3-3-0

The study of the processes and structures of the United Nations System through seminars and labs, culminating in an annual Model United Nations simulated conference. Students will study the UN's specialized agencies and related organs, and affiliated intergovernmental organizations. Students will prepare various position papers on a selected country, and develop resolution-drafting and negotiating skills in preparation for the simulated conference.

Prerequisites: Pol 140a and one of Pol 241b or Pol242a and the permission of the instructor.