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Model United Nations
Model United Nations (also Model UN or MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda.
In a MUN (actually pronounced as” MON”) the participants role-play as diplomats representing a nation or NGO in a simulated session of an organ (committee) of the United Nations, such as the Security Council or the General Assembly. Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems. More recently, simulation of other deliberative bodies, such as the United States National Security Council, has been included in Model United Nations, even if they are completely unrelated to the UN or international affairs as a whole.
During a conference, participants must employ a variety of communication and critical thinking skills in order to represent the policies of their country. These skills include public speaking, group communication, research, policy analysis, active listening, negotiating, conflict resolution, note taking, and technical writing.
A MUN is a test on one’s public speaking, research and analytical skills, General Knowledge and one’s ability to think on one’s own feet. Moreover its an experience and opportunity to engage with bright young speakers and grapple with current issues in the manner of a truly global citizen.
Kochi Model United Nations (KMUN) 2011
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Kochi MUN is the first endeavour in the God’s own country, in order to popularize the very concept of MUN amid the vibrant folk of Kerala. Its a joint venture of Department of Economics, St.Teresa’s College, Ernakulam and MUN India. The event will be hosted in the month of September along with a workshop on the same.
Kochi MUN being the first MUN in Kochi attempts to bring freshness and the core objective is to popularize the concept in Kerala. Therefore the theme for the Kochi MUN is ‘A FRESH START’ with the background being the backwaters and focus being on the bluish green, brown and other tourist spots of Kerala being on the spotlight. The MUN hosted by St.Teresa’s College will be called Kochi MUN – Redifining Diplomacy. This would open up a new challenging platform for the well experienced MUNners in the country by giving them new, innovative and never before discussed topics and agendas. The aim is to ‘redefine’ the way diplomacy which is central to MUN and the new MUNners from Kerala will benefit and will ‘redefine’ their perspective
after participating in this MUN for the first time.
Kochi MUN held at St.Teresa’s College is a new Kerala episode, in the history of MUN as well as in the history of St.Teresa’s and is a precursor for all the forthcoming MUNs in Kerala.
KOCHI MUN WORKSHOP -17th SEPTEMBER 2011
-The Department of Economics is hosting the first ever MUN in Kerala , in collaboration with MUN India , a social enterprise for conducting National MUN's. The workshop will be held on September 17th 2011 at Audio Visual room, Arts Block.The purpose of this workshop is to give first time MUN ers a brief of idea of what a MUN is and teach them the basic skills of diplomacy
Model United Nations (Kochi MUN) conference in St.Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
The first of its kind in Kerala...
Kochi Model United Nations (Kochi MUN) – the first of its kind ever hosted in Kerala, was held on St.Teresa’s College, Ernakulam on September 30th and October 1st and 2nd. The MUN hosted by St.Teresa’s College will be called Kochi MUN – Redefining Diplomacy. More than 200 selected university students from national and international level has participated in this unique event. This grand platform is created under the initiative of Department of Economics in collaboration with MUN India. Kochi MUN is part of the Students Capability Enhancement Scheme (SCES), a project initiated by the Department of Economics to embellish the varied capabilities of students.
MUN is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda. In a MUN, the participants role play as diplomats representing a nation or an NGO in a simulated session of an organ (committee) of the United Nations.
General Assembly , Interpol, Futuristic Crisis Committee 2050 , Non – Aligned Movement , Conference on Disarmament are the committees in Kochi Model United Nations and the delegates of different countries take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues , debate , deliberate, consult and then develop solutions to world problems. Kochi MUN being the first of its kind in Kerala attempts to bring freshness and the core objective is to popularize this concept in the academic community of Kerala. This platform will serve as a training ground for growing future leaders and responsible citizens who are sensitive and responsive to the issues faced by mankind. The 3 day conference also aims to enhance the skills of the participants in facing the highly competitive global labour market.
The inaugural session of Kochi MUN was held on September 30th, 09.00 AM. Veteran novelist and journalist Shri. C Radhakrishnan inaugurated the function and the Former MP and expert in international relations analysis Dr.Sebastian Paul delivered the key note address.
The closing ceremony and valedictory function of the conference was held on 2nd October, 05.00 PM. Dr. Raju K Thadikkaran, Director, School of International Relations and Politics (SIRP), MG University was the chief guest.
Dr.Sr.Teresa (Helan A P), Principal, St.Teresa’s College is the chief patron of the event. The conference which is guided by Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan, HOD, Dept. Of Economics and faculty member Smt.Anupa Jacob, is coordinated by the Secretary General and Director General of Kochi Model United Nations Ms.Silpa Vipen and Ms.V R Vachana who are also the students of Department of Economics, St.Teresa’s College |
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