The Model United Nations consists in an academic simulation of committee debating at the UN, during which students impersonate a delegate to the United Nations and have to discuss, propose, convince the other delegates toward a consensus and a common proposal, all the while defending one’s country’s interests. In the words of the UN, “Model UN is a popular activity for those interested in learning more about how the UN operates” (https://www.un.org/en/mun). MUNs do not all necessarily follow the UN protocol in its entirety but aim to be as close as possible to the real thing.
The course thus aims to provide students both with knowledge in global politics and how it relates to heritage and culture, and keys to participate successfully to MUN conferences.
Each student will be asked to choose a country at the beginning of the semester to work on and to represent during the MUN simulation in class.
Students will learn and practice writing position papers, doing research on and discussing countries foreign and domestic policies, writing (condensed) reports, writing efficient short speeches, public speaking, etc. As such, this course will involve, among other things, attending conferences, the creation of a position paper and a working paper, participation in an in-class simulation, and participation to the UVSQ MUN.
To enroll in the course students are required to have a solid level of English, be curious about current world events and issues, geopolitics and have a deep interest in diplomacy. Attendance is mandatory and active participation is expected. Students must devote a significant amount of time to preparation and research.
The course thus aims to provide students both with knowledge in global politics and how it relates to heritage and culture, and keys to participate successfully to MUN conferences.
Each student will be asked to choose a country at the beginning of the semester to work on and to represent during the MUN simulation in class.
Students will learn and practice writing position papers, doing research on and discussing countries foreign and domestic policies, writing (condensed) reports, writing efficient short speeches, public speaking, etc. As such, this course will involve, among other things, attending conferences, the creation of a position paper and a working paper, participation in an in-class simulation, and participation to the UVSQ MUN.
To enroll in the course students are required to have a solid level of English, be curious about current world events and issues, geopolitics and have a deep interest in diplomacy. Attendance is mandatory and active participation is expected. Students must devote a significant amount of time to preparation and research.
- Enseignant: Alexandra Boudet-Brugal
- Enseignant: Sophie Croisy
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Année: 24/25