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Beskrivelse fra FS
STV-2052: FN Rollespill Vekting
10 studiepoeng | Mål
Ett valgfritt emne som kan inngå som den valgfrie delen av 2000-nivået i bachelorstudiet i statsvitenskap. Passer som støtteemne for andre samfunnsfag, jus, fiskerifag og humanistiske fag. | Innhold
The Model UN course aims at giving students hands-on insights in international relations and negotiations as played out in the context of the UN Security Council. The course consists of introductory lectures, group work a multi-day simulation of the work in the Security Council where students are performing as representatives on the Council.
· The UN system
· The work of the Security Council
· International negotiations. | Undervisning
Emnet har varierte undervisningsfomer | Vurdering
The exams consist of two components:
1) one paper during the course. 2.000 words (5-6 pages)
2) one take home exam at the end of the course. 2.000 words (5-6 pages)
Each component comprises 50% each.
Ad. 1) Prior to the MUN conference the students will write a position paper pertaining to the country they will represent during the conference. The paper will not exceed 2 000 words (approximately 5-6 pages). Students receive one week to complete this component.
Ad.2) Students will write one take-home exam, comprising of an assigned question, at the end of the course. The home exam will not exceed 2 000 words (about 5-6 pages). Students receive one week to complete this component.
In addition to the exam components of the course, all students are obliged to prepare for, and attend, the MUN conference. Since participation is mandatory, students who do not attend the conference will not receive a final grade in the course.
In addition to the exam components of the course, all students are obliged to prepare for, and attend, the MUN conference. Since participation is mandatory, students who do not attend the conference will not receive a final grade in the course.
Students will contribute to the planning of the conference, creating the annual conference organizing committee at the beginning of the course and being responsible for the details of the conference along with volunteer members of the organizing committee.
All levels of coursework, conference preparation and participation, and examination are conducted in English. Students can submit papers in Norwegian or English. Students will prepare individual papers/reports, but will develop themes, strategies and preparations as a team/delegations.
Because of the nature of this course (students are responsible to represent different countries on the mock security council), students enrolled in the course need to follow through on their commitment to participate.
Supplementary exams are provided. For further information see University of Tromsø regulations pertaining to examinations.
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Vår | Emnenivå/studieår
Vanligvis tredje året. | Emnetype
Teoretisk. | Pensum
Se hjemmeside. | Undervisningsspråk
Norsk | Hjemmeside
http://uit.no/statsvitenskap/1993/12
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