Class Vs. Club

The Class

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers two classes, POLS 3163 Intro to Model United Nations in the fall and POLS 4163 Advanced Model United Nations in the spring.

Contact Dr. Hania Al-Shamat (haniashamat@charlotte.edu) for more information.

  • Preparation for and participation in the Model United Nations (simulation of the United Nations) for students who have not participated in this simulation previously. Includes study of international policy issues, drafting of resolutions and position papers, public speaking and caucusing, participation in regional MUN events.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)

    Students in POLS 3163 participate in Carolina's Conference and an additional collegiate conference.

  • Preparation for and participation in the Model United Nations (simulation of the United Nations).  Includes study of the international policy issues, country background, the history, structure and procedures of the United Nations, drafting of resolutions and position papers, public speaking and caucusing, participation in international MUN events.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)

    Students in POLS 4163 participate in a collegiate conference and may participate in the Harvard World Conference.

The Club

Meeting Time and Location: Every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Friday 122!

The Model UN club at UNC Charlotte is a student run organization. The club meets weekly to prepare delegates for conferences and give them the opportunity to practice their skills. Our meetings are run by our Vice President Internal who works throughout the year to teach delegates the skills they need to attend Model UN conferences, including public speaking, researching, caucusing, and professional writing. 

As a member of the club, you are able to participate in various conferences throughout the year, including our annual international conference. Before participating in conferences we ask members to attend weekly meetings, participate in conference simulations, pay conference delegate fees, write thorough conference position papers, and attend fundraising events. In return the organization pays for delegates transportation and lodging to participate in conferences.