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AFTJ Speech and Skit Contests Spring 2019

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 15 2019 AFTJ Speech and Skit Contest Rules

The 13th South Florida Speech and Skit Contest (Miami) Date: Sunday, April 7 Time: 1:00pm Location: Whitten Learning Center Room 170, Coral Gables, University of Miami Contact Person: Mari Williams-sensei ([email protected]) The 13th Mid-Florida Speech and Skit Contest (St. Petersburg) Date: Saturday, April 6 Time: 1:00pm Location: Environmental Studies Sheen Auditorium, ES100, Eckerd College Contact Person: Eileen B. Mikals-Adachi -sensei, Ph.D. ([email protected]) / Chieko Yamazaki-sensei ([email protected]) The 2nd West Florida Speech and Skit Contest (Pensacola) Date: Saturday, April 6 Time: 1:00pm Location: International Center (Building 71) Room 133, University of West Florida Contact Person: Takami Taylor-sensei ([email protected])

2019 AFTJ Wakayama Japanese Video Speech Contest Several of the best contestants identified at the AFTJ speech contests will participate in this

video speech contest. The winner will be invited on a free trip to Wakayama, Japan.

Other Contest 2019 AFTJ Manga & Video Contest (Online)

- Yonkoma Manga, Karaoke Video, and Promotional Video - Entry Deadline: Friday, March 1; Submission Deadline: Thursday, March 14

Contact Person: Shinji Shimoura-sensei ([email protected])

Special Thanks to our supporting partners and sponsors:

Modern Languages and Literatures Department of Government World Languages Program Japanese Program

Comparative Cultures Collegium East Asian Studies Program

Japan Culture Club

UM Japanese Culture Circle - JCC

AFTJ Wakayama Japanese Video Speech Contest

Spring 2019

Several of the best contestants identified at the AFTJ Japanese speech contests will participate in this video speech contest.

Grand Prize The Winner Will Be Invited On

A Free Trip To Wakayama, Japan.

A few of the best speeches will be selected at each contest site in South Florida, Mid-Florida, and West Florida. Selected contestants will create a video speech and prepare

potential action plans to share the experience of visiting Wakayama, Japan.

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Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese Spring 2019 Speech and Skit Contests

ELIGIBILITY A. To be able to compete in this contest, a student must be currently enrolled in a course which is taught by an

AFTJ teacher member. [Speech Contest Only] 1. If you are not currently enrolled in a course which is taught by an AFTJ teacher member, but wish to

compete in the speech contest, please provide additional information specified in the registration form. The organizers will review your registration, and you may be allowed to complete on a space available basis.

B. The following are ineligible to compete in this contest:

1. A native speaker of Japanese 2. A graduate of fall 2018 or prior

It is strongly encouraged that teachers accompany their students to the competition. The contestants (and the parent / guardian for minor) agree to be bound by the contest rules and the decisions of the sponsor (AFTJ), which are final and binding in all respects. DEADLINES AND TIMELINES Only contestants who pre-register online will be allowed to participate. Contestants and their families assume the risks and responsibilities of participation. Students, please complete your online registration by Friday, March 15, 2019. No submissions will be accepted after this date. Friday, March 15, 2019 Deadline for the registration forms

Saturday, April 6, 2019 Mid-Florida Speech and Skit Contest (St. Petersburg) West Florida Speech and Skit Contest (Pensacola)

Sunday, April 7, 2019 South Florida Speech and Skit Contest (Miami) LEVELS There will be following award categories for this speech & skit contest: Elementary School Middle School

High School Level 1 (1st Year Japanese Class) Level 2 (2nd Year)

Level 3 (3rd Year) Level 4 (4th Year and Beyond)

College

Level 1 (1st Semester Japanese Class) Level 2 (2nd Semester) Level 3 (3rd Semester) Level 4 (4th Semester)

Level 5 (5th Semester) Level 6 (6th Semester) Level 7 (7th Semester and Beyond)

The students should be enrolled in the year- or semester-level at which they are currently studying. Students who have the language experiences beyond the classroom, such as study abroad in Japan can participate in High School Level 4 or College Level 7. If a student or his/her teacher thinks the student is too advanced in the level he/she is in, the student can participate in the level appropriate to him/her language ability. Competition rules and judging guidelines are included in this packet of information along with the registration form.

