The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania

ペンシルベニア日米協会

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Japanese Speech and Language Contest

When
Friday, March 07, 2014
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland, PA

Registration

1 Student Registration – $15.00
For eligible high school students.
2 Platinum Sponsorship – $5,000.00
3 Gold Sponsorship – $2,500.00
4 Silver Sponsorship – $1,000.00
5 Other Sponsorship – $100.00

This day-long competition is designed for high school students from Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area studying Japanese language. Japanese language students of all levels and students who are involved in Japan-related cultural activities, are able to compete against other area students in speech or poster activities. Non-language students are eligible to compete in the poster contest. Each year over 80 students participate.

Students who compete in speech levels are required to write and memorize a speech on the chosen topic for the contest. Winners receive prizes and trophies!

There will be lots of fun Japan-related activities for participating students and parents.

2014 Themes:

Poster Session: Places I Want to Visit in Japan

Beginner Level: Self-Introduction

Intermediate - Advanced Plus: I want to tell you about the region in which I live

Japanese language teachers or students studying Japanese in high school should contact the JASP office at 412 433-5010 or email Katsuko Shellhammer at kshellhammer@us-japan.org. to learn more about the competition. The contest is held in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh.

The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

PHONE: 412-856-8608

EMAIL: jasp@japansocietypa.org

ADDRESS: 4601 Baum Boulevard, Suite 275, Pittsburgh, PA 15213