Model United Nations

1224 Model United Nations

Grades 9-12: .5 Credit College Prep

Model United Nations is a faculty-advised, student-directed course. The course provides students with the unique opportunity to learn about international relations and political science while role-playing United Nations delegates. The public speaking, research, writing, critical thinking, problem solving, diplomatic, and leadership skills, not to mention the knowledge students gain in world affairs can have a positive impact on a student’s readiness for college and careers. Additionally, MUN can make students stand out to colleges and scholarship committees. The MUN experience also promotes cultural diversity and fosters a deeper understanding of the interconnected, global society we live in. Through research, discussion, negotiation, and debate, students will develop possible solutions to contemporary global problems. These issues include, but are not limited to, human rights, protection of the environment, economic development, disarmament, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and the complexities surrounding war and peace.