THE THIRD ANNUAL CHINESE SPEECH CONTEST IN RHODE ISLAND
Sponsors: URI Confucius
Institute, Chinese Flagship Program, Chinese Section of Department of
Languages, and Chinese Program of Brown University
Dear Chinese
Students,
Hope you
have been enjoying taking Chinese this fall! The annual Chinese speech contest
in Rhode Island has been a success since 2012, Our mission is to provide an
opportunity for speakers to improve their speaking abilities and to recognize
the best as encouragement to all. Also, we hope to provide an opportunity to
learn by observing the more proficient speakers who have benefited from their journey
of learning Chinese. We are delighted to announce our annual program of The Third Annual Chinese Speech Contest in Rhode
Island. Please see details
below.
Final
Contest Date: Friday, November 14th, 2014, 12:00-2:00 pm
Place: Edwards Auditorium (64 Upper College Rd., Kingston, RI, 02881)
Place: Edwards Auditorium (64 Upper College Rd., Kingston, RI, 02881)
Registration and Rules
1.
Each applicant is required to:
1) Complete an application form online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FiiY0BVQ9ypk8QTDunzXs0IrjaI1QB51-RTn0vjGNk8/viewform
2) Email a 1-minute video or recording of your speech sample on any topics (self-introduction, the topic of your speech, etc.).
2. The length and content of speech are required as follows:
1) Complete an application form online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FiiY0BVQ9ypk8QTDunzXs0IrjaI1QB51-RTn0vjGNk8/viewform
2) Email a 1-minute video or recording of your speech sample on any topics (self-introduction, the topic of your speech, etc.).
2. The length and content of speech are required as follows:
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1. 100-level
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1-minute speech
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1-minute talent show
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2. 200-level
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2-minute speech
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talent show optional
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3. 300+-level
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3-minute speech
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talent show optional
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Students
are free to choose their own theme of speech based on their own Chinese
language skills and life experiences as long as it is related to China and
Chinese culture.
The
talent show is required for the 100-level for the final contest. The talent
show is not required for the 200 and 300+- levels. If you do it, it will be
your extra credits. The talent show can be singing of a Chinese song,
recitation of a Chinese poem, etc. There is no specific genre as long as it is
related to China and Chinese culture. The length is 1 minute.
3.
After reviewing the application materials, we will invite 20 finalists (8
100-level, 6 200-level, and 6 300+-level) to compete at the final contest on Nov.
14th , 2014. The invitation notice will be sent out by Nov. 4th,
2014, together with further details.
4. The
finalists need to prepare the following materials and have them email to urichinese@gmail.com by Nov. 7th, 2014.
1) A script (in both Chinese and English) of the speech.
2) Applicant’s selfie
3) Any other materials, such as music for the talent show, power point slides, etc. (If any).
1) A script (in both Chinese and English) of the speech.
2) Applicant’s selfie
3) Any other materials, such as music for the talent show, power point slides, etc. (If any).
5. During
the final contest, the judges will ask two or three questions immediately
afterwards based on the delivered speech.
6. Finalists
must be present on-site on Nov. 14th, 2014.
7. Parking
Guidance: A parking lot is available behind the visitor’s center. A visitor
pass is needed daily from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the whole stay on
weekdays. Simply park beside the visitor’s center and tell them you are here for
the speech contest. They will open the gate for you to enter the parking lot.
The visitor’s center is located at 45 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI 02881.
*Incomplete applications will not be processed. No registration
will be accepted after Oct. 31st, 2014.
We look forward to meeting with you at
The 3rd Chinese Speech Contest in Rhode Island!
