The International Studies Program, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, West Virginia University
ModelUN Menu Model UN Model OAS ICONS Simulation		Home About IS Major Curriculum IS Minor Curriculum Faculty and Staff Study Abroad and Internships Alumni Model UN and Model OAS Model UN / Model OAS / ICONS Simulation Students in International Studies have the opportunity to participate in a variety of non-traditional course simulations of international affairs and foreign policy. Currently, these are Model United Nations, Model Organizations of American States, and a foreign policy crisis simulation course (ICONS). Each of these activities involves student teams that "role play" the foreign policy positions of a foreign country on a variety of international issues in either an international organization or diplomatic setting. These exercises are a lively exposure to the actual dynamics of international negotiations and foreign policy decision making. Each is offered as part of a three-credit class and can count towards the capstone requirement for the I.S. major. These activities are generously funded by the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. Model UN Model United Nations provides an experience in the diplomacy and negotiation surrounding global issues with the framework of this global international organization. More ICONS Foreign Policy Simulation The International Communication and Negotiation Simulations (ICONS) Project offers opportunities for high school and university students from around the world to participate in Internet-based negotiation simulations. More Model OAS The Model Organization of American States provides students with interests in Latin America with a negotiations simulation focused on hemispheric issues and international politics. More
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