Course Description:
This intensive simulation course places participants in the roles of country delegates to the UN General Assembly and Security Council. Students will practice drafting resolutions, building alliances, negotiating mandates, and defending national interests. The course emphasizes parliamentary procedure, multilateral strategy, and leadership in global consensus-building.Course Length:
6 weeks (36 total instructional hours)Proficiency Level:
AdvancedPrerequisite:
Completion of a lower-intermediate ESL course or equivalent language proficiencyCourse Objectives:
- Understand the structure and procedures of the UN General Assembly and Security Council.
- Draft resolutions that align with international law and diplomatic objectives.
- Engage in public speaking and structured debate using formal UN protocols.
- Negotiate compromises and amendments in multilateral settings.
- Represent national interests in the context of global priorities.
- Build and manage voting coalitions and strategic alliances.
- Respond to procedural motions and chairing responsibilities.
- Apply knowledge of global issues to live UN-style discussions.
- Coordinate team positions, research, and draft language effectively.
- Lead or participate in a full-scale diplomatic simulation at the UN level.