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Lecturer(s)
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Žídková Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Častulíková Ivana, Mgr.
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Course content
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SESSION 1 Lecture: Seminar: Introduction 1. What is NMUN? a. Actors b. Definitions c. decorum d. Division + definition of formal/caucus sessions 2. Topics & countries & Position papers 3. Student manual + NMUN web SESSION 2 Exercise of Formal session + Caucus + Resolution vs. report writing SESSION 3 Exercise of Formal session + Caucus + Formal Voting Procedures SESSION 4 Further practice SESSION 5 Conclusion and evaluation Final exam
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Homework for Teaching
- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The NMUN course focuses on studying character of the UN negotiations. The course involve studying various aspects of this world organization. It prepare students for participation in international contests.
The NMUN course focuses on studying the UN negotiations character. The course involves studying various aspects of this world organization. It prepare students for participation in international contests. Participation is valuable as a training for possible future carrier of either in business, diplomacy or other sphere where representative, self-organised, and analytical skills are required.
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Prerequisites
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Students of the DPES and other depts. may assign. Excellent written and oral English, ability to argue and interest in international relations and UN are necessary preconditions.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Analysis of linguistic, Seminar Work
The final grade is a combination of the following: - Proper preparation and active participation in seminars (30 %) - Position paper (30 %) - Final exam (40%)
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Recommended literature
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KARNS, M. P., MINGST, K. (2004). International Organizations. The Politics and Processes of Global Governance. .
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THAKUR, R. (2005). The United Nations, Peace and Security..
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