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 90 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.
2017 Themes:
Poster Session: The Most Interesting Japanese Technologies
Beginner Level: Self-Introduction
Intermediate - Advanced Plus: Imagine how Japanese Society will Change in the Next Ten Years
Japanese language teachers or students studying Japanese in high school should contact the JASP office at 412-856-8608 or email Katsuko Shellhammer to learn more about the competition. The contest is held in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh.
Sponsorship opportunities are available - please contact Amy Boots for more information.
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