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.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910791013103321

Autore

Braude Stephen E. <1945->

Titolo

Crimes of reason : on mind, nature, and the paranormal / / Stephen E. Braude

Pubbl/distr/stampa


Lanham, Maryland : , : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, , 2014
©2014

ISBN

1-4422-7590-1

1-4422-3576-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (235 p.)

Disciplina

128/.2

Soggetti

Philosophy of mind

Extrasensory perception

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; 1 Memory without a Trace; 2 Radical Provincialism in the Life Sciences; 3 In Defense of Folk Psychology; 4 The Creativity of Dissociation; 5 Multiple Personality and Moral Responsibility; 6 Parapsychology and the Nature of Abilities; 7 Some Thoughts on Parapsychology and Religion; 8 Credibility under Fire; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Crimes of Reason brings together expanded and updated versions of some of Braude's best previously published essays, along with new essays written specifically for this book.