HGP 279: Adams State College Model United Nations (ASCMUN)

Fall, 2009
Dr. Lisa-Mari Centeno
LMCENTENO@adams.edu
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 10%
Position Papers 30% (3 at 10% each)
Working Papers 30% (3 at 10% each)
Speech 10%
Club Activities 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.