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CONTEST CATEGORIES I. Public Speech Contest In the Speech Contest, participants are allowed to use a digital visual aid (a series of up to five pictures on a PowerPoint or PC-compatible program) to enhance the audience’s experience of the speech. Those who are using the visual aid must bring their visual on a USB drive and save the file on the computer at the venue by 10 minutes before the speech contest starts. This visual aid does NOT factor into scoring; the judges will still be looking for a well-prepared and performed speech, regardless of how visually appealing the aid is. >>> Go to PUBLIC SPEECH CONTEST Competition Rules (Pages 5-6)

II. Skit Contest In the Skit Contest, we currently accept an unlimited number of teams from participating schools per level. This is to ensure the participation of anyone who would like to compete, especially from schools that have numerous students in their Japanese program. >>> Go to SKIT CONTEST Competition Rules (Pages 7-8) CONTEST SITES AND REGISTRATION FORMS I. The 13th South Florida Japanese Speech & Skit Contest (Miami) The 13th South Florida Japanese Speech & Skit Contest will be held in Whitten Learning Center (Room: TBA), Coral Gables, University of Miami on Sunday, April 7. Registration will begin at 12:30pm and end at 1:00pm, with the opening ceremony beginning promptly at 1:00pm. Registration forms for the 13th South Florida Japanese Speech & Skit Contest: >> Go to South Florida Speech Contest Registration Form (https://goo.gl/forms/KphSn4vBInL4t1kQ2) >>> Go to South Florida Skit Contest Registration Form (https://goo.gl/forms/LbVh4fis9qbMCDhf1) II. The 13th Mid-Florida Japanese Speech & Skit Contest (St. Petersburg) The 12th Mid-Florida Japanese Speech & Skit Contest will be held inEnvironmental Studies Sheen Auditorium, ES100, Eckerd College on Saturday, April 6. Registration will begin at 12:30pm and end at 1:00pm, with the opening ceremony beginning promptly at 1:00pm. Registration forms for the 13th Mid-Florida Japanese Speech & Skit Contest: >>> Go to Mid-Florida Speech Contest Registration Form (https://goo.gl/forms/CzZYDL4aDckALOOi1) >>> Go to Mid-Florida Skit Contest Registration Form (https://goo.gl/forms/OnBorgSDTn0slbOc2) III. The 2nd West Florida Japanese Speech & Skit Contest (Pensacola) The 2nd West Florida Japanese Speech & Skit Contest will be held in International Center (Building 71) Room 133, University of West Florida on Saturday, April 6. Registration will begin at 12:30pm and end at 1:00pm, with the opening ceremony beginning promptly at 1:00pm. Registration forms for the 2nd West Florida Japanese Speech & Skit Contest: >> Go to West Florida Speech Contest Registration Form (https://goo.gl/forms/OHHBhhcjpO0MFgRr2) >>> Go to West Florida Skit Contest Registration Form (https://goo.gl/forms/h32sZmQFZrF1KdUn2)

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PUBLIC SPEECH CONTEST Competition Rules

Description: The contestant speaks on a topic of their choice, which is related to

Japan. Students must submit their topics with their registration. Topics must be given in Japanese and in English at the time of submission.

Conditions: The contestant may bring his/her script, notes, outlines, and flash cards. However, reading a script or frequent use of these supplements will

cause them to lose points. A participant may have a visual aid as a digital backdrop to the speech. Dress Code: Professional attire. Time Limits: Level 1 - Two minutes

Level 2, 3 - Three minutes Level 4, 5, 6, 7 - Four minutes There will be different award categories for middle school, high school and college.

