POLS 4424 - Regional Organization Simulation

3 Credit Hours
Description
This course gives participants an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the regional politics of the Arab World. Students will research and then represent member countries of the Arab League in simulations of debate and legislative forums of the organization. Students will learn, develop, and practice skills in debate, consensus building, critical thinking, parliamentary procedure, legislation drafting, and public speaking. Students will also learn to represent the interests and foreign policy objectives of the country they represent. Students will also participate as part of the Georgia State University Model Arab League Team at the Southeast Model Arab League (SEMAL), National Model Arab League (NMAL) and depending on availability of funds, an international model Arab League conference in the Spring Semester. They will also help run the High School Model Arab League. Global Perspectives Course. This course may include a Signature Experience component.