストン、サンアントニオ各地区日本語スピーチコンテスト大会上位１，２、３位入賞者

2) Not be a native speaker of Japanese*

日本語を母国語としない生徒*

* To be decided by Regional Staff, however, the Texas State Japanese Language Committee will consider these qualifications:

* この規則の解釈は各地区大会関係者によって判断決定されるが、テキサス州スピーチコンテスト運営 委員会が判断を考慮する。

• Student of one parent of Japanese Native, can participate as long as, Japanese if not used in home.

日本人を片親に持つ生徒も出場できることとする。但し家庭では日本語を使用していないこととする。

• Hoshuko students are allowed, but division will be determined by length of attendance at Hoshuko by Executive Committee.

日本語補習校に在籍する生徒も出場できるが、出場できる部門は補習校在籍期間によるものとしスピーチコンテスト州大会運営委員会によって最終判断される。

• If student does not reveal they have been in Hoshuko on their application, they will be penalized.

スピーチコンテスト出場申込書に日本語補習校在籍と在籍期間について明記しない場合は規則に反すると見なされ、罰則が課せられる。

3) Middle School students at the higher proficiency level with teacher’s recommendation.

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。

4) High School students at intermediate level or High School students with minimum 2 years but less than 3 years of Japanese studies in school who already participated the poetry division or equivalent.

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

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:
Contestants may use written materials or notes.

Evaluation Criteria:
The Speech at this level will be judged on overall ability and enthusiasm.

Division III: Free Speech Intermediate level

(High School Only)

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.

Division  IV: Free Speech College & University- Advanced level

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.

Division V: Adult Division

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.