ESUJ Debate 2002

The English-Speaking Union of Japan will be holding its first parliamentary-style debate competition for participants other than university students on Sunday, June 23. The Debate is intended to be an enjoyable opportunity for working persons and adults to exercise their English-language skills of persuasion. We hope to see you on June 23, at this very special new event!

Date: June 23, 2002 (Sunday)

Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Timetable:
10:00 Opening
10:20 Preliminary 1 for Group A
11:30 Preliminary 1 for Group B
12:40 Preliminary 2 for Group A
13:50 Preliminary 2 for Group B
15:20 Announcement of the best 4 teams
15:30 Semi-finals
17:00 Final
18:30 Closing Ceremony

Place: The Kokusai Fashion Center 10th floor
1-6-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku
Tel. 03-5610-5801
* 1 minute from Oedo-line Ryogoku Station 5 minutes from JR Ryogoku Station.

Qualification for applying: Adults other than university students

Participation fee : Free

Number of teams participating : 8 two-person teams
(ESUJ members are given first priority and in case applications exceed 8 teams, participating teams will be selected by drawing).

Debating style: Parliamentary-style debate.

Application procedure:
Application must be made by May 23,Thursday. Please apply using this form or if you let us know your name and fax number we will send you an application form by fax.
Fax : 03-3423-0971
If you don't receive a confirmation mail by the end of May, please contact the ESUJ office.

You are also welcome to a small reception following the closing ceremony.