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IMUN

Italian Model
United Nations

The Italian Model United Nations is the largest UN model in the world! You will represent a UN member country and will be required to faithfully respect its values and interests, using the UN rules of procedure. Your goal will be to confront, intervene, mediate a position and cooperate to obtain the approval of documents (the so-called resolutions) that can benefit your country. IMUN is a great cooperative experience, in which you will be confronted in English with the major issues of international politics.

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How it takes place IMUN?

You will begin working within your assigned Committee, representing a UN member country. You will be coordinated by the United Network staff, composed of university students with years of experience in conducting simulations, always ready to help and encourage you. At the end of the three days, you will vote on the resolutions adopted by the different commissions in a large plenary session, attended by all the students who took part in the Italian Model United Nations. It is on this occasion that the most deserving students can win an honourable mention; and you could be the Best Delegate!

Sara
Sara@sara.mrt_
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Perché partecipare ad IMUN? Perché oltre alle amicizie che si sono creano, oltre ai director e ad uno staff brillante e qualificato, IMUN mi ha insegnato che ogni persona, ogni singolo Paese, ogni singola placard alzate può fare la differenza per cambiare il mondo.
Francesco
Francesco@im_fraa
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IMUN ti insegna a cooperare, a scendere a compromessi. Ti consente di capire che anche quei problemi che apperentemente sono distanti, perché dall'altra parte del mondo o perché affliggono altre culture, sono nostri problemi: siamo cittadini del mondo e per questo dobbiamo proteggerlo, mettendoci in gioco in prima persona.
Cristina
Cristina@_crystark_
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Perché partecipare ad IMUN? Perché ti fa capire che nonostante tutto, hai una voce (e che la voce dell'Angola conta quanto quella degli Stati Uniti). IMUN ti insegna a credere nelle tue idee, a perfezionarle e a difenderle, rispettando le idee degli altri, anche se diverse dalle nostre.
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DISCOVER 2023-2024 EDITIONS

The Training

To best approach IMUN, you will participate in the Delegate Training Course in the months leading up to it. All of our classes are interactive and conducted in English. Our instructors are native English speakers, but thanks to their years of experience in the world of simulations, they are ready to introduce you gradually to the English used in the world of international diplomacy.

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IMUN - FAQ

Le risposte che cerchi

All students enrolled in Italian high schools can take part in IMUN. In order to participate in the simulation, no English language certificates are required and there is no need to pass an aptitude test. All students who want to test themselves and improve their level of English can take part. Students can register by the date indicated during the orientation meeting held at the school.

You can enroll by clicking on this link. Instructions for completing the registration will be sent to the student’s contact email following registration.

You can request more information by sending an email to info@unitednetwork.it or by calling our office at +39 0692937028.

Each year United Network provides more than €100,000 in scholarships to support lower income earners. To apply for a scholarship, sign up for the project and follow the instructions provided in your reserved area. Final membership may be made contingent upon the award of a scholarship.

The Italian Model United Nations project is conducted in English.

IMUN - FAQ

All students enrolled in Italian high schools can take part in IMUN. In order to participate in the simulation, no English language certificates are required and there is no need to pass an aptitude test. All students who want to test themselves and improve their level of English can take part. Students can register by the date indicated during the orientation meeting held at the school.

You can enroll by clicking on this link. Instructions for completing the registration will be sent to the student’s contact email following registration. 

You can request more information by sending an email to info@unitednetwork.it or by calling our office at +39 0692937028.

Each year United Network provides more than €100,000 in scholarships to support lower income earners. To apply for a scholarship, sign up for the project and follow the instructions provided in your reserved area. Final membership may be made contingent upon the award of a scholarship.

The Italian Model United Nations project is conducted in English.

Delegate Training Course

To enable students to successfully participate in the simulation, the Delegate Training Course is provided.

The Delegate Training Course takes place in the months leading up to the Model United Nations. The course consists of an 8-hour training day and will be held at a location that will be communicated in advance. It includes a combination of classroom instruction and direct interaction, covering the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of procedure;
4) Drafting a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking.

The phases of the Model United Nations

Individual Study

Preparation of draft resolutions and position papers as indicated by tutors.

Back office

Assisted by the tutors, students will develop shared working methods on cloud platforms.

Italian Model United Nations

The most important part of the project is the simulation, which takes place in Rome.

1° modulo

Corso di Formazione (8 ore)

Il primo modulo si articola in una giornata di formazione presso l’Institut Français di Napoli. Le lezioni affronteranno i seguenti argomenti:

1) La nascita dell’Unione europea;
2) L’organizzazione ed il funzionamento delle istituzioni europee;
3) Il Parlamento europeo;
4) La Simulazione del Parlamento europeo – ed il ruolo dei deputati europei.

2° modulo

Studio individuale (24 ore)

Preparazione delle bozze di risoluzione e dei position paper come indicato dai tutor.

3° modulo

Back office (20 ore)

Coadiuvati dai tutor, gli studenti svilupperanno metodi di lavoro condivisi su Google Classroom.

4° modulo

Nous Les Européens (18 ore)

Before departure to the city of Boston, the Delegate Training Course will take place, consisting of four lessons. The preparatory lessons are conducted online.

Lesson 1 (4 hours)

1) United Nations History;
2) United Nations System.

Lesson 2 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 3 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 4 (4 hours)

1) Advanced strategies;
2) Resolutions.

Final Meeting

During the meeting, information will be given to participants and parents about the departure.

