Essay competition in the subject “World Culture” ended

Essay competition in the subject “World Culture” has ended. Head of Department of National Curriculum Natia Jokhadze awarded the winners with diplomas and prizes.

The aim of the competition was a creative approach to the topic of the subject “World Culture”. Contestants’ task was to find connection between the topic of the subject and the reality around them.

10-12 graders from public and private schools participated in the competition. They presented individual as well as joint (2-3 students) works. Up to 120 works were presented. Evaluating commission composed of experts and representatives of non-governmental sector selected 14 essays. 22 students worked on these essays. Diploma for the first place and money prize of 700 GEL were awarded to the authors of 3 essays, Diploma and money prize of 500 GEL went to the authors of 4 essays and finally, Diploma and money prize of 300 GEL were handed to the authors of 7 essays for the third best result. The students made short presentations about their works on the ceremony.

A new subject “World Culture” is taught in schools for three years already. The subject is very popular among students. About 800 schools chose this subject from 2011-2012. “World Culture” helps students not only to gain knowledge, but to find explanations of their life experiences.