Criteria for A. Language Skills Evaluation: 1. Pronunciation and intonation

2. Fluency and rhythm B. Presentational Skills

1. Organization and development of speech topic 2. Oral presentation

3. Memorization

The visual aid will NOT be considered as a part of the evaluation process. General Rules: Judges’ decisions will be final.

Any presentations exceeding the set time will be stopped by the time keeper. The time keeper will raise his/her hand 30 seconds prior of the set time. Once the set time is up, you can no longer keep your speech.

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Speech Score Card (English Version) Contestant’s Name:

Judge’s Name:

1. Content of speech

4 Profound and intriguing, and easy to understand. 3 Appealing but a little hard to understand. 2 Not appealing and hard to understand. 1 Very hard to understand.

2. Memorization

4 Completely memorized. 3 Almost completely memorized. 2 Memorized half of the script. 1 Almost entirely reading notes.

3. Pronunciation (accent and intonation)

4 Generally well pronounced. 3 Occasional accent that does not impede comprehension. 2 Some difficulty with pronunciation, but minimal obstacles to comprehension. 1 Much difficulty with pronunciation, unable to be understood.

4. Fluency

4 Very fluent and never stumbles. 3 Generally fluent and stumbles minimally . 2 Lacks fluency and constantly stumbles. 1 Almost entirely stumbles.

5. Delivery

4 Talks to the audience with a positive attitude throughout the speech. 3 Talks to the audience during the main parts of the speech. 2 Sometimes talks to the audience. 1 Almost never talks to the audience.

Total Score: ＿＿＿＿／２０ points

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SKIT CONTEST Competition Rules

Description: Students will perform an originally written memorized skit. Conditions: Contestants will be allowed a total of 4 minutes in high school level and 6

minutes in college level for their skit. The total minutes include set-up and take-down of props. The topic of the skit is of their choice and must be submitted at the time of application for inclusion in the program.

Each school may enter an unlimited number of teams for each level. There is a maximum of five students per skit; all participants in a skit must be the same level.

The skit MUST be an original skit, written by the participants. Criteria for A. Pronunciation and stress Evaluation: B. Intonation and rhythm C. Ability to communicate and focus on theme of skit D. Oral expression and memorization

E. Creativity

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Skit Score Card (English Version) Contestants’ Name*:

Judge’s Name:

*発表グループの最初の一人の名前で結構です。 1. Performance and content

4 Easy to understand and engaging to audience. 3 Easy to understand, but not so engaging to audience. 2 Hard to understand and not so engaging to audience. 1 Hard to understand and not engaging at all to audience.

2. Pronunciation (accent and intonation)

4 Generally well pronounced. 3 Occasional accent that does not impede comprehension. 2 Some difficulty with pronunciation, but minimal obstacles to comprehension. 1 Much difficulty with pronunciation, unable to be understood.

3. Preparedness

4 Well prepared and memorized lines perfectly. 3 Well prepared and memorized most lines. 2 Not prepared well and occasionally forgets lines. 1 Clearly unprepared.

Total Score: ＿＿＿＿／１２ points

AFTJ Manga and Video Online Contest Spring 2019

Three Categories Yonkoma Manga, Karaoke Video, and Promotional Video

Entry Deadline: Friday, March 1

Submission Deadline: Friday, March 15 2019 AFTJ Manga and Video Online Contest Rules

Other Contests The 13th Mid-Florida Speech and Skit Contest (St. Petersburg) Date: Saturday, April 6 Time: 1:00pm Location: Environmental Studies Sheen Auditorium, ES100, Eckerd College Contact Person: Eileen B. Mikals-Adachi -sensei, Ph.D. ([email protected]) / Chieko Yamazaki-sensei ([email protected]) The 2nd West Florida Speech and Skit Contest (Pensacola) Date: Saturday, April 6 Time: 1:00pm Location: International Center (Building 71) Room 133, University of West Florida Contact Person: Takami Taylor-sensei ([email protected]) The 13th South Florida Speech and Skit Contest (Miami) Date: Sunday, April 7 Time: 1:00pm Location: Whitten Learning Center Room: 170, Coral Gables, University of Miami Contact Person: Mari Williams-sensei ([email protected])

2019 AFTJ Wakayama Japanese Video Speech Contest Several of the best contestants identified at the AFTJ Japanese speech contests will participate in this

video speech contest. The winner will be invited on a free trip to Wakayama, Japan.