Individual Study

Before participating in the Model United Nations, all students will be required to write a position paper in English, a brief and concise document outlining the represented country’s stance. The students will be guided in this process by the educational staff, aiming to support them both linguistically and content-wise. The position paper will also be evaluated by the board staff of HMUN.

Harvard Model United Nations

For this project, the school, at its discretion, may grant 70 hours of recognition for the Cross-Curricular Skills and Guidance Paths (Percorsi per le Competenze Trasversali e l’Orientamento), subject to a free subscription with United Network Europe.

THE TRAINING

Before departure to the city of New York, the Delegate Training Course will take place, consisting of four lessons. The preparatory lessons are conducted in a blended learning format.

MUN Training Course (8 h) - in-person, in the month of December

There will be alternating moments of frontal teaching and direct interaction, covering the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of procedure;
4) Drafting a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking.

MUN Substantive Training Course (3 h) - online, mid-February

1) Committees and topics;
2) How to study the country represented?
3) How to make a position paper?

Advanced Procedural Training Course (6 h) - In-person, late January/early February

Individual study

1) Rules of procedure (advanced);
2) Strategy in committee (advanced);
3) Simulation test;
4) Public speaking (advanced).

Advanced Substantive Training Course e briefing prior to Departure (3 h) - Online, mid-February

1) How to Write a Resolution (Advanced) (2 hours);
2) Pre-departure briefing (1 hour) – attendance at this meeting is open and strongly recommended to parents as well.

THE TRAINING

Individual Study

Before participating in the Model United Nations, all students will be required to write a position paper in English, which will succinctly outline the represented country’s stance. The students will be guided in the development of their papers by the teaching staff and project coordinators of the school, aiming to support them both in terms of language and content. The position paper will also be evaluated by the simulation’s board staff.

Model United Nations

The simulation of the United Nations General Assembly will take place in the city of New York.

Before departure to the city of San Francisco the Delegate Training Course will take place, consisting of four lessons. The preparatory lessons are conducted online.

Lesson 1 (4 hours)

1) United Nations History;
2) United Nations System.

Lesson 2 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 3 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 4 (4 hours)

1) Advanced strategies;
2) Resolutions.

Final meeting

During the meeting, information will be given to participants and parents about the departure.

Individual Study

Before participating in the Model United Nations, all students will be required to write a position paper in English, a brief and concise document outlining the represented country’s stance. The students will be guided in this process by the educational staff, aiming to support them both linguistically and content-wise. The position paper will also be evaluated by the board staff of BMUN.

BerkeleyMUN

For this project, the school, at its discretion, may grant 70 hours of recognition for the Cross-Curricular Skills and Guidance Paths (Percorsi per le Competenze Trasversali e l’Orientamento), subject to a free subscription with United Network Europe.

The Delegate Training Course will consist of four lessons.

MUN Training Course

  1. History and structure of the United Nations;
  2. What is a Model United Nations;
  3. Rules of Procedure;
  4. How to draft a resolution;
  5. Committees and Topics;
  6. Public Speaking;

MUN Substantive Training Course

  1. Committees and Topics (Advanced);
  2. How to research the represented country;
  3. How to write a position paper.

Individual Study

Students will be required to write a position paper in English, outlining the position of the represented country in a brief and concise manner. Students will be guided in this process by the teaching staff, in order to provide support both in terms of language and content.

Advanced Substantive Training Course and Pre-departure briefing

  1. How to write a resolution (Advanced);
  2. Pre-departure briefing.

National Model United Nations

1° modulo

MUN Training Course (18 ore – il modulo si articola in sei lezioni di 3 ore ciascuna)

1) Storia e struttura delle Nazioni Unite;
2) Cos’è un Model United Nations. Regole di procedura (parte I);
3) Regole di procedura (parte II). Prova di simulazione;
4) Studio del paese rappresentato (geografia, economia, politica interna ed estera). Come redigere un position paper; committees and topics;
5) Public speaking;
6) Come redigere una risoluzione.

2° modulo

Individual Study (20 ore)

Nel secondo modulo gli studenti sono chiamati a scrivere un elaborato in lingua inglese, il position paper, in cui tracciare in modo breve e sintetico la posizione del paese rappresentato. Gli studenti saranno guidati nell’elaborazione dallo staff didattico. Il position paper sarà poi oggetto di valutazione da parte dello staff board della simulazione.

3° modulo

Harvard World Model United Nations (20 ore)

La fase più importante del progetto è la simulazione, che si svolge a Tokyo (Giappone).

Training Course

The course is structured as an 8-hour training day and will cover the following topics:

1) History and Constitutional Law. The Parliament, the Government and its functions;  
2) Regulation of the Chamber of Deputies and Rules of Operation of the Simulation;
3) How to write a bill. Topics covered during the simulation (the students will already be distributed within the 4 committees);
4) Simulation test.

Individual Study

Preparation of draft resolutions and position papers as directed by tutors.

Back Office

Assisted by tutors, students will develop methods of shared work in Google Classroom.

SNAP - National Simulation Parliamentary Assembly

Training Course

The Training Course will have a total duration of 6 hours. The course will be held at your institution or at a local school.

The lessons will address the following topics:

1) The organs of the state and their functions: the Parliament, the President of the Republic, the Government, the Judiciary, the Constitutional Court;
2) Function of the Chamber of Deputies and composition of parliamentary groups;
3) Regulation of simulation;
4) The legislative process, bills, amendments.

Unique Module

DELEGATE Training Course (6 Hours)

The Delegate Training Course will have a total duration of 6 hours. The course will be held at your institution or at a local delegate school. The lessons will cover the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of Procedure;
4) How to draft a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking.