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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Coursera’s Age of Jefferson course provides a comprehensive look into the life and times of Thomas Jefferson. The seven-part course, with each part comprising lectures, readings, and a tour of institutions and places pivotal to the life of Jefferson, is a place for anyone looking to know the historical figure on a personal level.
The institutional tours offered by Coursera’s Age of Jefferson course are quite in-depth, with an abundance of knowledge regarding the work done by Jefferson in Monticello Estate and the University of Virginia, and how the work brought about a significant change in his life and philosophy. The curriculum reading also includes a lot of letters and other writings penned by Thomas Jefferson. The syllabus also covers the famous letter the historical figure wrote to James Madison, named “the earth belongs to the living.”
Also, the Age of Jefferson online programme is entirely an online learning experience, with no strict lecture timings, allowing you to tackle the course at your own pace. The certification training, alongside the video lectures, also has a ton of reading material paired up with weekly graded tests to put your newly acquired knowledge to test. On course completion, you will be rewarded with an industry-revered certificate by Coursera.
The Highlights
- Beginner Level
- Self-paced learning module
- Approx. 10 hours to complete
- Flexible deadlines
- Shareable Certificate
- 100% online
- A University of Virginia offering
Programme Offerings
- University of Virginia offering
- self paced training module
- shareable course completion certificate
- Online Course
- Flexible learning
- quizzes for evaluation
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2435 | yes | Coursera |
You can opt for the Age of Jefferson course for free if you go with the option of auditing the entire learning material. However, while auditing, some of the course content, like graded tests, will be locked for you. To unlock the said elements, you will have to purchase the certificate experience, the cost for which is mentioned down below:
Age of Jefferson Fee Structure
Course | Fees in INR |
Without Certificate | Free |
With Certificate | Rs. 2,435 (plus GST) |
What you will learn
On completion of Coursera’s Age of Jefferson course, you will have:
- An in-depth understanding of the life of the historical icon and how the people around Jefferson perceived him
- Knowledge regarding the evolution of Jefferson’s reputation over time
- A close look at the Declaration of Independence, a renowned document which Jefferson is primarily associated with, and one of the three achievements listed on his tombstone
- An in-depth look into Jefferson’s work on slavery
- An extensive look at how Jefferson dealt with education and religion
Who it is for
Admission Details
Candidates who wish to enroll in the Age of Jefferson online course have to go through these steps:
Step 1. Visit the course page, https://www.coursera.org
Step 2. Login to your account, or create a new account if you don’t have one already.
Step 3. Search for the “Age of Jefferson” course in Coursera’s catalog.
Step 4. Now, locate the ‘Enrol’ button, which you can find on the top and bottom of the page. Click on the button.
Step 5. A pop-up page will greet you, which will have two options to choose from, Purchase course and audit only. Choose the option according to your preferences.
Application Details
To join the Age of Jefferson Programme by Coursera, you need to sign up with your Facebook/Google account. Access the free to audit option to view the course material. The enrollment in the course is free, but you need to upgrade to earn a course certificate and to view graded assignments.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Tour of Rotunda
- Thomas Jefferson, American Icon Preface
- Jefferson’s Great Contribution
- Doubting Thomas: Negative Responses to Jefferson and his Ideas
- Jefferson’s Reputation from the Civil War to the Cold War
- Interpreting Jefferson Today
Readings
- Thomas Jefferson, American Icon Readings
Quiz
- Thomas Jefferson, American Icon
Videos
- Tour of Special Collections
- Declaration of Independence Preface
- The Declaration and American History
- Reluctant Revolutionaries: The Context for Writing the Declaration
- Creating an American People
Readings
- Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence Readings
Quiz
- Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence
Videos
- Overview of Monticello as a Working Institution
- Slavery Preface
- A Captive Nation: Slavery as War
- “The most blessed of patriarchs”: Slavery in Peace
- The Future of Slavery
Readings
- Jefferson and Slavery Readings
- Discover the Resources of Monticello
Quiz
- Jefferson and Slavery
Videos
- Religion Preface
- A Chapel at the University of Virginia
- A Chapel at Mr. Jefferson’s University
- The Situation in Old Regime Virginia
- Sustaining the Revolution
- Jefferson’s Faith
Readings
- Jefferson and Religion Readings
Quiz
- Jefferson and Religion
Videos
- Tour of the Lawn and Pavilions
- Education Preface
- A Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge
- A Civic Education Outside the Schoolhouse
- The University of Virginia
Readings
- Jefferson and Education Readings
Quiz
- Jefferson and Education
Videos
- Tour of the South Lawn
- Earth belongs to the Living Preface
- Generations
- Debt and Aristocracy
- Love and Democracy
- Jefferson’s American Nation
Readings
- "The earth belongs to the living" Readings
Quiz
- "The earth belongs to the living"
Quiz
- Final Exam
Instructors
UVA Charlottesville Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
People like Thomas Jefferson have laid the cornerstone of what America is today. He has founded many of the liberties and principles which govern the life of the American people. This course delves deep into the many reforms he brought about in education and religion, along with his controversial take on slavery.
It solely depends upon the type of enrollment. If you’ve opted for the audit option, some of the course content may be locked for free course users. To gain access to the inaccessible content, you have to purchase the certificate, which can be bought during or after you’ve audited the entire course.
You will get access to all course elements of the Age of Jefferson Course. Upon successful course completion, Coursera will also award you with an industry-recognized certification. The certificate is printable and can be added to your LinkedIn profile with ease.
Coursera provides the option of financial aid for those students who can’t afford the course fee. You can apply for financial assistance by clicking on the option beside the course ‘Enroll’ button. You will be required to file an application, of which you’ll be notified upon approval.