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Record Nr.

UNINA9910637731703321

Autore

Krein Anna-Theresia

Titolo

Model United Nations : a practical guide / / Anna-Theresia Krein ; with contributions by Josephin Paula Rönker

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2023]

©2023

ISBN

3-031-13524-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (231 pages)

Collana

Springer texts in political science and international relations

Disciplina

371.397

Soggetti

Education - Simulation methods

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- How to Use This Book -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- 1: Introduction to Model United Nations -- 1.1  Introduction: What Is Model United Nations (MUN)? -- 1.1.1  Model United Nations Conferences: (The) Status Quo in Academics -- 1.1.1.1  Diversity and Inclusivity of Model United Nations Conferences -- Further Reading -- 2: Model United Nations Conferences: Organisational Peculiarities -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Registration and Delegates' Pack -- 2.1.1.1 Registration -- Delegates' Pack -- 2.2 Student's View: Socials-Between Game of Thrones, Cacti and Other Highlights -- Further Reading -- 3: Model United Nations Conferences: Roles and Responsibilities of Actors -- 3.1  Introduction -- 3.2  Model United Nations Team: The Faculty Advisor -- 3.2.1  The Role of Faculty Advisor -- 3.2.2  Common Tasks of a Faculty Advisor and Beneficial Skills -- 3.3  Model United Nations Team: The Head Delegate -- 3.4  Model United Nations Team: The Delegates -- 3.5  Model United Nations Organiser: The Secretariat -- Box 3.1: MUN Secretariat-Roles and Responsibilities -- 3.6  Model United Nations Manager: The Dais -- 3.6.1  Allocation of Respective Model United Nations Countries and Committees to Students -- 3.6.2  Examples of MUN Committees and Topics -- Further Reading -- 4: Model United Nations: (Didactic) Module Content -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Content of MUN Module: A Short Overview -- 4.3 Model United Nations: General Overview of Module Content and Learning Objectives -- 4.3.1 Model



United Nations: Syllabus -- 4.3.1.1 How to Devise a Model United Nations Module Syllabus -- 4.3.2 Model United Nations: Grading -- 4.4 Model United Nations: Introduction to the Module, Getting to Know Each Other and Organisational Issues -- 4.5 Model United Nations: Fact Sheet and the Position Paper.

4.6 Model United Nations: Research -- 4.6.1 Recommended Resources for Research and Further Reading -- 4.7 Model United Nations: Rules of Procedures -- 4.7.1 Short Overview/Reminder Over the Proceedings in Model United Nations Conferences -- 4.8 Model United Nations: Diplomatic Conduct and Decorum -- 4.9 Model United Nations: Debate and Communication Theories -- 4.10 Model United Nations: MUN Software -- 4.11 Model United Nations: Opening Speech -- 4.12 Model United Nations: Working Paper and Resolution Writing -- 4.13 Model United Nations: Final and Conclusive Model United Nations Meeting/Debriefing and Evaluation -- Further Reading -- 5: Implementing a Model United Nations Program at Your Institution -- 5.1  Introduction -- 5.1.1  Finding Possible Supporters of the MUN Program and How to Approach Them -- 5.1.2  Bottom-Up or Top-Down Approach? -- 5.2  Recruiting/Selecting Students to the Module: Best Practice -- 5.2.1  Clear Communication About What Is Model United Nations is Paramount for Successful Implementation -- 5.3  Choosing the Right Model United Nations Conference for Your Group -- 5.4  Creating a MUN Organisational Folder -- 5.4.1  Planning an Official School or University Excursion -- 5.4.2  Formal Requirements of Your Institution Including Asking/Enquiring for Support of Your MUN Program -- 5.5  Required Resources -- 5.5.1  Time/Timing -- 5.5.2  Costs/Funding -- 5.5.2.1 Funding of MUN Excursion and Further Planning -- 5.5.3  Permissions -- 5.6  Marketing of Model United Nations Program -- 5.6.1  Creating a Kick-Off Event for Your MUN program -- 5.6.2  Creation of Identifying Merchandise for Your Delegation -- 5.6.3  Letting Others Know About MUN -- 5.6.4  Voluntary Student Engagement Directly Derived from Participation in MUN Programs -- Further Reading.

6: Example of Model United Nations Lecture Schedule and Some Words on Preparing Lectures and Engaging Students Successfully -- 6.1  Introduction -- 6.1.1  Example of Lecture/Teaching Schedule -- 6.1.2  Preparing Lectures and Engaging Students Successfully -- 7: Model United Nations: Beneficial/Positive Impact on Students -- 7.1  Introduction -- 7.2  Advancing Internationalisation of Students in a Limited and Predetermined Manner and Framework -- 7.3  Enabling Students, No Matter Their Social Background and Financial Situation, Taking Part in MUN Conferences -- 7.4  Conclusion -- Appendix -- Glossary and MUN Terminology.