Cultural+Extinction+-+Model+UN



http://modelunmps.wikisp aces.com/Student%27s+Page+Cultural+Extinction [|Key] Simulation Video - MrsMastroclass

SOCHUM - [|Link to UN Committee]

=[|Model UN 101]= =[|How to Conduct Research]= =[|UNBISNET - Finding UN Documents]= =Research - Guide =

**3. What is your country's political position and voting record on the problem **




[[file:mrsmmodelun/Dividing_the_problem_generic.pdf|Figuring Out Your Country's Position]]
Position Paper Writing

[|Basic Position Paper +Hamburger Graphic]




MUN- Wiki-MHS - MrsMastro
 * 1) ==What concerns does your country have about Cultural Extinction?==
 * 2) ==What steps (if any) has your country done about it?==
 * 3) ==What part of you culture is most in danger of extinction? (Language, religion,customs...)==
 * 4) ==How does this specific feature of culture fit into your country's history? (Past/Present)==

[|Footnoting guide]  Footnoting Directions for Position Paper We will use an amended form of MLA Bibliography citation: Example: Google Doc - is a big help here! Use the insert tab and select footnote!!!
 * Author's Name (Last name, first name)
 * "Title of Article"
 * Organization that produced the article
 * URL
 * <span style="font-family: f47,sans-serif; font-size: 21.84px; line-height: 26.208px;">Date article was retrieved.
 * <span style="font-family: f47,sans-serif; font-size: 21.84px; line-height: 26.208px;">***If there is not author listed, start with name of the article
 * 1) <span style="font-family: f47,sans-serif; font-size: 21.84px; line-height: 26.208px;">Doe, John. "Why States Fail?". US Department of Homeland Security. [|www.dhs.gov] April 2, 2012.







[|Short visual presentation on how Model UN Session works]

[|Slide show to help conduct research]

[|Tips on how to have a successful conference - Vancouver MUN]

[|2.Opening Statements] Opening Statements - Mrs Mastro

An opening statement tells the committee who you are and why this issue is important for the world to address, according to your country's position. In this statement, you should offer a possible solution that would attract the interest from other countries or possible allies in this committee. <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Resolutions = = Writing Resolutions: Preamblatory clauses:

Sample Preambulatory/Operative Phrases
Affirms Approves Authorizes Calls Calls upon Condemns Confirms Congratulates Considers Declares accordingly Deplores Designates Draws the attention Emphasizes || Encourages Endorses Expresses its appreciation Expresses its hope Further invites Deplores Designates Draws the attention Emphasizes Encourages Endorses Expresses its appreciation Expresses its hope Further invites Further proclaims Further reminds || Further recommends Further requests Further resolves Has resolved Notes Proclaims Reaffirms Recommends Regrets Reminds Requests Solemnly affirms Strongly condemns Supports Takes note of Transmits Trusts ||
 * Accepts

Resources for the Preservation of Culture & Languages - **Possible** UN committes for cultural preservation or NGOs/Charitable Foundations to fund your country's project > [|Smithsonian - Kenya]
 * http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/endangered-languages/ This is a great link for Brazil & China especially - check the projects tab!
 * http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/index.php?pg=00013
 * http://www.ogmios.org/letter.htm
 * [|Smithsonian - China]
 * [|Smithsonian - Turkey]
 * [|Turkey - Ilisu Dam Project]
 * [|Europa Nostra]
 * [|Europa Nostra - Turkey]
 * [|Endangered German languages]
 * [|Endangered European Language]
 * [|Global Voices -Japan]
 * http://www.earthaction.org/2013-campaign-report.html
 * http://sacredfirefoundation.org/
 * http://globalcivic.org/greeting-fluency/
 * http://www.ihrf.com/
 * http://www.annenbergfoundation.org/
 * http://www.endangeredlanguages.com/
 * http://www.china.org.cn/english/2001/Jun/15169.htm
 * [|Global Voices - Canada]

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 26px; text-align: left;">Get Ready for Simulation March 7th ( week of March 13th for class simulation) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 21px;">Dress for Success/Points <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 21px;">Speak Often & Loudly <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 21px;">Communicate/Cooperate w/ Partner

Here are some important things to remember

 * 1) ===Dress up - Follow Model UN dress code - NO jeans or sneakers - Dress pants/skirts/dresses(proper length please!) - Ties/dress shirts - Your appearance matters===
 * 2) ===Everyone must participate in the simulation - you must speak to represent your country===
 * 3) ===Have your documents with you for simulation:===
 * Position paper,
 * Opening Statement, Draft Resolutions,
 * Rules of Procedure,
 * Important Data from your Research - Getting to Know Country & Source Analysis pages,
 * Bloc Trading Partners Handout -
 * Mark up of the problem & diagnosis of problem - Cultural Extinction 1st reading
 * Rules of Procedure - handout


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrshealyhistoryclass/Scoring Rubric for Perfomance (3).doc|Download]]
 * 32 KB

Highlighted countries will be represented at the conference - delegations will be shared between Mr. Lightbody's classes & Mrs. Healy's period 2,6, or 7.

 * Simulation for March Conference ||  ||
 * Period 6 || Model UN Pairs ||
 * Bolivia* || Laura & Hao ||
 * Brazil* || Micheala & Carol ||
 * Canada || Jasmine & Lili ||
 * China* || Josue & Robyn ||
 * France || Erica & Angelica ||
 * Germany*** || Julie & Mena ||
 * Ghana ||  ||
 * India || Christine & Ruthnnie ||
 * Indonesia ||  ||
 * Israel* || Danuielle & Allie ||
 * Japan || Bryan & Gio ||
 * Kenya || Nick & Taylor ||
 * Mexico || Isaac & J Orne ||
 * Morocco || Diamond & Alana ||
 * New Zealand ||  ||
 * Nigeria* ||  ||
 * Oman ||  ||
 * Russian Federation || Alex & Wen ||
 * Rwanda ||  ||
 * South Africa* ||  ||
 * Turkey* ||  ||
 * United Kingdom || Amanda & Ellie ||
 * United States || Rohan & J Hernandez ||


 * Simulation for March Conference ||  ||
 * Period 7 || Model UN Pairs ||
 * Bolivia* ||  ||
 * Brazil* || Aryzona & Randeep ||
 * Canada || Mark & Tracy ||
 * China* || Liwen & Randy ||
 * France || Jasmine & Kevin ||
 * Ghana ||  ||
 * India || Nick & Mykaela ||
 * Indonesia ||  ||
 * Israel* || Ashmael & Anthony G ||
 * Japan || Elijah & Dante ||
 * Kenya ||  ||
 * Mexico || Kaitlyn & Tenzin ||
 * Morocco ||  ||
 * New Zealand ||  ||
 * Nigeria* || Nia & Anthony B ||
 * Oman ||  ||
 * Russian Federation ||  ||
 * Rwanda ||  ||
 * South Africa* || Somontha & Jonathon DeC ||
 * Turkey* || Hamza & Frank ||
 * United Kingdom || Noelle & Theresa ||
 * United States || Samantha & Robert, Kasya ||
 * United States || Samantha & Robert, Kasya ||


 * Simulation for March Conference ||  ||
 * Period 2 || Model UN Pairs ||
 * Bolivia* || Maya& LouLouse ||
 * Brazil* || Vinny & Kaina C ||
 * South Africa* ||  ||
 * China* || Kai & Johnbel ||
 * Turkey* || Chai ||
 * Canada || Mydelaine & Yasmin ||
 * Morocco || Rebecca & Cathy ||
 * Germany || Faiza & Ana, Austin ||
 * India || Aanisah & Mike ||
 * India ||