Special Thanks to our supporting partners and sponsors:

Modern Languages and Literatures Department of Government World Languages Program Japanese Program

Comparative Cultures Collegium

East Asian Studies Program Japan Culture Club

UM Japanese Culture Circle - JCC

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Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese Spring 2019 Manga & Video Online Contest

ELIGIBILITY A. To be able to compete in this contest, a student must be currently enrolled in a course which is taught by an

AFTJ teacher member. B. The following are ineligible to compete in this contest:

1. A native speaker of Japanese 2. A graduate of fall 2018 or prior

The contestants (and the parent / guardian for minor) agree to be bound by the contest rules and the decisions of the sponsor (AFTJ), which are final and binding in all respects. ENTRY AND SUBMISSION Only contestants who complete the online entry forms will be allowed to submit their manga and video. Contestants and their families assume the risks and responsibilities of participation. Students, please complete your online entry form by Friday, March 1, 2019 and your online submission form by Friday, March 15, 2019. No submissions will be accepted after the specified dates. If you have any questions about any details regarding this contest, please e-mail Shinji Shimoura-sensei at [email protected]. DEADLINES AND TIMELINES Friday, March 1 Deadline for the Manga & Video Online Contest entry forms Friday, March 15 Deadline for submission of manga and videos Saturday, April 6 Sunday, April 7

Announcement of contest winners at Mid-Florida, West Florida, and South Florida Japanese Speech & Skit Contests

GENERAL GUIDELINES This year, we will again offer our statewide Yonkoma Manga Contest, Karaoke Video and Japanese Program Promotional Video Contests. In an attempt to include students who may not be able to attend on the day of the event, we would like to extend an invitation to submit yonkoma manga, karaoke video and Japanese program promotional video for awards. For yonkoma manga, students may create a manga drawn by hand or with digital tools. They may also work individually or in pairs; all the participants must be currently enrolled in Japanese language class. We would like to feature these manga, karaoke video and Japanese program promotional video during the Florida Statewide Japanese Speech and Skit Contest and the Mid-Florida Japanese Speech and Skit Contest as a digital slide show and possibly post exceptional examples on the AFTJ Facebook page and the AFTJ website.

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CATEGORIES 1. Yonkoma Manga Contest

>>> Go to YONKOMA MANGA CONTEST Competition Rules (Pages 4-5) >>> Go to ENTRY FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/FqCVg3dmYIl1dv6O2)

>>> Go to SUBMISSION FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/fqOkvre9ieGG6TDL2)

2. Karaoke Video Contest >>> Go to KARAOKE VIDEO CONTEST Competition Rules (Page 6) >>> Go to ENTRY FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/Rlt0kJFavFAqtP0A3) >>> Go to SUBMISSION FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/amU1iRYlSVJXblKj1)

3. Japanese Promotional Video Contest >>> Go to JAPANESE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO Competition Rules (Page 7) >>> Go to ENTRY FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/JpFFNUxqBuNXS5cv2) >>> Go to SUBMISSION FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/EXNVRHjBHafntqH33)

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YONKOMA MANGA CONTEST Competition Rules

Description: Students will create a themed, four-frame comic by hand or digitally. Conditions: Contestants must create a manga with the theme of “Olympic games (オリンピ

ック)”.

All characters must be original creations; no use of copyrighted images and materials will be accepted for submission. Each student can submit only ONE entry.

