授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | This special course is designed for students looking to purse their careers in the international organizations, such as the United Nations, other non-UN intergovernmental organizations, international financial institutions and related entities as well as international NGOs. The course provides up-to-date and practical information as well as hands-on and pragmatic skills development seminars including individual coaching and feedback sessions. The format in general will be interactive and students are expected to actively participate and commit to developing their skills to achieve their future career goals and objectives. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | | By the end of this intensive course, students should be able to 1) identify their career goals and institutions to work for, 2) experience real tasks by international civil servants at junior level; 3) practice and strengthen UN writing skills;, and 4) plan their career pathway and understand UN competencies to prepare themselves to become successful candidates for job interviews and beyond. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | Session 1: Course Introduction & Sharing of Career Goals and Expertise
Session 2: Required Competencies and Qualifications for UN Jobs
Session 3: Listening, Note-taking and Summarizing skills: Hands-on Practice
Session 4: How to Understand UN Job Descriptions; How to Market Yourself for your Dream Job
Session 5: Understand Your Strengths and Conduct Gap Analysis
Session 6: Practice Improving Resumes and Learn How to Write Cover Letter
Session 7: Different Writing Styles for Different Scenarios – e.g. Issues Brief & Talking Points
Session 8: Intergovernmental Negotiation Process; Practice Interpersonal Negotiation
Session 9: Concept Note as a Basis for Project or Event Planning and Management
Session 10: Presentation and Feedback on 7, 8 & 9
Session 11: Competency-based Interviews – Prepare Your Stories to be used in the Interviews
Session 12: Practice Interviews in Pairs, Fish Bowl Style and Interview Panel
Session 13: Individual Consultation and Feedback
Session 14: UN Work Environment Headquarters vs. Field Office
Session 15: Career Planning and Work-Life Balance
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | There is no precondition to take this course. However, it is expected to prepare a CV in advance of the class, to be improved as class assignment. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | To successfully achieve the expected outcome, students must actively participate in classroom discussions, conduct individual research, prepare presentations on assigned topics and submit any other required assignment. The course evaluation will be based on:
Class participation and contribution to discussions (40%)
Individual work assignments (40%) and Final presentation (20%). Credit is given to C- or C (where applicable) or higher grade by assessing each criterion.
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教科書・参考書
Textbook/Reference Book | | | Reference materials and reading assignments will be given at the beginning of the course. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Outside the lectures, students are expected to prepare their CVs in applying for UN jobs as well as other short writing assignments for class discussion. Also, they are expected to prepare for their in-class presentations. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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使用言語
Language(s) for Instruction & Discussion | | | Generally English but Q&A can include Japanese |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | This course will be offered in-person. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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