Course Summary
Explore the Age of Jefferson, a fascinating period in American history when the country was transformed by its third president, Thomas Jefferson. Learn about the challenges and successes of this time, and how they still resonate in modern America.Key Learning Points
- Gain a deeper understanding of Thomas Jefferson and his impact on American history
- Explore the political and social landscape of the early 19th century
- Learn about the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition, and more
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $63,100 - $113,400
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
- USA: $63,100 - $113,400
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
- USA: $62,000 - $132,000
- India: INR 6,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €70,000
- USA: $63,100 - $113,400
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
- USA: $62,000 - $132,000
- India: INR 6,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €70,000
- USA: $37,000 - $71,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
Related Topics for further study
- American history
- Thomas Jefferson
- Louisiana Purchase
- Lewis and Clark Expedition
- Early 19th century America
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a nuanced understanding of Thomas Jefferson and his contributions to American history
- Gain insight into the political and social challenges of early 19th century America
- Explore the lasting impact of events like the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of American history
- Interest in the early 19th century
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online lectures
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Peer-reviewed essays
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- The American Revolution
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Notable People in This Field
- Ron Chernow
- Joseph J. Ellis
- Annette Gordon-Reed
Related Books
Description
This course provides an overview of Thomas Jefferson's work and perspectives presented by the University of Virginia in partnership with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Together, UVA and Monticello are recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Outline
- Thomas Jefferson, American Icon
- 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
- Thomas Jefferson, American Icon Readings
- Thomas Jefferson, American Icon
- Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence
- 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
- Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence Readings
- Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence
- Jefferson and Slavery
- 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
- Jefferson and Slavery Readings
- Discover the Resources of Monticello
- Jefferson and Slavery
- Jefferson and Religion
- 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
- Jefferson and Religion Readings
- Jefferson and Religion
- Jefferson and Education
- Tour of the Lawn and Pavillions
- Education Preface
- A Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge
- A Civic Education Outside the Schoolhouse
- The University of Virginia
- Jefferson and Education Readings
- Jefferson and Education
- 'The earth belongs to the living'
- Tour of the South Lawn
- Earth belongs to the Living Preface
- Generations
- Debt and Aristocracy
- Love and Democracy
- Jefferson’s American Nation
- "The earth belongs to the living" Readings
- "The earth belongs to the living"
- Final Exam
- Final Exam
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the Age of Jefferson with this online course on Coursera. Students enjoyed the engaging lectures and comprehensive content. The course provides a deep dive into the life and times of Thomas Jefferson, exploring his political and personal achievements and struggles. However, some students found the workload to be heavy and the assessments challenging.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
engaging lectures and comprehensive contentPros from User Reviews
- In-depth exploration of Thomas Jefferson's life and times
- Engaging lectures
- Comprehensive content
- Access to high-quality resources
- Opportunities to connect with other learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Heavy workload
- Challenging assessments
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Some technical difficulties reported
- Not suitable for those with no prior knowledge of American history
Professor Peter S. Onuf
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This course provides an overview of Thomas Jefferson's work and perspectives presented by the University of Virginia in partnership with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello....
