2_1.   Application form

Preparation and Procedure: 

1.  Read the contest guidelines carefully. 

2.  Copy the application form below into an email body and fill it out.  

3.  Take a snap shot of your handwritten draft written in Japanese, it does not have to be a final draft, as

     it will NOT be used for judging, it will be used only for application procedure. 

     You must attach it together with the application form in the email. Do NOT send in a typed draft.  

4.  Send it to sdjsc2018@gmail.com  Do not use our old year's email address. 

     Once again, it has to be sent to sdjsc2018 @gmail.com      . 

5. Applications will be accepted in the order of  arrival, provided they are submitted correctly. See note* also. 

Note*: This is first-come first-served base acceptance, however, each year is different with a possible excessive number from one school or a small number of  entries from one of the two levels (we have high school AND college levels) which occurs sometimes. The confirmation of your acceptance will be announced within a few days after the deadline.

Your application must be emailed to "sdjsc2018@gmail.com"

みなさんガイドラインをお読みください。応募順２０名で締めますがガイドラインに沿っていないものはwaiting listで待機していただきます。去年から手書きのスピーチ原稿のスナップショットを携帯などで撮り送っていただくことになっています。締め切り厳守でおねがいいたします。追加：このガイドラインは、２０１９で見直しが予定されています。お含みおきください。

If you have any questions, write to us (committee) at sdjscc@gmail.com .  ✔

--Beginning of Application Form--

ABOUT YOU:

Your name in English

Your first name:       ______

Your last name:      ______

Spell it in Katakana 

Your first name:        ______        

Your last name:      ______ 

Your email address:      ______ 

Your native language(s):       ______      ______                     

Date of birth: Month:        ______Year:       ______                         

Are you in high school (check): Yes:      ______                       No:      ______                         

If your answer is Yes, please check the following with x: 

I am 

     Freshman    (                      )

     Sophomore (                      )

     Junior          (                      )

     Senior         (                      )

Your phone number (for emergency only): (                                  )

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: 

Name of your school:(                             ) *

* The name of your school will not be presented in the program. 

ABOUT THE TEACHER WHO RECOMMENDED YOU: 

   _____

Full name of the teacher : (                              ) 

Name of the school/organization:(                           ) 

The email address of the teacher: (                                                           )

The phone number (for emergency only):  (                           ) 

Additional note if any: 

TELL US ABOUT YOUR LEVEL:

To the best of your knowledge your level is:(check one)

Beginner( ),  Intermediate( ),  Advanced( ) 

Comment: 

The courses you have completed:         

If you did not take courses, how did you learn Japanese? 

Did you travel to Japan before? 

If yes, how long did you stay in Japan?

Did you live in Japan before? 

If yes, how long and how old were you?

Does anybody speak Japanese in your family? 

ABOUT THE SPEECH: 

(Title is important as it will appear in the program. We'd recommend you consult your teacher if you have any problems in translating the title. 

Japanese title:___

English title:___

My speech is about:

(Give us a brief statement of the content of your speech in a couple of lines in English below.  Do not give us  the translation of your speech. )

________________________________________________________.

The above section is for the purpose of creating a PowerPoint that will appear behind you on stage. Your description will help the audience who do not speak Japanese to get the image of your speech. The name of your school won't be displayed. 

Previous experience of competing in our speech contest: __________

If your answer is yes, which year?:________

DISCLAIMERS

Photograph: I  understand that the contest committee reserves the right to take photographs at this event and to use them to promote activities related to Japanese language and culture education on various media, including but not limited to: websites, newsletters, local newspapers, and magazines. Filming:  I understand that the contest committee reserves the right to film the speeches. The purpose of the filming is promotion of the contest  and  it will not be publicized without the permission of each contestant. 

By sending the application, I agreed the above disclaimers.

--End of Application form--