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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 2368	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. 2,368 (plus GST)

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

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

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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

Practice Exercise

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

Practice Exercise

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

Practice Exercise

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

Practice Exercise

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

Practice Exercise

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

Practice Exercise

"The earth belongs to the living"

Practice Exercise

Final Exam

Instructors

UVA Charlottesville Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Why should you opt for the Age of Jefferson course?

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.

2: When can I access lectures and assignments for the course?

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.

3: What will I get after purchasing the certificate?

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.

4: How to avail of financial aid?

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.