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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Yale University offers America’s Unwritten Constitution certification course programme in association with Coursera. The training course will introduce you to the various ways and processes essential for interpreting the constitution. Moreover, this course consists of 15 modules and will aid you in going beyond the text of the American constitution, while still abiding by it.

America’s Unwritten Constitution online course will require you to complete approximately 16 hours of modules with videos and practice exercises. The course will equip you with the primary skills such as the interpretive process of reading between the lines and understanding the unenumerated rights embodied by Americans.

Additionally, you will learn to use precedents to understand the constitution, using documents other than the Constitution for comprehension and analysis. Coursera America’s Unwritten Constitution training course also delves into the relationship between George Washington and Article II of the American constitution; and the two-party system in the country and conscience in government, amongst many other things. 

This online law course gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace from Akhil Reed Amar, who is a Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at the Yale Law School.

The Highlights

  • 100% online learning
  • Approx. 16 hours of teaching
  • Subtitles in French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Russian, English, Spanish
  • Flexible deadlines
  • Course completion certificate
  • Bonus content
  • Financial assistance
  • Course offered by Yale University

Programme Offerings

  • 100% Online
  • introductory course
  • Suggested readings
  • Subtitles in Different Languages
  • Course offered by Yale University
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Flexible Deadlines
  • 16 hours of teaching.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 2435yesCoursera

You can pay for America’s Unwritten Constitution certification Fee online. Students can also apply for financial aid if the need arises. 

America’s Unwritten Constitution certification course fee

Course option

Fee

America’s Unwritten Constitution programme with certification

Rs. 2,435

Full Course, No Certificate

Free


Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can audit America’s Unwritten Constitution certification by Coursera free of cost. However, to receive the certificate, candidates need to pay a certificate fee for purchase. Upon purchase, they will receive an electronic certificate to add on the accomplishment page of their Coursera account.

What you will learn

America’s Unwritten Constitution Certification syllabus will primarily help you acquire the essential tools and techniques needed in constitutional interpretation via 15 focused modules. You will become proficient in the following topics:

  • Comprehension techniques for the American Constitution by understanding the issues of the nation 
  • Interpretive method of reading between the lines 
  • The understanding of many unenumerated rights embodied by Americans
  • An insight into Warren-lead Supreme Court 
  • An understanding of the importance of precedent in understanding the Constitution
  • The ability to explore and probe into the documents other than the Constitution to understand the document
  • An understanding of the importance of women’s enfranchisement
  • The knowledge of the relation between the first president and the Constitution
  • The understanding of how the structure of governmental branches affect their interactions with one another
  • In-depth knowledge of the two-party system in the U.S.
  • Comprehension of governmental conscience
  • The ability to envision the constitutional future 

Who it is for

The America's Unwritten Constitution certification is ideal for people who are historians.


Admission Details

You can seek admission to America’s Unwritten Constitution classes by following these steps:

  • Log in to Coursera’s official website at https://www.coursera.org/learn/unwritten-constitution
  • Click on “Enrol for free” at the top or bottom-right corner of the page.
  • Check if the certification course starts on the date which suits you.
  • Choose the learning mode (You can choose between paid and unpaid learning modes).
  • Pay the course fee online to complete the admission process. 

Application Details

The application process for America’s Unwritten Constitution online certification course involves signing in to the course website, choosing the preferred learning mode, and making the fee payment.

One learning option requires you to pay the course fee to attain a certificate at the end of the course; while the other one is a free learning mode in which you will have access to all the resources but not the certificate.

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Welcome!
  • America's Unwritten Constitution Introduction
Readings
  • Disclaimer
  • Begin Here
  • Meet the Instructor
  • Grading and Logistics
  • Bonus Material
  • Suggested Readings
  • The United States Constitution

Videos
  • Heeding the Deed, Part 1
  • Heeding the Deed, Part 2

Videos
  • Reading Between the Lines, Part 1
  • Reading Between the Lines, Part 2

Videos
  • Hearing the People, Part 1
  • Hearing the People, Part 2

Videos
  • Confronting Modern Case Law, Part 1
  • Confronting Modern Case Law, Part 2
Quiz
  • Mastery Quiz 1

Videos
  • Putting Precedent in Its Place, Part 1
  • Putting Precedent in Its Place, Part 12

Videos
  • Honoring the Icons, Part 1
  • Honoring the Icons, Part 2

Videos
  • Remembering the Ladies," Part 1
  • Remembering the Ladies," Part 12

Videos
  • Following Washington's Lead, Part 1
  • Following Washington's Lead, Part 2
Quiz
  • Mastery Quiz 2

Videos
  • Interpreting Government Practices, Part 1
  • Interpreting Government Practices, Part 2

Videos
  • Joining the Party, Part 1
  • Joining the Party, Part 2

Videos
  • Doing the Right Thing, Part 1
  • Doing the Right Thing, Part 2

Videos
  • Envisioning the Future, Part 1
  • Envisioning the Future, Part 2

Videos
  • Bonus Content: Racial Discrimination in Housing
  • Bonus Content: Same-Sex Marriage
  • Modalities of Constitutional Interpretation
  • Bonus Content: 4th Amendment Exclusionary Rule
  • Bonus Video: Walker v. Sons Of Confederate Veterans

  • Conclusion

Instructors

Yale University, New Haven Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the two learning modes?

The two learning modes are paid and free. In the paid mode, you get a certificate after completion, and in the free mode, you have access to all the learning resources but not the graded assignments or the certificate.

2: Will the students get a certificate?

Yes, the students will get a combined certificate from the University of Yale and Coursera.

3: What is the America's Unwritten Constitution online course duration?

America’s Unwritten Constitution course requires approximately 16 hours of learning.

4: Who is the course instructor?

The course instructor for America’s Unwritten Constitution programme is Akhil Reed Amar, a Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at the Yale Law School.

5: When and how can I access the course material?

Your access depends on your learning mode. If you have enrolled for free, then you will have access to all the resources immediately, except the graded assignments for which you will have to pay the fee.

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