Students take a selfie in front of NYC skyline.

Course Description

This hands-on, integrated skills course is designed to engage learners in topics related to current UN initiatives. Students will choose a global issue of interest to them and collaborate with peers on a project that entails debating, negotiating, problem solving and presenting solutions. Students will have the opportunity to tour the United Nations NYC Headquarters.

Objectives

  • Conduct simple research tasks
  • Edit and provide feedback on research assignments
  • Collaborate and problem solve in groups
  • Give prepared and impromptu speeches
  • Negotiate ideas and plans toward resolution
  • Agree and disagree politely
  • Compromise final resolution

Course Enhancements

  • United Nations briefings (only applicable to groups of 20 or more students)
  • Introduction to New York course
  • Guest lectures and speaker support from topic experts and Pace professors
  • Themed walking tours

Sample Calendar

This program can be custom designed to be any length with any and all topics below. Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.

Monday

Class
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Guest Lecture
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Speaker Support
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Tuesday

Class
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Break

Walking Tour
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Wednesday

Class
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Travel to U.N H.Q
12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.

U.N Guided Tour
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Thursday

Class
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Guest Lecture
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Speaker Support
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Friday

Class
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Travel to U.N H.Q
12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.

Topic Briefings at the U.N
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.