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| Charming host, FTA Yumi (in Photo: Videographer Father Justin) introduced the participants and the judges |
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| Participants were introduced one by one |
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| Judges for GEO Levels 3, 4 & 5 |
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| Go India. Go New Zealand |
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| Students applauding the participants |
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| What do you think is the definition of success? Students shared that its not about money, but being happy and fulfilled ^^ |
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| Remember... Inner beauty is more important than outward appearance. |
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| Suggestions to improve the GEO program - 2 major components: Language & Culture |
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| FTAs Cynthia and Father Eby, our very abled TAs on duty |
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| Let's applaud all the participants |
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| Winners for Level 1 |
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| Winners for Level 2 |
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| Winners for Level 3 |
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Winners for Level 4/5
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The 2012 English Group Presentation Contest was held last May 24, 29 to 31. The contest was held at the International Hub Building 267 Conference Room and the Global Lounge (for May 29). The event was open to the public and there was a large crowd consisting of both participants and their acquaintances this year.
The English Presentation Contest is annually organized by the Global English Outreach Program Professors and Teaching Assistants. It is run by the International Language Education Center and financially supported by the Korean Government. The contest is open to Catholic University of Korea (CUK) students and 2012 Spring CUK International Language Education Center students, and each participating team must consist of two or three individuals. There were three levels - beginners, intermediate and advanced. There were various topics assigned per level. The beginner level participants were asked to share their idea on the area where South Korea will lead during the 21st century. The intermediate level topic was about the presenter's opinion whether it is time for Korea to officially make Korea as a second language. For the Advanced level, the topic was about South Korea's best strategy towards dealing with North Korea.
The applicants submitted the requirements on or before May 18. The participants discussed and argued their stand within the specified time. The participants made seven- to eight-minute presentations using any visual materials of their choice, such as Powerpoints. Their oral along with their visual presentations were scored by the judges and prizes are given to the teams who presented best.
There were numerous participants. There were a total of thirteen teams who joined the beginner level, twenty teams who joined the intermediate level and another twenty teams who joined the advanced level.
For the beginner level, the announcement of the winners and the awarding were held on the same day of the contest, May 24. Whereas for the intermediate and advanced level, a semi final battle took place last May 29 and 30 respectively. Afterwards, the six finalists were declared for each category. They competed again during the final round held last May 31.
Team Purple & Art, Team Tong and Team Like Steve Jobs bagged the first, second and third prize respectively for the Beginner level. For the Intermediate category, Team Saeul Mate, Team Bilingual and Team Double K won the first, second and third prize respectively. Whereas for the Advanced level, Team Zealot, Team The Surgeons and Team All in won the competition.
After each presentation, there were also trivia questions and lucky winners were given snacks to commend their participation.
It was indeed a successful event full of fun and learning experience for all the delegates and audience.
We hope you had a worthwhile experience. See you again next year ^^
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The students’ topics were related to how they envision Korea in the future. Some were asked to tackle the impacts of Korea to the world and vice versa. With this given topics the students made very interesting speeches.
Students from Levels 1 and 2 shared Korea’s cultural industries, high technology industries (such as semiconductor, car, shipbuilding, smartphones), construction industries, entertainment industries (related to song, dance and concerts), sports (taekwondo), among others. They also shared the prevalence of K-Pop culture globally. Recently Korean Pop Music (KPop) stars has been featured in international television such as “The David Letterman show” and “Morning with Sally”. KPop concerts are widely known in Egypt, USA and Thailand as well as in France and Brazil. In addition, they imparted new technological advancements that were brought about by Koreans such as kakao talk, antivirus program; as well as the power of the gaming industry, etc.
On the other hand, students from Levels 3 and 4 talked about medical advancements in Korea such as plastic surgery, eye (Lasik surgery), ear surgery. They also mentioned sports. Korea is increasing its popularity worldwide through sports like swimming, baseball and soccer. Some tackled robots like the biomimetric and humanoid robots. Others , shared about more pressing matters globally such as the population and environment problems (like the global warming), whereas others talked about controversial topics internally like the multiculturalism and reunification of North and South Korea.
The criteria for judging include general content, content organization, fluency, pronunciation, voice volume and pitch, grammar and language usage, contact with audience, physical presentation and graphics and visual aids.
The students were very impressive in the depth of the matters that they discussed. Indeed, observers can come to realize that the participants were diligent in researching about their topic of choice. The contest went smoothly. The speeches were delivered well.
The audience were very participative and enthusiastic all throughout the contest. They cheered for their teammates, classmates and friends. The judges were happy about the participants. The speechese were very informative and they learned a lot from the speeches. The judges commended all the participants and said that “It was not easy to speak in front of a huge audience in one’s native tongue. What more a foreign language. Congratulations to the participants. Job well done.” Indeed, the participants are worthy to be praised.
Congratulations to everyone who participated and gave their best for the presentation contest. And to our event organizers and our masters of the ceremony, TA EJ. Your enthusiasm overflows. Thank you everyone ❁◕‿◕❁
