Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to the American legal system, covering topics such as civil law, criminal law, and constitutional law.Key Learning Points
- Gain a foundational understanding of the American legal system
- Learn about the different types of law, including civil, criminal, and constitutional law
- Explore current legal issues and debates
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand the foundational principles of the American legal system
- Identify the different types of law and their applications
- Examine current legal issues and debates
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of legal terminology
- Ability to read and understand legal texts
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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Description
This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what is distinctive about American approaches.
Outline
- Welcome
- About Us
- Syllabus
- Grading Policy and Logistics
- Tort Law
- Tort Law: Part 1
- Tort Law: Part 2
- Tort Law: Part 3
- Tort Law: Part 4
- Tort Law: Part 5
- Tort Law: Part 6
- Key Tort Law Terms
- Supplemental Reading
- Tort Law Quiz
- Contract Law
- Contract Law: Part 1
- Contract Law: Part 2
- Contract Law: Part 3
- Contract Law: Part 4
- Key Contract Law Terms
- Supplemental Reading
- Contract Quiz
- Property Law
- Property Law: Part 1
- Property Law: Part 2
- Property Law: Part 3
- Property Law: Part 4
- Key Property Law Terms
- Supplemental Reading
- Property Law Quiz
- Constitutional Law
- Constitutional Law: Part 1
- Constitutional Law: Part 2
- Constitutional Law: Part 3
- Constitutional Law: Part 4
- Key Constitutional Law Terms
- Supplemental Reading
- Constitutional Law Quiz
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Law: Part 1
- Criminal Law: Part 2
- Criminal Law: Part 3
- Criminal Law: Part 4
- Key Criminal Law Terms
- Supplemental Reading
- Criminal Law Quiz
- Civil Procedure
- Civil Procedure: Part 1
- Civil Procedure: Part 2
- Civil Procedure: Part 3
- Civil Procedure: Part 4
- Key Civil Procedure Terms
- Supplemental Reading
- Civil Procedure Quiz
- Final Exam
- Final Exam
Summary of User Reviews
Explore the intricacies of American law with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Students love the engaging lectures and challenging assignments, making it a top-rated course. Many users praise the in-depth coverage of major legal concepts and the clear explanations provided by the instructors.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
in-depth coverage of major legal conceptsPros from User Reviews
- Engaging lectures that keep students interested
- Challenging assignments that reinforce learning
- Clear explanations of complex legal concepts
- Comprehensive coverage of American law
- Opportunities to interact with other students and instructors
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users find the course material too challenging
- Occasional technical issues with the online platform
- Limited feedback from instructors on assignments
- No opportunity for one-on-one interaction with instructors
- Course may be too time-consuming for some users
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