Goals
Increase awareness of the role, structure,
and performance of the
Organization of American States
Highlight key economic,
social, educational,
political, and security
issues facing the Americas
Generate an understanding of the factors
that shape the foreign
policies of the members of the OAS, and illustrate the
importance
of intraregional diplomacy in the search for solutions to regional issues
Analyze the impact of global policies of the
economic, social, political, educational, and security issues facing the
area, and discuss the region's attempt to influence the policies of major
powers in matters of common concern
Familiarize the students with the way in
which a deliberative body such
as the OAS General Assembly carries out its business, in accordance
with established rules of procedure and in compliance with accepted
standards of courtesy, mutual respect, and friendly cooperation
among member states
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