5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1 and Q2
This learning unit is not open to incoming exchange students!
Teacher(s)
Klimis Emmanuel;
Language
English
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| At the end of this course, the student will have learned: • the functioning of the United Nations and the diplomatic world in general (rules of procedure, powers of the various UN bodies and committees, etc.); • how to negotiate complex issues; • the art of good compromise; • the ability to be understood by the others, to understand their needs and to be included in a common project; • to work in small teams • Public speaking; • to conduct research for international sources on highly specialized topics; • synthesis of sources for the drafting of the following official documents; • the development of critical thinking and the perpetual questioning of oneself; • to work under stress, jetlag and tight deadlines; • English both actively and passively. |
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Content
The course is divided into three parts:
1) A theoretical part common to all delegations (LIMUN, NMUN-NY,...) dealing with theoretical aspects and providing a knowledge framework.
2) A part specific to each simulation, practical and logistical, made up of various sessions supervised by the Head Delegates, the incumbent and/or the assistants, separately for each delegation. The aim of these sessions is to learn the rules specific to the simulation chosen and to practise the various aspects of the simulation (oral presentations, writing, rules of procedure, mini-simulations, etc.). They take place at the same time but in different premises for LIMUN/NMUN-NY. Additional sessions may be organised during weeks when a course is given to both groups. These sessions are determined by the assistants/head delegates and the delegates. Similarly, one or other additional session may be organised to take part in simulations similar to LIMUN and NMUN, but in Belgium.
3) The simulation abroad itself.
The course starts at the beginning of October, after the selection procedure. The weekly meetings end at the simulation itself (end of February for LIMUN, end of March for NMUN-NY), but a few additional sessions will be organised to enable students to meet professionals in international relations and bilateral and multilateral diplomacy.
The course is given exclusively in English.
16 students from LIMUN and 16 from NMUN-NY will be selected.
1) A theoretical part common to all delegations (LIMUN, NMUN-NY,...) dealing with theoretical aspects and providing a knowledge framework.
2) A part specific to each simulation, practical and logistical, made up of various sessions supervised by the Head Delegates, the incumbent and/or the assistants, separately for each delegation. The aim of these sessions is to learn the rules specific to the simulation chosen and to practise the various aspects of the simulation (oral presentations, writing, rules of procedure, mini-simulations, etc.). They take place at the same time but in different premises for LIMUN/NMUN-NY. Additional sessions may be organised during weeks when a course is given to both groups. These sessions are determined by the assistants/head delegates and the delegates. Similarly, one or other additional session may be organised to take part in simulations similar to LIMUN and NMUN, but in Belgium.
3) The simulation abroad itself.
The course starts at the beginning of October, after the selection procedure. The weekly meetings end at the simulation itself (end of February for LIMUN, end of March for NMUN-NY), but a few additional sessions will be organised to enable students to meet professionals in international relations and bilateral and multilateral diplomacy.
The course is given exclusively in English.
16 students from LIMUN and 16 from NMUN-NY will be selected.
Teaching methods
Theoretical sessions, practical sessions and simulation(s).
Evaluation methods
The final grade will be based on the following distribution:
• Presence and active participation in the sessions, including a prior simulation in Belgium (ULB MUN, BruxMUN) - 25%
• Position Paper - 25%
• Participation, work and investment during the simulation - 25%
• Final report - 25%
The use of artificial intelligence is encouraged in the drafting of position papers, and specific training in this area will be included in the seminar.
• Presence and active participation in the sessions, including a prior simulation in Belgium (ULB MUN, BruxMUN) - 25%
• Position Paper - 25%
• Participation, work and investment during the simulation - 25%
• Final report - 25%
The use of artificial intelligence is encouraged in the drafting of position papers, and specific training in this area will be included in the seminar.
Other information
This course is not open to exchange students, nor to 1st year students. Other exceptions also apply.
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Faculty or entity
ESPB