Syllabus Fall 2009

HGP 279: Adams State College Model United Nations (ASCMUN) Fall, 2009 Dr. Lisa-Mari Centeno [email protected] Office Hours: M-Th, 11-12 and by appointment ES 332, 719-587-7923 This course explores the functions and processes of the United Nations. Requirements The following requirements must be met by students who are enrolled in the course or who expect to represent MUN at any conference/event. (Total = 100%) Country Study Position Papers Working Papers Speech Club Activities

10% 30% (3 at 10% each) 30% (3 at 10% each) 10% 20%

Country Study (10%) Prepare an overview of the history, politics, economics and culture/society of a selected country. Requirements: • Stapled, double-spaced with one-inch margins, and typed in a 12-point font. • Length of 3-4 pages text (does not include reference page). • Page numbers. • Proper citations (parenthetical or foot/endnotes). • Reference page: minimum of 3 scholarly references. • DUE: October 14, 2009

Position Papers (30%) Prepare written statements of your chosen country’s position on the topics assigned. Requirements: • Hard copies: stapled, double-spaced with one-inch margins, and typed in a 12-point font. • Format as stipulated in sample position papers to be distributed. • DUE: October 21, 2009 Speech (10%) Prepare a two minute speech about one of the committee topics. Use your position paper as a basis. Be sure to use proper MUN terminology. • DUE: October 28-November 4, 2009 Working Papers (3 at 10% each) Work with other members of the class to prepare working paper/draft resolutions on the three assigned topics. These will be done in class, but will require research to be conducted outside of class. Requirements: • Hard copies: stapled, double-spaced with one-inch margins, and typed in a 12-point font. • DUE: November 11-18, 2009 Club Activities (20%) All members must participate in fundraising and other activities (films, guest speakers, etc) held by the club.