1. Sewanhaka Model united nations 2016
“MUN is FUN”

2. So….what is Model United Nations?
.Extracurricular activity that requires students to role play, represent a country and its position as a “delegate”
.Participate in “committees” at a conference- a specialized group that comes together and focuses on a particular topic (i.e. climate change, human trafficking, financial crisis)
.Debate current issues on the United Nations’ agenda→ come to a solution as a whole that gains the majority of the committee’s approval
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3. What Skills Will I Gain?
. Public Speaking skills→ Students learn to make speeches to present in front of the committee(sometimes scripted other times not); interpersonal skills, argumentation/debate skills
.Critical thinking skills→ Learn to compromise and find a favorable solution for all delegates involved; negotiation and cooperation; thinking quickly
.Research/Writing Skills→ Will learn country you represent in depth: policy, history, and goals in regard to topic; narrow search, how to extract valuable information from long text, find possible solutions; write effective paper demonstrating comprehension

4. What’s on the agenda?
United Nations→ understanding different committees and their power, the millennial goals, common topics
Current Events→ Weekly discussions about international affairs and global issues
Parliamentary Procedure→ the “rules” of MUN and process
Position Paper→ the “background”: history, policy, solution
Resolution Paper→ the “product”: solution created with other delegates in committee
Moderated Caucus→ finding “your voice and style” , making an impression on the committee
Unmoderated Caucus→ negotiating with delegates to push your agenda/policy

5. What is expected of ME? . Determination,discipline, and effort
. “Take risks”, get out of your comfort zone
.Open-minded, receptive to constructive criticism and ready to improve
.Hand assignments according to due date, be prepared and attentive in class

6. What conferences will I participate in?
Experienced Delegates
.Upwards of two away conferences: RUMUN and BosMun
.SHSMUN simulation
.SIDMUN
Novice Delegates
.Simulations in class

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