Learn about the significant aspects of the rule of law and the influence of contemporary trends and events with the ‘Citizenship and the Rule of Law’ course.
The ‘Citizenship and the Rule of Law’ online course is a study about the authority of law and the impact of events around the world that may seem to be a threat. This online program is provided by the online education provider platform Coursera and the course curriculum and course instruction are developed by the Bingham Centre of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law at the University of London.
The course educator for the introductory level program is Michael Abiodun Olatokun who is a research fellow in Citizenship and The Rule of Law along with being the Head of Public and Youth Engagement at the University of London. The course delivers valuable insights on the important issues associated with the rule of law in recent times and regarding the aspects of citizenship.
The fees for the course Citizenship and the Rule of Law is -
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Amount in INR
Certificate fees
Rs. 2435
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate qualifying details
Coursera provides an online course certificate to the candidates of the ‘Citizenship and the Rule of Law’ program after completion of training.
What you will learn
Knowledge of lawKnowledge of political scienceKnowledge of Sociology
The Citizenship and the Rule of Law syllabus are developed for the students to learn about the fundamental essentials of the rule of law.
The students will know about the strategies to implement the rule of law principles in real-life situations.
The effective techniques and reasons for protecting the rule of law is understood by the end of the course.
The candidates are equipped with the skills to contest the logical debates associated with justice.
Who it is for
The Citizenship and the Rule of Law online certification program is developed for individuals who are interested in learning about the citizenship aspects and requirements along with the principles of the rule of law.
Admission Details
The course admission for the ‘Citizenship and the Rule of Law’ online training is done by registering online through the Coursera website.
Step 1: Find the course page on the official website using the following link,
Step 2: Click on the ‘Enroll for Free’ link on the course page.
Step 3: Choose between ‘Purchase course’ and ‘Full course, no certificate’ and continue.
Step 4: Fill in the details and complete the registration.
Application Details
The candidates applying for the ‘Citizenship and the Rule of Law’ online program are required to enter their name and email address to register for the course by creating an account or can sign in directly using their Google or Facebook ID.
The Syllabus
Videos
Citizenship and the Rule of Law
Background and Context
Syllabus and Learning Objectives
Welcome to Week 1 Introduction to the Rule of Law
Aristotle and the Rule of Law
Montesquieu and the Separation of Powers
A.V. Dicey and the Rule of Law
Lord Bingham's Conception of the Rule of Law
What Can We Expect From the Rule of Law?
Readings
Overall Syllabus and Learning Objectives
Why is "Citizenship" attached to a course on "the Rule of Law?"
Welcome to Week 1!
Bingham Centre Founding Director Sir Jeffrey Jowell QC further explains the Rule of Law
Creation of the Rule of Law
Other Contributions
Differences Between Dicey and the Rule of Law Today
"The Rule of Law", Sir David Williams Lecture by Lord Bingham
Lord Bingham's Eight Rule of Law Principles
A Universal Secular Religion: International Ideas
Interview with Bingham Centre Director, Murray Hunt
Practice exercises
A.V. Dicey's Rule of Law
Week 1 Quiz
Videos
Why are Independent Judges Important for the Rule of Law?
A Job For Life? Security of Tenure
Readings
Essential reading on judicial independence, appointment, and tenure
What Do We Expect of Judges?
Nurturing, recruiting, and promoting independent judges
Practice exercise
Week 2 Quiz
Videos
Introduction to Equality
Children
Plessy v Ferguson, Brown v Topeka
Practical Equality
Readings
Equality Before the law
The United States
The Brown ruling
Protected Characteristics
The United Kingdom
Issues in equality: Stop and Search Part 1
Issues inequality: Stop and Search Part 2
Issues inequality: Stop and Search Part 3
Issues inequality: Stop and Search Part 4
South Africa Post-Apartheid Part 1
South Africa Post-Apartheid Part 2
Relevant cases
Practice exercises
What do you think?
Week 3 Quiz
Videos
Barriers to Law
Legalese and Legal Aid
OPTIONAL VIDEO- Five Years of Public Legal Education
Alternative Dispute Resolution and Online Justice
Rule of Law Implications of Artificial Intelligence
Readings
Legal Empowerment
Legal Capability
Online Judging and Extended Courts
E-Government
Algorithms, mind control, and the right to freedom of thought
Disinformation technology and "fake news"
Practice exercise
Week 4 Quiz
Videos
Introduction
Sources of International Law
Remedies and Complaints
Treaty Bodies and Committees
Readings
Introduction to International Law
Introduction to International Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Regional structures of International Law
Thinking about remedies
December 2019- Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar)
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi's speech before the International Court of Justice on 11 December 2019
Application by the Gambia instituting proceedings and request for provisional measures20m
Interview with war crimes prosecutor Arthur Traldi
Practice exercises
Questions about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Week 5 Quiz
Videos
Introduction
Recent Legal Developments
An Abridged History of Business and Human Rights
The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Questions of Regulation and the Internet Sector
Challenges and developing practices in global supply chains
Reading
Essential reading on Business and Human Rights
Practice exercise
Week 6 Quiz
Instructors
University of London, London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: Which university/institute offers the course on ‘Citizenship and the Rule of Law’ by Coursera?
The course is offered by the Bingham Centre of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law at the University of London.
2: What are the prerequisites to join the ‘Citizenship and the Rule of Law’ classes?
There are no prerequisites for this course.
3: Is the ‘Citizenship and the Rule of Law’ online program available for free?
Yes, you can access the course materials for free without access to the course certificate.
4: Does Coursera provide financial assistance for this course?
Yes, you can apply for the financial aid provided by Coursera if you can’t afford to pay the course fee.