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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video 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 13 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 17 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 Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2368	yes	Coursera

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. 2,368
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 13 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

Historian

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

Pre-Course Survey
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

Practice exercise

Mastery Quiz

Videos

Putting Precedent in Its Place, Part 1
Putting Precedent in Its Place, Part 2

Videos

Honoring the Icons, Part 1
Honoring the Icons, Part 2

Videos

"Remembering the Ladies," Part 1
"Remembering the Ladies," Part 2

Videos

Following Washington's Lead, Part 1
Following Washington's Lead, Part 2

Practice exercise

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

Practice exercise

Mastery Quiz 3

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

Video

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.