University of Twente goes WorldMUN 2009

What is Model United Nations? simulation of the United Nations system students assume the roles of ambassadors to the United Nations in different committees debating of current issues on the UN's agenda by representing a foreign country meeting young people of different backgrounds from all over the world

What is WorldMUN? Biggest and most famous MUN conference Organized by the Harvard University (18th session) 1650 students from more than 50 countries Takes place in different countries: 2009 >> The Hague

Course structure Course organisation: Rory Costello Working language: English Course start: 3rd quartile, including the attendance at WorldMUN 2009 (22nd- 27th of March) one/ two obligatory lectures per week (eight lectures total)

Course content Information about the United Nations Training of debating and negotiation skills Different guest lectures One written report (position paper for the WorldMUN conference) Course will be worth 5 ECTS

Benefits for you Improvement of communication and decision-making skills Experience the challenge of international negotiation and improve understanding about complex global problems Skills in paper writing and negotiations through creation of working papers and resolutions Soft skills (teamwork, rhetoric and presentation skills)

Finances Partly sponsored by the University Board and lodging excluded Transportation costs Participation fees Board and lodging excluded Costs up to EUR 200 as far as not sponsored

How to apply? http://utgoesmun.wordpress.com Delegation of 15 students Write a letter of motivation Deadline: 07/12/2008 more information on: http://utgoesmun.wordpress.com

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