This interdisciplinary course prepares
Trinity students for participation in the Maya Model Organization
of American States [MMOAS]. The Maya Model OAS is named after
Mr. Edgar Maya, from the Organization of American States Public
Information Office, who created, organized and managed this unique
program. The annual MMOAS session is organized by the Inter-American
Institute for Diplomacy, and conducted with the cooperation of
the Organization of American States.
The MMOAS is a simulation of the proceedings
and deliberations of the actual General Assembly, addressing the
most pointed issues affecting this hemisphere and debating them
according to diplomatic rules of procedure.
Leadership and teamwork concepts will
be taught and practiced in real experiences during the week of
this Model Assembly, which provides the opportunity to lead and
to take risks, and to develop commitment through mutual responsibility
and a common vision.
Students will interact with other delegations
while learning how to network with and provide information to
key groups and individuals, as well as to appropriately use negotiation,
persuation, and authority in dealing with others to achieve common
goals for all the American nations.
