The 2011 Japan Future Leadership Program - Wall Street Journal Asia

The 2011 Japan Future Leadership ProgramEnglish Speech CompetitionOfficial RulesDate:December 18,2011 (Sunday)Venue:Academy Common 2F (Room A1-A3), Meiji University Surugadai Campus(1-1, Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, See the map on last page)Time: 12:30 Door Open13:00 OpeningOpening remarks by The Wall Street JournalIntroduction of Judges for the dayIntroduction of Contestants13:15 Speech Presentation along with Q&As (#1 – 5)13:50 Short Break14:00 Speech Presentation along with Q&As (#6 – 10)14:35 Coffee Break and Judging15:00 Award Presentation / Closing Ceremony15:15 Event EndTOTAL DURATION 2 hours 15 min.* Please note that the event may run laterHosted by :Lead Sponsors:Prize Sponsors:Host School:The Wall Street Journal AsiaMetLife AlicoUnited Airlines, Inc., Rosetta StoneMeiji UniversityContact Information:Attn: Masumi Obi, Miki Kogiso / Circulation Dept.Dow Jones Japan K.K.Tel: 03-6269-2760Email: wsja.cir-tokyo@dowjones.com

Rules and ConditionsApplicants must be:1) Students from participating universities of Japan Future Leadership Program 2011-2012 as below.• Aoyamagakui University• Hitotsubashi University• Kantogakuin University• Keio University• Meiji University• Sophia University• The University of Tokyo• Rikkyo University• Waseda University2) Non-native English speaking student’sPreliminary RoundApplication1) Applicants must prepare a written speech including one of the below topic’s:• Rising Yen and Japan • Post-Quake / How you can contribute to the society• Globalization/World Economy and Japan• Future of Children/Aging Society2) The below materials must be sent by email or post by 17:00, 25 th of November 2011a) Enrollment Formb) Manuscript of your speech• No longer than 2 A4 sized pages• Century type• The body text should be 10.5 point• The title should be typed in bold font, 12 pointc) Photo copy of your student ID card

Judging Criteria• Language: Correct use of English Grammer• Content: Relevance of topic, Structure of ideas, Conclusion• Style: General Impression.Preliminary Results• We will choose around 10 finalists from all applicants• We will send the results to all applicants by December 2,2011.• You can’t change the topic and the main body of your speech after passing the preliminary.Final CompetitionFinalists must prepare a spoken speech based on their preliminary application• Length: more than 4 minutes and within 5 minutes• Presentation: Speak loudly and clearly enough• Question and Answers: Be prepared to answer judge’s questions in EnglishJudging Criteria:Pronunciation, Clarity, Fluency, Delivery, Contents, Q&A, General ImpressionJudges:TBA /James MuellerRyosuke HayashiShawn Hiltz (TBC)MetLife AlicoVice President- Asia/Pacific, United Airlines, Inc.Managing Director, The Wall Street Journal JapanMarketing VP, The Wall Street Journal AsiaPrize and AwardsUpon completion of the competition, prizes will be awarded as follows:Grand Prize:Second Prize:Third Prize:Fourth Prize:Fifth Prize:One roundtrip ticket to New YorkOne roundtrip ticket to Hong KongOne roundtrip ticket to GuamLanguage training software (2 languages)Language training software (1 language)*all applicants will receive a gift.

Sponsored by :Supported by :Directions for Meiji UniversityAccess information1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-83013 minutes on foot from JR Chuo/Sobu Line and Subway Marunouchi Line, Ochanomizu Station5 minutes on foot from Subway Chiyoda Line, Shin-Ochanomizu Station5 minutes on foot from Subway Mita, Shinjuku, and Hanzomon Lines, Jimbocho Station