"Teaching EU Law & Policy in an Online Setting1"

Smith, Don C. and Hogan, Jessica. (2005) "Teaching EU Law & Policy in an Online Setting1". In European Union Studies Association (EUSA) > Biennial Conference > 2005 (9th), March 31-April 2, 2005, pages 39, Austin, Texas.

Abstract

The teaching of EU Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law has been enhanced by the development of an on-line delivery platform and course that take advantage of the strengths of the internet to deliver a robust, challenging, and timely look at European integration. First offered in late 2002, the on-line course provides students a structured way in which to learn about the EU while also providing opportunities for students to improve cross-cultural communications skills with European experts. The course is convenient for students – allowing them to complete assignments at a time and place best suited for them – while also providing a means for delving more deeply into important issues through class discussions, on-going feedback from the professor, and learning about the EU’s evolution as it takes place. The practical day-to-day issues involved with offering such a course are explored along with an assessment of key lessons – both from a substantive and technology standpoint – learned.