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Age of Jefferson
  • Level Foundation
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  • الطبع بواسطة University of Virginia
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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. Together, UVA and Monticello are recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Thomas Jefferson, American Icon Part I

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Tour of Rotunda
  • Thomas Jefferson, American Icon Preface
  • Jefferson’s Great Contribution
  • Doubting Thomas: Negative Responses to Jefferson and his Ideas

1 Readings

  • Thomas Jefferson, American Icon Readings

Thomas Jefferson, American Icon Part II

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2 Videos

  • Jefferson’s Reputation from the Civil War to the Cold War
  • Interpreting Jefferson Today

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Thomas Jefferson, American Icon

Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence Part I

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Tour of Special Collections
  • Declaration of Independence Preface
  • The Declaration and American History
  • Reluctant Revolutionaries: The Context for Writing the Declaration

1 Readings

  • Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence Readings

Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence Part II

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1 Videos

  • Creating an American People

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence

Preface, Overview, and Slavery as War

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Overview of Monticello as a Working Institution
  • Slavery Preface
  • A Captive Nation: Slavery as War

2 Readings

  • Jefferson and Slavery Readings
  • Discover the Resources of Monticello

Slavery in Peace and the Future of Slavery

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2 Videos

  • “The most blessed of patriarchs”: Slavery in Peace
  • The Future of Slavery

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Jefferson and Slavery

Preface and a Chapel

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    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Religion Preface
  • A Chapel at the University of Virginia
  • A Chapel at Mr. Jefferson’s University

1 Readings

  • Jefferson and Religion Readings

Old Regime Virginia and Sustaining the Revolution

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2 Videos

  • The Situation in Old Regime Virginia
  • Sustaining the Revolution

Jefferson's Faith

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1 Videos

  • Jefferson’s Faith

Review

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1 Assignment

  • Jefferson and Religion

Preface and Tour of the Lawn and Pavillions

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Tour of the Lawn and Pavillions
  • Education Preface

1 Readings

  • Jefferson and Education Readings

A Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge

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1 Videos

  • A Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge

Civic Education Outside the Schoolhouse and the University of Virginia

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2 Videos

  • A Civic Education Outside the Schoolhouse
  • The University of Virginia

Review

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1 Assignment

  • Jefferson and Education

Preface, South Lawn Tour, Generations, and Debt and Aristocracy

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4 Videos

  • Tour of the South Lawn
  • Earth belongs to the Living Preface
  • Generations
  • Debt and Aristocracy

1 Readings

  • "The earth belongs to the living" Readings

Love and Democracy and Jefferson's American Nation

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2 Videos

  • Love and Democracy
  • Jefferson’s American Nation

Review

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1 Assignment

  • "The earth belongs to the living"

Final Exam

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  • Final Exam

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Discover the "Age of Jefferson" offered by Coursera, in collaboration with the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This foundational course in Arts & Humanities delves into Thomas Jefferson's work and perspectives. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, it's perfect for those eager to explore historical insights.

Professor Peter S. Onuf
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Professor Peter S. Onuf