0 Contents
1 What is MOIS Cup?
2 Schedule: Saturday, November 25, 2023
3 Place
4 Participants
5 Debate Theme
6 Application
7 Rules, Judging Sheets, Flow Sheets, Definition of Topic Terms
8 Other
１ What is MOIS Cup?
MOIS Cup is an English-Japanese debate tournament held at Saitama City Omiya International Secondary School. In this tournament, students can use the various skills they have acquired in class on a daily basis, such as the ability to speak, cooperate with their peers, and think critically, and interact with students from schools in and outside of the prefecture through debates. Whether it is your first time debating or you are not good at public speaking, you are more than welcome to join us. We look forward to your participation!
MOIS Cup Middle School Guidelines/中学校要項（市内）・（市外）
MOIS Cup Middle School Poster / 中学校ポスター
MOIS Cup HS Guidelines / 高等学校要項
MOIS Cup HS Poster (Japanese Debate) 高校ポスター（日本語）
MOIS Cup HS Poster (English Debate) 高校ポスター（英語）
Application Form 申し込みリンク
YouTube Link
２ Schedule: Saturday, November 25, 2023
| Junior High School Division・中学校部 |
| AM・午前 |
| ８：５０ Gathering・参加者集合 ８：５０ Opening ceremony・開会式・注意事項説明 ９：３０ Preliminary Round①・予選リーグ① １０：２０ Preliminary Round②・予選リーグ② １１：１０ Preliminary Round③・予選リーグ③ １１：４０ Lunch Break・昼食休憩 |
| PM・午後 |
| １３：００ Semifinals・準決勝 １３：５０ Japanese Finals・日本語ディベート決勝 １４：４０ English Finals・英語ディベート決勝 １６：００ Awards Ceremony・表彰式・閉会式 １６：２０ Cleanup・片付け・解散 |
| High School Division・高等学校部 |
| 午前 |
| ８：５０ Gathering・参加者集合 ８：５０ Opening ceremony・開会式・注意事項説明 ９：３０ Preliminary Round①・予選リーグ① １０：４０ Preliminary Round②・予選リーグ② １１：４０ 昼食休憩 |
| 午後 |
| １３：００ Preliminary Round③・予選リーグ③ １４：１０ Japanese Finals・日本語ディベート決勝 １５：１０ English Finals・英語ディベート １６：００ Awards Ceremony・表彰・閉会式 １６：２０ Cleanup・片付け・解散 |
３ Place
Saitama City Omiya International Secondary School
４ Participants
- Junior High School Division
- Students enrolled in Saitama City Schools or IB World Schools.
- When applying, please form teams of 3-5 students and choose between English or Japanese.
- A maximum of 4 teams (2 English and 2 Japanese) from the same school may apply.
- *If the number of applications exceeds the limit, participating teams will be selected by lottery.
- Students enrolled in Saitama City Schools or IB World Schools.
- High School Division
- Students enrolled in Saitama Municipal High Schools, IB World Schools, or schools participating in the World Scholars Cup.
- When applying, please form teams of 3-4 students and choose between English or Japanese.
- A maximum of 4 teams (2 English and 2 Japanese) from the same school may apply.
- *If the number of applications exceeds the limit, participating teams will be selected by lottery.
- Students enrolled in Saitama Municipal High Schools, IB World Schools, or schools participating in the World Scholars Cup.
５ Debate Theme: Choices for Our Future
This year’s theme will explore topics relevant to our survival and prosperity in the mid-21st century. What policies can be adopted? What values should be added or discarded? What social roles should be maintained?
Junior High School
English and Japanese Debate Topic
Proposition: The Japanese Government should restrict minor’s gaming time to one hour per day.
日本政府は未成年者のゲーム使用時間を1日1時間に制限すべきである。是か非か。
High School
Japanese Debate Topic
Proposed: The Japanese government should adopt a compulsory voting system.
日本政府は義務投票制を導入すべきである。
English Debate Topic
Following the format the of World Scholars Cup Team Debate, topics are given before each round. Specifically, this theme will discuss choices related to governance, economics, resource use, energy production, and the growing world of machine learning and AI. Participants can expect to experience two or more topics related to the theme. Examples of topics may include:
- Single-use plastics such as forks, bags, straws, etc. should be abolished.
レジ袋、フォーク、ストローなどの使い捨てプラスチックは廃止すべきである。 - Japan should adopt monetary fines for improper recycling.
日本はリサイクルを怠った場合、罰金を科すべきである。 - Overtime work should be abolished.
残業を廃止すべきである。 - Students must not have access to AI-enabled tools.
AIツールの使用を禁止すべきである。
６ Application
Talk to your Japanese or GS (English) teachers.
The registration deadline for MOIS student registration is Saturday, September 9th.
The registration deadline for other schools is Friday, September 15th.
In the case of more registered teams than can be accomodated, participating teams will be determined by a random drawing.
７ Rules & Flow Sheets; Judging Sheets, Definition of Topic Terms
Rules
Japanese JHS
Japanese HS
Japanese Debate Flow Sheet
English JHS
English HS
Judging Sheet
Japanese Judge Sheet
English JHS Judging Criteria Example
English HS WSC Scoring Packet
Definition of Topic Terms
English and Japanese
８ Other
- Transportation and other expenses are the responsibility of the individual.
- Parents and guardians are also welcome to visit.
- 交通費等については、各自の負担となります。
- 保護者の方も参観することができます。