Prerequisite(s): Six hours of political science and permission of the chair.
This course is designed to prepare students for participation in intercollegiate Model United Nations competitions. The course orients students with the history, structure, and functions of the United Nations as well as a selected country. This preparation will include an examination of current events, international law, as well as the basic protocol and procedure for diplomacy. Students will be required to conduct independent research, display college level writing skills, and public speaking skills as well as work within a group setting.