A contestant may submit a hand-made or digitally-created manga. All handwriting on the manga must be legible; manga may not be judged if the writing is not clearly visible. The student must write his/her name in the material used to draw the comic in the location shown in the template next page. Students must write their names in katakana, unless the names are of Japanese origin, in which case, kanji may be used.

Parameters: Contestants may create the manga by hand with any writing utensils (penciled creations will need to be darkened for scanning purposes), or

contestants may create the manga digitally using any image-creating software available to them.

The manga must be scanned in or converted to the JPEG image format and

uploaded to a file sharing service such as Google Drive and Dropbox to obtain a link for submission.

Contestants may work individually or in pairs to complete the manga. Both students must be currently enrolled in an AFTJ-affiliated Japanese program. Criteria for Language usage, vocabulary, structure, creativity, overall appearance Evaluation: appropriateness to theme/category General Rules: Judges’ decisions will be final. IMPORTANT: ・Name the JPEG file with the author’s last name and school name

(e.g. nozu_usf.jpg).

Please see the Yonkoma Manga Template on the next page.

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Template

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*Note: The student’s name must be written vertically in the space on the left in place of “名前”. The squares should be centered on the paper as a “landscape” format. >>> Go to ENTRY FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/FqCVg3dmYIl1dv6O2)

>>> Go to SUBMISSION FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/fqOkvre9ieGG6TDL2)

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KARAOKE VIDEO CONTEST Competition Rules

Description: Students will perform an original music video using a segment of an

instrumental (karaoke) version of a Japanese track of their choice (without original vocals).

Conditions: Contestants will be allowed a total of 1 minute (any parts of a song) for the

music video. Students will use a Japanese song without the original artist’s vocal due to the copyright protection and create their own music video to accompany the song. Students are encouraged to make a creative video by singing a segment of a song in Japanese, and the voices must be those of the performers featured. All genres (pop, hip-hop, traditional, folk, etc.) are permissible.

The songs with inappropriate content (both language and gestures) will be disqualified at the discretion of the judges. Each student can submit only ONE entry (group or individual). There is no limit for the number of participants in a group and the students in different levels of Japanese may be mixed. Each class can have up to two entries, and each school can have a maximum of 4 entries. If many video entries are expected from a school, we strongly recommend that each school will set an internal submission due date for a screening and submit the selected video entries by the AFTJ due date.

Time Limit: 1 minute – Students will need to crop any segments of the song of their selection

to a minute. Criteria for Creativity, Enthusiasm, Language Performance, and ability to convey the Evaluation: song’s message General Rule: Judges’ decisions will be final. SUBMISSION: Please upload your video to “YouTube (www.youtube.com)” or a similar

video sharing service to obtain a link for submission.

>>> Go to ENTRY FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/Rlt0kJFavFAqtP0A3) >>> Go to SUBMISSION FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/amU1iRYlSVJXblKj1)

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JAPANESE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO Competition Rules

Description: Students will create a short commercial to promote Japanese study in their

school, community and state. Conditions: Contestants will be allowed a total maximum of 30 seconds to create a

commercial which promotes the Japanese study in their school. The commercial should include a mix of Japanese and English.

Each student can submit only ONE entry (group or individual). There is no limit for the number of participants in a group and the students in different levels of Japanese may be mixed. Each class can have up to two entries, and each school can have a maximum of 4 entries. If many video entries are expected from a school, we strongly recommend that each school will set an internal submission due date for a screening and submit the selected video entries by the AFTJ due date.

Time Limit: 30 seconds Criteria for Evaluation: Creativity, Ability to convey a positive message about Japanese language

learning General Rule: Judges’ decisions will be final. SUBMISSION: Please upload your video to “YouTube (www.youtube.com)” or a similar

video sharing service to obtain a link for submission.

>>> Go to ENTRY FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/JpFFNUxqBuNXS5cv2) >>> Go to SUBMISSION FORM (https://goo.gl/forms/EXNVRHjBHafntqH33)

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