July 10-15, 2016
The World Affairs Youth Seminar is conducted by faculty, staff, and students from Auburn’s College of Education and members of the Persistent Issues in History Network, uses the Model United Nations (MUN) forum to examine global issues in a "real world" context. Participants assume the role of country delegates and strive to accurately represent the viewpoints of their assigned country in daily MUN General Assembly sessions.
In preparation for daily MUN sessions, country delegates partner with Auburn University graduate and undergraduate secondary social studies education students to explore the value conflicts, factual data, and historical contexts of international issues. Delegates participate in group research sessions and collaborate to write resolutions or plan strategic alliances for MUN sessions which confront different global issues each day.
World Affairs Seminar participants will attend lectures by faculty on international issues and get to experience campus life firsthand while residing in Auburn's resident dormitories, eating at campus dining facilities, and enjoying evening social and recreational activities. Camp participants will have 24/7 counselor supervision.
If the following subjects interest you, consider attending this seminar:
- international and cultural affairs
- public speaking and debate
- social studies and current events
- government and politics
- persuasive writing
- public service
Seminar participants:
- gain a better understanding of complex international issues
- practice leadership skills
- develop communication skills
- make new friends from across the country
- For more information visit: http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/auburnyouthprograms/wa.htm