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  • Haigazian hosts ESU's International Public Speaking Competition 2004

    PRESS RELEASE
    Haigazian University-Public Relations Office
    PO Box: 11-1748
    Beirut, Lebanon

    CONTACT : Loucia Isaac Seropian
    Phone: 961-1-353010 Ext.: 365
    Email: [email protected]


    March 8, 2004


    Haigazian University hosts ESU's International Public Speaking Competition
    2004- Lebanon

    In coordination with The English- Speaking Union (ESU), a registered
    charity (founded 1918) with a long tradition of cultural programs and
    educational exchanges, the Haigazian University (Founded 1955) cordially
    invites the concerned media to attend the ESU's International Public
    Speaking Competition of Lebanon held Saturday, March 20, 2004 -10:00 AM at
    Haigazian University-Auditorium, Hamra, Beirut-Lebanon.

    The theme for this year's Public Speaking Competition is, "A Borderless
    World". Partaking in this Competition are full-time student contestants
    representing local universities in Beirut using English as the language of
    instruction.

    The International Public Speaking Competition is organized and run annually
    by the English-Speaking Union and Sponsored by HSBC Holdings plc in some 40
    active countries in the World.

    Each year the ESU chooses a universal theme to be addressed by young
    international students, between 18-20 in full-time education. During the
    preparations, the participants are advised by their professors to approach
    the theme using a debatable style; aiming to teach, delight and move the
    designated juries.
    The overall objectives of this event is:

    · To give young people experience in the fundamental skills of public
    speaking.
    · To give students from a variety of countries and backgrounds a chance to
    meet, exchange views and form friendships.
    · To provide a focus for the learning of effective English and
    communication skills among young people in countries where English is not
    the first Language.

    Consequently, the ESU designates qualified juries to attend this event
    across the concerned countries. The public speaker that manages to explore
    and inspire the jury, as well as the audience, will travel to participate
    in the headquarters International Public Speaking Competition at Dartmouth
    House in London, May 2004.

    In 2002 a young Lebanese student came second in the competition attended by
    participants from over 35 countries.

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