カラム アダムソン   Calum G.C Adamson   カラム・アダムソン    所属   京都外国語大学  外国語学部 英米語学科    職種   准教授
言語種別	英語
発行・発表の年月	2013
形態種別	論文
査読	査読あり
標題	Learning to make a difference at the Model United Nations.
執筆形態	単著
掲載誌名	JALT2012 Conference Proceedings
掲載区分	国内
出版社・発行元	JALT
巻・号・頁	pp.558-568
総ページ数	10
担当区分	筆頭著者
概要	Students have few opportunities to use English in authentic settings and, for many, the view of English as an academic subject to be studied rather than as a language to be spoken is limiting and damaging. A Model United Nations (MUN) event is a simulation of a challenging authentic environment that can provide meaningful learning contexts that go beyond the logistic and metaphysical constraints of the classroom. This paper illustrates how preparing for and participating in an MUN provides strong motivation to communicate and allows students to improve language and critical thinking skills while achieving a challenging, realistic objective. More importantly, the experience opens a door to a world where it can be seen how proficiency in English really makes a difference. Practical advice explains how to incorporate an MUN into a curriculum.