This textbook presents a detailed insight into the structures and processes of preparing students for Model United Nations (MUN) conferences and for attending Model United Nations conferences, subsequently. It serves as a handbook and practical guide for the implementation of MUN into courses and classes in educational institutions.
Written by a Faculty Advisor, and offering additional insights from an experienced award-winning MUN delegate, the book provides a particularly exceptional insightful, and well-rounded approach. The author explains how a MUN course can be taught, presents exercises to prepare students for the conference, and discusses how the MUN delegation and trip to the conference can be organized. This comprehensive guide offers insights into a broad range of topics, including debates with peers, diplomacy to solve international crises, and learning about the system of the United Nations (UN) organization through simulation. Further, it covers the development of soft skills and communication at the conferences and building international friendships, while it additionally allows learning more about the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the process.
With tips, tricks, and bonus material this book will serve as an anchor throughout the students' first MUN experience, as well as provide valuable help for more advanced participants. The book, therefore, is a must-read for both academic staff teaching MUN, as well as students attending MUN courses and planning to attend MUN conferences.
Author(s): Anna-Theresia Krein
Series: Springer Texts in Political Science and International Relations
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 230
City: Cham
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
