Do you care about global problems such as climate change, human rights, and conflicts? Do you want to work in an international organization and think about how to kick-start your career? This course on Model United Nations is well suited.
Model United Nations replicates the working processes of the UN. You become the representative of a country at the UN. Through this lens, you think about innovative ideas on how to solve global issues, negotiate with representatives of other countries, and vote to adopt new international frameworks and action plans. You debate topics ranging from development to peace & security, human rights, and international law.
The goal of this course is to enable you to participate in MUN conferences. You will learn how to prepare for and carry out your role as a diplomat at such conferences. Experienced MUN alumni will teach you how to research your country, UN committee and topic, write Position and Working Papers, give speeches, and apply UN-like Rules of Procedure. We invite you to put your skills into practice and participate in your first MUN conference after concluding the course.
The course is designed to help you be more hopeful about our future. Leading experts from the UN and think tanks, as well as the EU ambassador tell you what it’s like, the real UN.
Doing Model United Nations equips you with the necessary soft skills to master intercultural or challenging situations. You improve your communications skills, become more empathetic and confident, and resilient to stress. It is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in pursuing a career in politics, business, or law.
Join the MUN world and you will experience something as vivid and energetic as few things before in your life!
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Do you care about global problems such as climate change, human rights, and conflicts? Do you want to work in an international organization and think about how to kick-start your career? This course on Model United Nations is well suited.
Model United Nations replicates the working processes of the UN. You become the representative of a country at the UN. Through this lens, you think about innovative ideas on how to solve global issues, negotiate with representatives of other countries, and vote to adopt new international frameworks and action plans. You debate topics ranging from development to peace & security, human rights, and international law.
The goal of this course is to enable you to participate in MUN conferences. You will learn how to prepare for and carry out your role as a diplomat at such conferences. Experienced MUN alumni will teach you how to research your country, UN committee and topic, write Position and Working Papers, give speeches, and apply UN-like Rules of Procedure. We invite you to put your skills into practice and participate in your first MUN conference after concluding the course.
The course is designed to help you be more hopeful about our future. Leading experts from the UN and think tanks, as well as the EU ambassador tell you what it’s like, the real UN.
Doing Model United Nations equips you with the necessary soft skills to master intercultural or challenging situations. You improve your communications skills, become more empathetic and confident, and resilient to stress. It is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in pursuing a career in politics, business, or law.
Join the MUN world and you will experience something as vivid and energetic as few things before in your life!
Do you care about global problems such as climate change, human rights, and conflicts? Do you want to work in an international organization and think about how to kick-start your career? This course on Model United Nations is well suited.
Model United Nations replicates the working processes of the UN. You become the representative of a country at the UN. Through this lens, you think about innovative ideas on how to solve global issues, negotiate with representatives of other countries, and vote to adopt new international frameworks and action plans. You debate topics ranging from development to peace & security, human rights, and international law.
The goal of this course is to enable you to participate in MUN conferences. You will learn how to prepare for and carry out your role as a diplomat at such conferences. Experienced MUN alumni will teach you how to research your country, UN committee and topic, write Position and Working Papers, give speeches, and apply UN-like Rules of Procedure. We invite you to put your skills into practice and participate in your first MUN conference after concluding the course.
The course is designed to help you be more hopeful about our future. Leading experts from the UN and think tanks, as well as the EU ambassador tell you what it’s like, the real UN.
Doing Model United Nations equips you with the necessary soft skills to master intercultural or challenging situations. You improve your communications skills, become more empathetic and confident, and resilient to stress. It is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in pursuing a career in politics, business, or law.
Join the MUN world and you will experience something as vivid and energetic as few things before in your life!
What you'll learn
- Learn about the history, structure and current policy frameworks of the United Nations
- Be inspired to creatively think about how to solve global problems from a countries’ perspective
- Accumulate soft skills on public speaking, teamwork, communication, and negotiation
- Acquire all necessary skills for fruitfully participating in Model United Nations conferences, from conference preparation (research, position paper writing) to at conference skills (speech & working paper writing, Rules of Procedure)
- Get an insight into the working processes of the United Nations
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Review public speaking basics
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Review the basics of public speaking, such as vocal delivery, body language, and audience engagement, which will enhance your ability to participate effectively in Model UN conferences.
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Public Speaking
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Read a book or article on public speaking
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Attend a public speaking workshop or webinar
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Practice giving a short speech in front of a mirror or to a friend
Review basics of international relations
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Understand the fundamental principles of international relations, such as sovereignty, diplomacy, and conflict resolution, to provide a foundation for your engagement in Model UN simulations.
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International Relations
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Read a textbook or article on international relations
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Attend a lecture or guest speaker event on a related topic
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Watch a documentary or movie that explores international issues
Choose and research a country
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Select a country to represent in Model UN conferences, conduct thorough research on its political system, foreign policy, and current events.
