Students watch an excerpt of a foreign language film without sound and work in groups to craft a sample dialogue utilizing new vocabulary and grammar concepts.

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In this in-class simulation, students adopt the interests and goals of the Kayapó Indians, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), the Brazilian government, and Electrobras in order to resolve a conflict over the construction of the Belo Monte Dam.

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How should Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak respond to the massive protests plaguing his country?  This in-class simulation requires students to adopt Egyptian and international actors' perspectives to aid President Mubarak's decision making. 

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In this three-stage simulation, the Chinese government considers the reform of its re-education through labor regime.  

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What does a strong philosophical argument entail?  This easy to implement activity has students reconstruct a philosophical argument. 

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In-class interactive game between students playing a modification of the "selectorate-electorate" game. This game has a leader distributing private and public benefits, and others voting.
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