Second Annual Languages Interpretive Reading Contest 2024
2024 Deadlines for Participation:
Complete these tasks on or before the deadline.Friday, April 26: Fill out the application.
Tuesday, April 30: Submit your written material (including an English translation) to langlab@mtsac.edu. Students performing in ASL only need to provide a written English translation.
Tuesday, April 30: Meet with a professor in your language of study and obtain their sign-off for you to participate in the event.
Due to a lack of applications, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Japanese segment of this year's event. Although we are disappointed, we remain committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for language learning and cultural exchange. We hope to explore alternative opportunities in the future to showcase the richness of Japanese language and literature.
Details: Find out what interpretive reading is
Evaluation: Find out what the judges will be looking for
Application: Submit your information. Limited spaces.
Flyer for students wanting to participate
INVITE students, family, others
Date and Time: Friday, May 3 starting at 5:00pm; refreshments from 4:00pm
Location: Mt. San Antonio College, Building 13-1700 Auditorium and North Patio
Feel free to invite family and friends to the live performance. The evening will also be recorded. Parking Lot G now costs $5.
Deadline to Apply is Friday, April 26.
Purpose:
- The participant will choose a literature item, such as poetry, fiction, children’s
literature, news articles, speeches, and letters, or media item such as animations,
movies, and songs written in their language of study that is either published or self-authored
and make any appropriate edits so that their selection is not longer than 4 minutes or
shorter than 1 minute. The purpose is to:
- Build appreciation for the participant’s language and culture of study.
- Develop skill in conveying the meaning and emotions of literature or media in another language.
- Improve pronunciation in a fun and meaningful way.
Description:
- Interpretive reading is the effective communication of an author’s thoughts and/or feelings to the listener.
- The reader should draw meaning from the selection to share with the audience.
- All the skills of reading aloud, including vocal flexibility, clear articulation and correct pronunciation, as well as pauses and rate variation, can be used in interpretive reading.
Rules:
- All presentations must include a typed version of the material in the language of study and the English translation typed. This will be emailed to langlab@mtsac.edu by Tuesday, April 30 before the contest. Students performing in ASL will only need to submit the written English translation of their material.
- All presenters must meet with a professor in the performance language by Tuesday, April 30. The professor may ask you to perform the material for them to assure that you are well-prepared for the event.
- Including the introduction, all entries will be 1- 4 minutes.
- All presentations must contain an introduction that includes:
- Student’s name and language of study
- Title and author of the material
- Reason for choosing the material
- Any background information that listeners need in order to understand the material better.
- Read or memorize your presentation. Mount on black construction paper or in a black folder if you will be referring to notes or reading.
- The participant may (not required) include costume, props, or movement in addition to vocal interpretation.
- Due to time limits:
- There will be no more than 8 participants per language.
- First and second place winners for each language will be announced at the end of the evening. First place will receive a plaque and $50 and second place will receive $20.
