With world languages,
you feel at home anywhere
AFLTA World Languages Competition
AFLTA World Languages Competition
“With world languages,
you feel at home anywhere”
Saturday, March 9, 2024
University of Central Arkansas, Conway
AFLTA World Languages Competition
Fun and friendly competition in world languages (7 in all!)
Variety of individual and group events to showcase student talents
Cultural enrichment activities for students to experience and enjoy
New friends who share your love of languages and cultures
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
AFLTA World Languages Competition
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
VOCABULARY BEE
Round 1: Students will hear and see a vocabulary word and will give the English equivalent
Round 2: Students will hear and see a vocabulary word in English and will give the equivalent in the target language
Round 3: Students will play a “face-off” round against single opponents to see who can give the English meaning first until a final winner is decided
EXTEMPORANEOUS READING
Students read aloud a short passage in the target language that is unfamiliar to them.
They will have 1 min. to scan the passage before beginning to read the original text. Students will give a brief summary of the passage in English.
Students will be judged on pronunciation, intonation, fluency, confidence, and expression.
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
Students will be given a topic to discuss from the published list of possible topics.
They will be asked to either describe their lives, describe others or tell a story that relates to the topic. Judges may ask questions of the students.
Students will be judged on their range of vocabulary, pronunciation, and expression.
POETRY RECITATION
Students will memorize a traditional poem in the target language.
They will recite this poem for a judge.
Students will be critiqued on their memorization, pronunciation, fluency, confidence, and expression.
ORIGINAL ART COMPETITION
Students may submit an original art entry no larger than standard poster size that reflects the festival theme for the year. See event description for details on acceptable entries.
Entries will be judged on adherence to theme, originality, quality, audience appeal, and cultural connections.
LIVE SKETCH COMPETITION
Students will create an original art sketch on site that reflects the festival theme for the year. See event description for more details.
Entries will be judged on adherence to theme, originality, quality, audience appeal, and cultural connections.
DIGITAL POSTER COMPETITION
Students will create a digital art piece that reflects the festival theme for the year. See event description for more details. Digital posters must be submitted prior to the live event.
Entries will be judged on adherence to theme, originality, quality, audience appeal, and cultural connections.
CULTURE ESSAY COMPETITION
Students will write an original essay that reflects the festival theme for the year. Essays should be in English and not exceed 1000 words. See event description for more details.
Entries will be judged on adherence to theme, originality, quality, audience appeal, and cultural connections.
GROUP EVENTS
AFLTA World Languages Competition
GROUP EVENTS
CULTURE BOWL
Students are given a list of cultural trivia questions and answers to study. Responses must be given EXACTLY as they were on the original lists.
They may compete as a team in a series of Quiz-Bowl type matches, or they may compete as an individual in a digital quiz.
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE
Skits are performed entirely in the target language and should not exceed 5 minutes. They must fit the prompt for their level and the competition theme and may include costumes or props.
Skits are judged on creative flair, memorization, stage presence, cultural/theme appropriateness, and audience appeal.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
Students can perform a vocal or instrumental work individually or in groups. The performance should not exceed 5 minutes and can be traditional or modern style.
Performances are judged on originality, technical skill, stage presence, cultural connections, and audience appeal.
DANCE PERFORMANCE
Students can perform a dance number individually or in groups. The performance should not exceed 5 minutes and can be a traditional or modern style.
Performances are judged on originality, technical skill, stage presence, cultural connections, and audience appeal.
CULTURE EXHIBIT
Students can create an exhibit, display or model in groups. The exhibit should reflect the cultural theme for this year.
Exhibits are judged on originality, technical skill, quality, cultural connections, and audience appeal.
COME JOIN THE FUN!!