Model United Nations

<p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Model United Nations: Building Essential Skills for MUN and Beyond</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> provides a comprehensive overview of Model United Nations (MUN) focusing on active learning principles and the development of career skills such as working in teams interpersonal communication problem-solving leadership and conflict resolution. The text emphasizes MUN as a transformative experience that enhances academic learning fosters a sense of global citizenship and sharpens skills essential for professional success.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>The book approaches MUN holistically from a practitioner's point of view. In it the authors each of whom bring a diverse wealth of experience teaching and training MUN delegates discuss the purpose of the United Nations and the principles of diplomacy to inform the MUN simulation experience. The book guides students through the full process from researching and understanding their committee country and the topics at hand to mastering the art of the position paper resolution writing and speech delivery. It promotes an understanding of MUN as part of a larger picture where learning political action and professional development converge.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Multidisciplinary in nature </span><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Model United Nations</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> is ideal for courses and programs that focus on understanding global issues international relations and skill development.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Chris Haynes</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> (Ph.D. University of California Riverside) is an associate professor of political science and the MUN program director at the University of New Haven.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Joseph Scollo</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> (M.A. Simmons College) is the interim university librarian and associate director of the MUN program at the University of New Haven.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Cale Crammer</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> (M.A. University of California Riverside) is a professor of political science and the MUN program director at Santiago Canyon College.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Eric Cox</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> (Ph.D. University of Virginia) is an associate professor of international relations United Nations and human rights and an MUN advisor at Texas Christian University. He is also a National Model United Nations board member.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Michiko Kuroda</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> (Ph.D. Centre d'Études Diplomatiques et Stratégiques) is a senior instructor of international relations and diplomacy and the MUN program director at Mercy University.</span></p><p></p>