Citizenship and the Rule of Law
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.
Beginner
Online
2 Weeks
2,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
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 Highlights
- Online course
- Two weeks program
- Ten hours of content
- Independent learning
- Flexible deadlines
- Course Certificate
- Subtitles in Arabic, French, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Programme Offerings
- Course Modules
- videos
- Lectures
- Readings
- discussions
- Exercises
- activities
- quizzes
- assignments
- Shareable Certificate.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The fees for the course Citizenship and the Rule of Law is -
| Head | Amount |
| Course Fees | Rs. 2,699 |
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
- 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,
https://www.coursera.org/learn/citizenship-rule-of-law
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
Assignments
- A.V. Dicey's Rule of Law
- Week 1 Quiz
Discussion Prompts
- Welcome to Citizenship and the Rule of Law!
- My Rule of Law
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
Assignments
- 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
Assignments
- What do you think?
- Week 3 Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Equality – a question for us to consider.
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"
Assignment
- Week 4 Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Tell us a bit about access to justice where you are!
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
Assignment
- 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
Assignment
Week 6 Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Next Steps
Instructors
University of London, London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course is offered by the Bingham Centre of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law at the University of London.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Yes, you can access the course materials for free without access to the course certificate.
Yes, you can apply for the financial aid provided by Coursera if you can’t afford to pay the course fee.