All modules · Citizenship and Society
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Certificate courses
Building Bridges
An international learning experience connecting young people across cultures: understand the Sustainable Development Goals and the 11 European Youth Goals, build core skills for youth action, and prepare for meaningful dialogue and participation. Developed by Academy of Change and delivered on EANE.
Living in Ireland: Cultural Understanding for New Residents
This course introduces the cultural expectations, social norms and public systems that shape everyday life in Ireland. It is designed to help new residents understand communication styles, community life, workplace culture and civic participation with greater confidence.
- Understanding Irish Communication Styles
- Community Life and Social Norms in Ireland
- Workplace Culture in Ireland
- Irish Childhood Memories and Growing Up
- The Pub as a Social Institution in Ireland
- + 9 more…
Active European Citizen
- How EU laws are made
- Voting in European Parliament elections
- The European Citizens' Initiative
- Citizens' Assemblies Explained
- Your Vote Travels With You in the EU
- + 7 more…
European Citizenship Foundations
An introduction to the rights, institutions, and tools every European resident should know. Pass the four compulsory modules on EU institutions and rights, plus two of four electives on inclusive participation, and earn your foundational EANE certificate in European citizenship.
- How EU laws are made
- Voting in European Parliament elections
- The European Citizens' Initiative
- Schengen in a nutshell
- Petitioning local government
- + 3 more…
Individual modules
- General CertificateComplete any 12 modules in Citizenship and Society to earn a General Certificate in this category, see your progress on your dashboard.
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Workplace Culture in Ireland
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →The Pub as a Social Institution in Ireland
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Whistleblower protection under EU law
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Language on Shift: Understanding What Is Meant
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Rights, Responsibilities and Civic Participation in Ireland
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Your Right to Repair: What EU Law Means for You
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Understanding Irish Humour and Slagging
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Irish History, Identity and Diversity
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →The European Pillar of Social Rights
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Petitioning local government
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Time, Sickness and Night Shifts
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Rule of Law: What It Really Means for You
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Understanding the Resident: Faith, Traditions and Food
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →From Bosco to Father Ted: Irish Cultural References
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Building a Social Network in Ireland
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Understanding Irish Communication Styles
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Schengen in a nutshell
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →How to Make a Subject Access Request
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Reading an EU Directive Without Panic
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →The Events Everyone Talks About
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Understanding Irish Institutions and Public Services
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Voting in European Parliament elections
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Irish Childhood Memories and Growing Up
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Council of Europe vs European Union
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Anti-Discrimination Law in Everyday Life
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Citizens' Assemblies Explained
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →How EU laws are made
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →The European Citizens' Initiative
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Disability rights and the UN CRPD
Citizenship and Society6 minEarn 1 credit →How to Stand for Local Election in Europe
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Your Vote Travels With You in the EU
Citizenship and Society6 minEarn 1 credit →Community Life and Social Norms in Ireland
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →How EU Funds Reach Your Village
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →Refugee and migrant rights basics
Citizenship and Society6 minEarn 1 credit →Festivals, Traditions and Everyday Culture in Ireland
Citizenship and Society6 minEarn 1 credit →Barry's, Lyons and the Great Irish Brand Debates
Citizenship and Society5 minEarn 1 credit →How to File a Complaint with the European Ombudsman
Citizenship and Society7 minEarn 1 credit →Humour, Tone and How Feedback Is Given Here
Complete any 12 modules in Citizenship and Society to earn a General Certificate in this category, see your progress on your dashboard.
Workplace Culture in Ireland
Understand workplace expectations in Ireland, including communication styles, hierarchy, meetings and professional relationships.
The Pub as a Social Institution in Ireland
Understand the social role of Irish pubs and how they function as community spaces beyond simply serving drinks.
Whistleblower protection under EU law
Reporting wrongdoing at work is now protected across the bloc.
Language on Shift: Understanding What Is Meant
Learn to recognise indirect instructions and understated language in an Irish care setting. Practise saying when you have not understood, asking for clarification, declining requests appropriately and communicating clearly when something is outside your role or training.
Rights, Responsibilities and Civic Participation in Ireland
Understand the rights, responsibilities and opportunities for participation that help residents become active members of Irish society.
