Department of English Dr. Yun-Hua Yang

MUN @ Taipei Tech A project headed by the Taipei Tech Center for Teaching

and Learning Excellence (CTLE) Dated back to 2007▪ 1st delegation in 2008, representing Finland▪ 2nd delegation in 2009, representing Belize▪ Bringing home the Honorable Mention Award, first ever

granted to university from Taiwan▪ Taipei Tech student delegate elected co-chair

▪ 3rd delegation in 2012, representing the Dominican Republic▪ Taipei Tech student delegate elected co-chair and chair

▪ 4th delegation in 2013, representing the Gambia▪ Taipei student delegated elected chair to the Security

Council

▪ 5th delegation in 2014, representing Portugal

Expanding your global views Promoting an internationalized

education Incorporating global issues from the United

Nations, aiming to ▪ Bolster awareness of the changing world, ▪ Advocate active participation in global arena, and▪ Strengthen global communicative competence

Opening the door to the world to build your own legacy

Application Deadline Phase I Selection: Interview

Phase II Selection: Video Presentation

Phase II SelectionResults Announcement

Reserve Delegates TrainingFinal Delegation Selection

Phase I Selection Results Announcement

Detailed schedule will be announced on taipeitechgoestonmun.blogspot.tw

(Mon. 11/11/2013 before noon)

(Tue. 11/12/2013)

5-8 minutes interview in English with the Selection Committee.Detailed schedule of the day will be announced on taipeitechgoestonmun.blogspot.tw on Mon. 10/22/2012.

(Wed. 11/13/2013)

(Tue. 11/19/2013)5 minutes of presentation on the specific topic & 1-2 minute of Q&A.Presentation Video file should be e-mailed to Ting Chen by Sun. 11/17/2013.

(Ting Chen’s Email: e8908125@ntut.edu.tw)

(Thu. 11/21/2013)

A) Rules of Procedure 15-20 sessions

B) Country/Committee Topics (discussions & presentations 8-10 sessions)

C) Writing position papers 6 sessions

D) Small group discussions (as assigned by committee duties) 4 rounds (24 sessions) 

Demonstrating the spirit and value to inspire and motivate

In the interview, we would like to know your thoughts on Critical global issues that require our

priority attention What to do to strengthen the UN Portugal’s most pressing agenda

In addition, we wish to get to know you.

Important Dates Interview Order Announcement: Monday,

November 11, 2013 Interview: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Result Announcement: Wednesday,

November 13, 2013

What happens at this stage? In the interview, you present yourself to the

Selection Committee. Your goal is to convince the Selection Committee that you are a strong candidate and prove that you will not easily quit the remaining selection procedures and training sessions.

When & where Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Sign-in Time: 9:00 Interview Time: 10:00 – 12:00 Venue: Room 401, General Education Building ( 共同科館 401

教室 )

Format A maximum of six and minimum of three applicants

will be interviewed together in one interview session. Each interview session is divided into four stages:▪ Introduction (2.5 minute): Each applicant has 30 seconds to talk

about himself/herself.▪ Ordered Q&A (5 minutes): In order, each applicant has 30 seconds

to answer a question from the Selection Committee. It goes for two rounds, and applicants answer one question in each round.

▪ Free Q&A (3 minutes): The Selection Committee throws out open and free-for-all questions. Applicants are encouraged to be the first to answer the questions and to join and express his/her opinions even after a student has started talking.

▪ General Discussion (2 minutes): The Selection Committee decides how to use this time based on the interview situation.

Topics for Presentation Transformation to a Green Economy:

Challenges for Transportation (UNEP topic) External Debt Sustainability and

Development (GA2 Topic) Civilian Capacity in the Aftermath of

Conflict (GA4 Topic) Submit a 5-minute presentation by

Sunday, November 17, 2013.