1. University of Twente goes WorldMUN 2009

2. What is Model United Nations?
simulation of the United Nations system
students assume the roles of ambassadors to the United Nations in different committees
debating of current issues on the UN's agenda by representing a foreign country
meeting young people of different backgrounds from all over the world

3. What is WorldMUN? Biggest and most famous MUN conference
Organized by the Harvard University (18th session)
1650 students from more than 50 countries
Takes place in different countries: 2009 >> The Hague

4. Course structure Course organisation: Rory Costello
Working language: English
Course start: 3rd quartile, including the attendance at WorldMUN 2009 (22nd- 27th of March)
one/ two obligatory lectures per week
(eight lectures total)

5. Course content Information about the United Nations
Training of debating and negotiation skills
Different guest lectures
One written report (position paper for the WorldMUN conference)
Course will be worth 5 ECTS

6. Benefits for you
Improvement of communication and decision-making skills
Experience the challenge of international negotiation and improve understanding about complex global problems
Skills in paper writing and negotiations through creation of working papers and resolutions
Soft skills (teamwork, rhetoric and presentation skills)

7. Finances Partly sponsored by the University Board and lodging excluded
Transportation costs
Participation fees
Board and lodging excluded
Costs up to EUR 200 as far as not sponsored

8. How to apply? http://utgoesmun.wordpress.com Delegation of 15 students
Write a letter of motivation
Deadline: 07/12/2008
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