ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PRELIMINARY ROUND OF THE 4TH EXPANDED JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST – 2024
In order to create a beneficial and engaging platform, as well as to provide opportunities for students to showcase their Japanese language proficiency, Faculty of Oriental Studies at Van Hien University organizes the 4th Expanded Japanese Language Speech Contest.
Theme: "私 の 青春 –MY YOUTH"
1. PARTICIPANTS:
- Students who have a passion for Japanese language and are currently studying Japanese at high schools, colleges, and universities in Vietnam.
- Participants for the final round will compete at Van Hien University (if selected).
- Winners of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes in previous Japanese speech contests, both domestically and internationally, are not eligible to participate.
- Each participant must submit a "Registration Form" signed by the participant and endorsed by the teacher/school confirming that the participant has not won the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd prize in previous Japanese language oratory contests.
2. CONTEST SCHEDULE:
Preliminary Round: Submission period from April 01, 2023, to April 25, 2023.
Participants must submit a video clip sharing their thoughts on youth, memorable memories, dreams, aspirations, and special experiences during their youth.
Requirements:
- The video clip should be presented in the form of a written essay, combined with clear and visually appealing images, and appropriate background music that suits the contest theme.
- Video clip format: Mp4, minimum image quality HD - 720p, sound quality of 128kbps or higher.
- Participants must narrate the video clip in Japanese with Vietnamese subtitles.
- The maximum duration of the video clip is 5 minutes.
*Note: Video clips that have been submitted to previous Japanese language oratory contests in any form will be considered invalid.
Final Round: May 18, 2024.
Participants with selected video clips will present their speeches on stage for 5 minutes.
3. PRIZES STRUCTURE:
1st Award: Commemorative medal and a prize of 7,000,000 VND.
2nd Award: Commemorative medal and a prize of 5,000,000 VND.
3rd Award: Commemorative medal and a prize of 3,000,000 VND.
5 Encouragement Award: Commemorative medal and a prize of 1,000,000 VND.
4. EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Preliminary Round: The organizing committee will select the top 8 videos for the final round based on the following criteria:
Content, images, and sound quality of the video.
Japanese language proficiency demonstrated in the video.
Final Round: The judging criteria are as follows:
Presentation in Japanese during the live competition.
Confidence and stage presence of the participant.
Responses to questions from the judging panel.Number of votes from the audience at the live event.
5. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
For any inquiries, please contact:
- Fanpage: JAPANESE STUDIES - VHU
- Email: vhuhungbientiengnhat@gmail.com
Or visit the East Asian Studies Department Office (7th Floor, HungHau Campus - Functional Area 13E - Nguyen Van Linh, Ho Chi Minh City).
We sincerely announce and eagerly anticipate the enthusiastic participation of esteemed schools and students.
Regards,
The Organizing Committee