Japan 10th ESUJ University Debating Competition 2007

Dear all,

The English-Speaking Union of Japan (ESUJ) will hold the University Debating Competition in English on October 7 and 8, 2007. This year, ESUJ will celebrate its 10th anniversary competition. They will invite four top British student debaters to participate in the event and to give a model debate. ESUJ will also present some special program for the 10th anniversary such as the Asian style model debate and the panel discussion by the honorable past finalists.

Date: October 7, 2007(Sun.) - October 8, 2007 (Mon. Holiday)
Place: National Olympics　Memorial Youth Center
(Sangubashi Station in Odakyu-line)
Map

Reception: October 7 (Sun): Room 417 (Seminar Hall), Central Building
October 8 (Sun): Large Hall, Arts Building

Notice: For the finals on Monday, Oct.8, prior registration is required.
(by Tuesday 25th September)
Click Here!


Tournament Details
Preliminary Debates October 7 (Sun.) 10:00 Opening Ceremony
10:30 Round 1
12:00 Round 2
14:30 Round 3
16:40 Round 4
18:00 Asian Style Model Debate

Final Debates October 8 (Mon. Holiday) 9:30 Announcement of Best 8 Teams 16:10 Grand Final
10:00 Quarter Finals 17:30 Panel talk by the honorable past finalists
13:00 Model Debate (by UK Debaters) 18:00 Closing Ceremony
14:15 Semi Finals

ESU International Council Meeting Welcome Reception
(Follow the Closing Ceremony)

A reception will be held on October 8 following the closing ceremony of the competition to commemorate the ESU International Council Meeting, which is being held in Tokyo this year. Representatives from ESU's around the world will be present at the reception. All ESU members and students are welcome to attend this very special occasion.
(Prior registration is required by Tuesday 25th September)

Date : October 8 (Mon. Holiday) 19:00-21:00
Place : Reception Room, International Exchange Bldg, National Olympics Memorial Youth Center
Charge : ESUJ Member & Student ¥ 1,000 Non-member ¥ 2,000
Dress code : Tie & Jacket

For Registration, Click Below
ESUJ University Debating Competition 2007 Registration

Contact:
E-MAIL:esuj@esuj.gr.jp

The English Speaking-Union
Guest Lecturer and Debaters from the UK Mr James Probert 　 Head of the Centre for Speech and Debate:

Ms. Anna Lintner 　 Cambridge University
Mr. Lewis Iwu 　 Oxford University
Ms. George Molyneaux 　 Oxford University
Mr. Krishna Omkar 　 Oxford University

Participating Universities
Aoyama Gakuin University
International Christian University
Kanagawa University
Keio University
University of Kitakyushu
Kobe University
Kyoto University
Nara Women's University,
Nihon University
Osaka University
Osaka Prefecture University
Sanno University
Seikei University
Senshu University
Sophia University
Tokai University
University of Tokyo,
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Tokyo Metropolitan University,
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Tokyo Woman's Christian University
Tsuda College
Yokohama City University
Yokohama National University

Organizer:
The English-Speaking Union of Japan

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin