POS 164 The United Nations 3 credits

This course is based around preparation for and participation in the regionally, nationally and internationally recognized Model United Nations simulation. Students become part of the LLCC delegation and conduct in-depth research into the assigned country and specific topic area. On the basis of this research, they write detailed policy papers and participate in at least one major simulation where they present these proposals orally and participate in negotiations. This class has intensive reading and writing elements. R, W1 (3 lecture hours)

Prerequisite: POS 101 and permission of instructor