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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The curriculum for America’s Written Constitution online course covers diverse topics such as the Preamble, the powers held by the President, the Congress, and the judicial branch, to name a few. You will also learn how factors like geography, race, and wealth, affected the structure of the Congress, as well as the term limits, age limits, qualifications, and salaries for senators.

America’s Written Constitution programme broadly covers the relationship between States and territories; particularly, how the Supreme Court rulings on racial laws set America down the road to a civil war. You will learn the difference between laws, resolutions, statutes, and treaties.

Additionally, the course will cover the Bill of Rights, which grants citizens the right to Freedom of Speech and fair trial, to keep and bear arms, among others. The amendments to the Constitution that introduced a lot of changes in America such as abolishing slavery, redefining citizenship, and granting women the right to vote, are also covered.

Furthermore, Coursera offers America’s Written Constitution course by Coursera in association with Yale Law School. Candidates can complete the course in approximately 19 hours. They will also receive access to practice exercises, reading materials, and some bonus content.

The Highlights

Practice Exercises for each module
Offered by Yale University
Self-paced learning
English subtitles
Financial assistance
100% Online course
Flexible deadlines
Course completion certificate by Coursera

Programme Offerings

Pre-recorded Video Lectures
course completion certificate from Coursera
Flexible Deadlines
video transcript
100% online course
Practice Exercises

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2368	yes	Coursera

You can access the full Information Theory course and all its elements for free without receiving the certificate. In this case, all course materials will be provided, but the certificate of completion will not be awarded to you. However, you need to take the course and commit to earning the completion certificate by purchasing the course.

Israel State and Society Fee Structure

Course	Fee
Self-paced Module	Rs. 2,368

Eligibility Criteria

Once you complete America’s Written Constitution certification course, participants have the option to purchase a course completion certificate from Coursera. Because the certificate will be electronic, you can also add it to your resume or LinkedIn profile. Additionally, participants get access to all the graded assignments and study material upon certificate purchase.

What you will learn

Knowledge of law

America’s Written Constitution online course by Coursera introduces America’s written constitution in a total of 14 modules. Once candidates complete the modules successfully, they will have complete knowledge about:

The preamble to the American constitution
Structure of the U.S. Legislative branch
The first president of America: George Washington
Specific powers of the American president
Judges and juries
Interrelationships with the states and territories
Article 7 of the constitution

Who it is for

LawyerTeacherHuman Rights Lawyer

Admission Details

Candidates looking to apply for America’s Written Constitution certification course by Coursera, need to follow the steps given below:

Go to the official Coursera page.
Search for the “America’s Written Constitution” course using the search bar.
Press the “Join for Free” button at the top of the course page.
Create an account on Coursera using either Facebook, Google, or Apple ID to enrol. Skip this step if you already have one.

Application Details

You can simply join America’s Written Constitution online course by signing up on Coursera. You can join with either your Google, Apple, or Facebook account to access the learning material for free.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome
Course Introduction

Readings

Pre-Course Survey
Meet the Instructor
Begin Here
Bonus Material
Grading and Logistics
Suggested Readings
The Constitution of the United States

Videos

In the Beginning, Part 1
In the Beginning, Part 2

Videos

New Rules for a New World, Part 1
New Rules for a New World, Part 2

Videos

Congressional Powers, Part 1
Congressional Powers, Part 2

Videos

America's First Officer, Part 1
America's First Officer, Part 2

Practice Exercise

Mastery Quiz 1

Videos

Presidential Powers, Part 1
Presidential Powers, Part 2

Videos

Judges and Juries, Part 1
Judges and Juries, Part 2

Videos

States and Territories, Part 1
States and Territories, Part 2

Videos

The Law of the Land, Part 1
The Law of the Land, Part 2

Practice Exercise

Mastery Quiz 2

Videos

Making Amends, Part 1
Making Amends, Part 2

Videos

A New Birth of Freedom, Part 1
A New Birth of Freedom, Part 2

Videos

Progressive Reforms, Part 1
Progressive Reforms, Part 2

Videos

Modern Moves, Part 1
Modern Moves, Part 2

Practice Exercise

Mastery Quiz 3

Videos

Conversation with Lucas Swineford
Three Justices1h
Mooc Court
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Visits Yale
Rare Books Department
Q&A with Bradley

Videos

Farewell
Conclusion

Instructors

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

1: When will I receive my completion certificate?

You need to purchase the certificate upon course completion since it is a paid feature.

2: Are there any specific system requirements?

You only need to have a good internet connection. There are no other system specifications requirements for taking America’s Written Constitution online course.

3: How will the course help my career ahead?

The extensive curriculum covers the history of the American Constitution and the important articles and amendments, their interpretation and implementation. There are practice exercises and suggested reading material as well as some bonus content. Besides, the course offers flexible deadlines, so that students can learn at their own pace.

4: Who are the faculty members for America’s Written Constitution course?

Yale Law School offers this course on America’s Written Constitution. The instructor is professor Akhil Reed Amar who teaches constitutional law at both Yale Law School and Yale College.

5: Are there any practice tests available?

Yes, there are 3 quizzes, along with a list of suggested reading materials, a pre-course and a post-course survey. Some bonus content is also available.