PSC 210: Model United Nations
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Course Prefix |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec-Lab |
Credit Hours |
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PSC |
210 |
Model United Nations |
1 - 0 |
1 |
Course Description
Focuses on the United Nations, Model United Nations simulations, international affairs, domestic politics, and political maneuvering. Utilizes a substantive framework to develop written and verbal communication skills. Analyzes political events and scenarios in exploring the interrelationship among domestic policies, international relations, global events, and diplomacy.
Topical Outline
- The United Nations
- Rules of Order
- International Organizations
- Regional Organizations
- International Relations
- Global Events
- Domestic Politics
- Diplomacy
- Writing Skills
- Communication Skills
Method of Presentation
- Lecture
- Directed discussion
- Films
- Videos
- Articles
- Team development
- Competitions
Student Outcomes (The student should…)
- explain the role of the United Nations in international affairs.
- explain and analyze the domestic politics of a variety of countries and their relationship to global events and the United Nations.
- synthesize domestic politics of a variety of countries, global events, international politics, and diplomacy.
Method of Evaluation
- Exams/quizzes
- Paper
- In-class presentations
- Competitions.
Textbook
No textbook is required.
Prepared by: Bobby Summers
Fall, 2006