^aEuropean Studies Research Institute (ESRI), University of Salford, Crescent House, Salford, Greater Manchester M5 4WT, UK. E-mail: c.kaunert@salford.ac.uk

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that, contrary to a commonly held view, it is possible to teach the European Union (EU) in a way that makes students enthusiastic about the subject. The paper is informed by my experience of leading a EU simulation module, based on a modified problem-based learning (PBL) approach. The idea is to share my experience and prompt a debate on (1) how the EU can be taught in exciting ways for students, and (2) how an adapted PBL approach in the form of a simulation can significantly help to deepen students' interest in the EU as a subject.