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Consult a list of UN member states and select a country that interests you
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Research basic facts and statistics about your chosen country
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Read news articles and reports to understand the country's current political and international stance
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Form a study group
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Establish a study or discussion group with other students to exchange insights, clarify concepts, and quiz each other, facilitating a deeper understanding of the course material.
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Find like-minded students who are enrolled in the same course
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Choose a regular meeting time and place
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Establish a schedule and topics for each meeting
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Take turns presenting material, leading discussions, and quizzing each other
Model UN Diplomacy Practice
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Simulate a small scale UN conference to practice diplomacy and UN protocol.
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Diplomacy
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Form a small group of 3-4 people.
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Each person represents a different country.
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Choose a topic for discussion.
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Discuss the topic from each country's perspective.
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Practice negotiating and finding common ground.
Draft a Position Paper
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Prepare a Position Paper outlining your country's position on a specific topic, demonstrating your understanding of the issue and your ability to articulate a coherent argument.
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Identify a specific topic or issue that you will address in the paper
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Conduct further research on the topic and gather evidence to support your arguments
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Write a clear and concise statement of your country's position
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Provide evidence to support your claims and address potential counterarguments
Draft a Working Paper
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Develop a Working Paper proposing a resolution or action plan on the topic of your choice, showcasing your ability to negotiate and collaborate with others.
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Identify a problem or issue that requires a solution
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Research possible solutions and identify potential partners
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Write a draft resolution or action plan
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Circulate the draft and gather feedback from others
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Revise and finalize the Working Paper
Practice negotiation skills
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Engage in role-playing exercises or simulations to enhance your negotiation skills, such as active listening, persuasion, and compromise, essential for effective participation in Model UN conferences.
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Communication
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Find a partner or group to practice with
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Choose a topic or scenario to negotiate
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Take turns presenting your positions and negotiating
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Reflect on your performance and identify areas for improvement
Review public speaking basics
Show steps
Review the basics of public speaking, such as vocal delivery, body language, and audience engagement, which will enhance your ability to participate effectively in Model UN conferences.
Browse courses on
Public Speaking
Show steps
- Read a book or article on public speaking
- Attend a public speaking workshop or webinar
- Practice giving a short speech in front of a mirror or to a friend
Review basics of international relations
Show steps
Understand the fundamental principles of international relations, such as sovereignty, diplomacy, and conflict resolution, to provide a foundation for your engagement in Model UN simulations.
Browse courses on
International Relations
Show steps
- Read a textbook or article on international relations
- Attend a lecture or guest speaker event on a related topic
- Watch a documentary or movie that explores international issues
Choose and research a country
Show steps
Select a country to represent in Model UN conferences, conduct thorough research on its political system, foreign policy, and current events.
Show steps
- Consult a list of UN member states and select a country that interests you
- Research basic facts and statistics about your chosen country
- Read news articles and reports to understand the country's current political and international stance
Form a study group
Show steps
Establish a study or discussion group with other students to exchange insights, clarify concepts, and quiz each other, facilitating a deeper understanding of the course material.
Show steps
- Find like-minded students who are enrolled in the same course
- Choose a regular meeting time and place
- Establish a schedule and topics for each meeting
- Take turns presenting material, leading discussions, and quizzing each other
Model UN Diplomacy Practice
Show steps
Simulate a small scale UN conference to practice diplomacy and UN protocol.
Browse courses on
Diplomacy
Show steps
- Form a small group of 3-4 people.
- Each person represents a different country.
- Choose a topic for discussion.
- Discuss the topic from each country's perspective.
- Practice negotiating and finding common ground.
Draft a Position Paper
Show steps
Prepare a Position Paper outlining your country's position on a specific topic, demonstrating your understanding of the issue and your ability to articulate a coherent argument.
Show steps
- Identify a specific topic or issue that you will address in the paper
- Conduct further research on the topic and gather evidence to support your arguments
- Write a clear and concise statement of your country's position
- Provide evidence to support your claims and address potential counterarguments
Draft a Working Paper
Show steps
Develop a Working Paper proposing a resolution or action plan on the topic of your choice, showcasing your ability to negotiate and collaborate with others.
Show steps
- Identify a problem or issue that requires a solution
- Research possible solutions and identify potential partners
- Write a draft resolution or action plan
- Circulate the draft and gather feedback from others
- Revise and finalize the Working Paper
Practice negotiation skills
Show steps
Engage in role-playing exercises or simulations to enhance your negotiation skills, such as active listening, persuasion, and compromise, essential for effective participation in Model UN conferences.
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Communication
Show steps
- Find a partner or group to practice with
- Choose a topic or scenario to negotiate
- Take turns presenting your positions and negotiating
- Reflect on your performance and identify areas for improvement
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