Your Right to Repair: What EU Law Means for You
Discover how new EU right-to-repair rules cut waste, save money, and give you more control over the products you own.
Understanding Irish Humour and Slagging
Learn how humour, understatement and playful teasing shape social interaction and relationship building in Ireland.
Irish History, Identity and Diversity
Develop an understanding of Ireland's history, identity and modern diversity to support respectful and informed participation in society.
The European Pillar of Social Rights
20 principles that frame a fair European social market.
Petitioning local government
How to write a petition that actually gets read and acted on.
Time, Sickness and Night Shifts
Learn the workplace expectations around punctuality, sickness, holidays, night shifts, fatigue and phone use in an Irish care setting. Understand why these are not simply administrative rules but can directly affect residents and the rest of the shift.
Rule of Law: What It Really Means for You
Discover what the rule of law means in everyday life and why it protects your rights across Europe.
Understanding the Resident: Faith, Traditions and Food
Learn about some traditions, routines and cultural references that may matter to older people in Irish care settings. Understand the importance of religious objects and practices, familiar food and meal names, and everyday conversation about family, place and community, while remembering never to make assumptions about an individual resident.
From Bosco to Father Ted: Irish Cultural References
Discover the television programmes, personalities and cultural references that continue to shape everyday conversations in Ireland.
Building a Social Network in Ireland
Learn practical ways to develop friendships, professional connections and community relationships while settling into life in Ireland.
Understanding Irish Communication Styles
Learn how indirectness, humour and everyday phrases shape communication in Irish social, workplace and community settings.
Schengen in a nutshell
What the passport-free area is, and isn't.
How to Make a Subject Access Request
Learn what a Subject Access Request is, why it matters, and how to make one under EU data protection law.
Reading an EU Directive Without Panic
Learn how to find, read, and make sense of an EU directive in a few calm steps, no legal training required.
The Events Everyone Talks About
Learn about the national events, broadcasts and traditions that regularly become shared conversation points across Ireland.
Understanding Irish Institutions and Public Services
Learn how key Irish institutions and public services operate, including healthcare, education and local government supports.
Voting in European Parliament elections
How and why to vote in the only EU-wide elections.
Irish Childhood Memories and Growing Up
Explore the shared experiences, school traditions and childhood memories that shape conversations between generations in Ireland.
Council of Europe vs European Union
Two organisations, easily confused, with different jobs.
Anti-Discrimination Law in Everyday Life
Discover what EU anti-discrimination law protects you from, where it applies, and how to act if your rights are breached.
Citizens' Assemblies Explained
Discover what citizens' assemblies are, how they work, and why they are reshaping democratic participation across Europe.
How EU laws are made
The ordinary legislative procedure, in five minutes.
The European Citizens' Initiative
How 1 million citizens can put a proposal on the EU's agenda.
Disability rights and the UN CRPD
What the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities means in practice.
How to Stand for Local Election in Europe
Discover the key steps, rights, and practical tips for putting yourself forward as a candidate in local elections across Europe.
Your Vote Travels With You in the EU
Learn how EU citizens living in another member state can vote in local and European elections, and how to make sure your voice counts.
Community Life and Social Norms in Ireland
Explore everyday social expectations in Ireland, including neighbourly behaviour, invitations, punctuality and participation in community life.
How EU Funds Reach Your Village
Discover how European Union money flows from Brussels to your local community and how you can have a say in how it is spent.
Refugee and migrant rights basics
What every newcomer is entitled to under EU and international law.
Festivals, Traditions and Everyday Culture in Ireland
Discover the traditions, celebrations, sports and cultural activities that shape everyday life and community identity in Ireland.
Barry's, Lyons and the Great Irish Brand Debates
Explore the food brands, rivalries and everyday products that have become part of Ireland's cultural identity and social conversations.
How to File a Complaint with the European Ombudsman
Learn what the European Ombudsman does, who can complain, and how to submit a complaint step by step.
Humour, Tone and How Feedback Is Given Here
Learn how humour, teasing, tone and feedback work in an Irish care setting. Recognise friendly teasing without accepting inappropriate comments, understand criticism expressed in gentle language, and practise respectful ways to disagree with a nurse or manager.