Personal Projects: Student Speeches - Interview Three (3)

The third and final interview was done with 17th waver Jung Han-Sol. He also spoke in front of the school during the student speeches. Another interview was done with him. 

Interview Questions

1. What do you think is the purpose of the student speech program?
A: The student speech program is the only way that students could talk about their opinions and ideas that they've kept inside them. Comparing it with the historical "Chosun Dynasty's Shinmungo" which is a drum used by the people when they would like to express something unlawful. Currently there are ways the students could express their opinions, but it is not used readily and is hard to see them being kept. Even if there is a KMLA Talk session it is very uncomfortable to raise issues relating to the school directly. Mostly every policy that is suggested is never kept. 

2. Do you think the purpose is being kept well?
A: Well it seems like it. But still there is a feeling that the topics are similar. Most of the speakers use the podium to speak towards the students not the teachers or the head-master. 

3. Some believe that the delivery of the message was somewhat lacking as to the use of English. Do you think that the student speeches should be limited to English?
A: If I could answer shortly, I agree to EOP. In places where everyone is present the policy is that students use English. Also people who attend KMLA should have enough English skills to say what they want. It's not even an impromptu speech, you have a script. Even if the speaker is bad at English, it's their problem concerning preparation not the problem of the EOP.

4. What measures should we take to improve the student speech program?
A: The program that we have right now isn't that bad. But as 17th waver Ko's speech, nobody should be forced down during their speeches. I wish that student speeches should never be interfered from the students and the teachers. 

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