E-learning

The IES developed a distance-learning tool to teach yourself about Europe. This is an interactive e-course offering researchers, policy advisors, lawyers, marketers and people involved in EU-matters/business in general the knowledge and skills to fully understand the European influence in their field of action.

Check out our website http://www.eumodules.eu/ and demo !

Three modules are available to students and interesting parties, for which you can register and study separately, or as a package of 2 or 3 modules:

• Module 1: European History, Institutions and Decision-making

  How did the European integration take place? And how does the European Union work? What is the role of the EU institutions and how do they interact? This module looks at the history and nature of the European institutions, and places them in a wider context. It also focuses on the decision-making processes in the EU, how policy is made, and how politics is practiced.

• Module 2: European Union Law

  What are the characteristics and sources of European Union law? What are the competences of the European Union and what does it do? What are the implications of European Union law for EU citizens and companies? This module focuses more in detail on European Union Law, and its implications for the daily functioning of the UE, its citizens and companies. The various community policies are explained, as well as the foreign and security policy (second pillar), and the police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (third pillar).

• Module 3: European Information Sources on the Internet

  What kind of information is available on the Internet? How to retrieve information on the EU on the Internet? This module aims to train the skills of EU information retrieval through the use of practical exercises and real life situations. It not only explains what types of information can be found, but also how this information can be retrieved.

E-Learning Scholarships 2011

The E-MODULES are the E-learning tool of the Institute for European Studies (IES) on European Union matters, past and present.

As part of ist 2011 E-learning activities, the IES is delighted to offer two E-learning scholarships, equal to a waiver of 45% off the normal subscription price to the EU-Modules.

One scholarship will be granted on the basis of proven need, and the other on the basis of merit (i.e. demonstrable academic graduate achievement). The application should encompass a short motivation letter, a CV and supporting documentation as well as the number of modules chosen and the exam option. Applications should be sent to training@ies.be.
The deadline for ALL applications is 30 November 2011.

The table below indicates the E-module and pricing options. For more information on the content of the E-Modules visit www.e-modules.be

The Educational Development Unit (EDU) of the Institute for European Studies at Vrije Universiteit Brussel is delighted to announce the establishment of a brand-new E-Learning Partnership with the l'Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)

UCL masters students now enjoy the opportunity to follow two online EU Modules (EU Institutions and Decision-Making, and EU Law) dedicated to the European institutions created and managed by the EDU, receiving 5 additional ECTS towards their final CRIAC (Certificat en Relations Internationales et Analyse des Conflits) and CAGEP (Certificat en Analyse Geopolitique des Puissances ) qualifications. In turn, future IES students will be able to take advantage of the range of International Relations online modules offered by UCL.

Development of e-learning modules on European Law and European Institutions

Knowledge about Europe, and the rights and duties to fulfill as a European citizen, should not merely be confined to politicians and law scholars. All alike are confronted with a more prominent Europe on a daily basis and should be able to have access to tools that allow them to learn more about this subject.

Head of Department: Amelia Hadfield

Researchers: Alexandra Mihai & Alina Christova