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The Rooseveltian Century

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Course Summary

Get a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, including his New Deal policies and his impact on American politics.

Key Learning Points

Learn about the personal and political life of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Understand the New Deal policies and their impact
Explore the lasting legacy of FDR and his impact on American politics

Learning Outcomes

Understand the personal and political life of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Analyze the New Deal policies and their impact
Evaluate the lasting legacy of FDR and his impact on American politics

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of American history
Interest in politics and policy-making

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

This course uses the lives, ideals and achievements of Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt to create the idea of a Rooseveltian century. It is about doing research, analyzing primary sources, and connecting all this information with a coherent and logical interpretation. It is an invitation to think critically and historically, and it wants to give you a glimpse of what it means to be a historian at work.

We are convinced that the three Roosevelts – the 3Rs, as we will refer to them throughout this course – profoundly shaped the twentieth century. This course shows you why we think so and which paradigms, ideas, and sources we use to uphold our claim. But this course also asks you to give your opinion, and ground it on your own research findings. The structure of the course is straightforward: - An introductory module gives you the biographical information you need to connect the personal stories of the 3Rs with the major events of the twentieth century; - Module 2 explains how the 3Rs reframed our thinking on security, broadening its meaning and reconfiguring the government’s role in providing it; - Module 3, focusing on equality, shows how the 3Rs changed the relationship between leaders and led, rejected laissez-faire economics, and supported a politics of intervention to overcome the inequalities that undermined social cohesion; - Module 4 describes how the 3Rs promoted and protected the freedom of ordinary citizens, and communicated that as one of their central political goals; - Module 5 summarizes the long-lasting legacies of the 3Rs, and asks for your opinion on the Rooseveltian century. Do you agree with this interpretation of our recent past – and our possible futures? The five modules contain quizzes to test your knowledge and understanding, discussion prompts to stimulate your creativity, and research guidance and assignments to sharpen up your historical skills. We hope you will enjoy this intellectual journey!

Outline

Introduction
Introduction
How to succeed in your online class?
The Rooseveltian Century
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Conclusion
Leiden University: Facts & Figures
Community Guidelines
What is your learning path?
TR's Timeline
FDR's Timeline
ER's Timeline

Security
Introduction
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Conclusion
The Website Chat with Michael Cullinane
Research Webinar 1: TR
Transforming Global Governance for the 21st Century, a UNDP Report
The Rooseveltian Security

Equality
Introduction
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Conclusion
The Website chat with David Woolner
Research Webinar 2: FDR
Equality and American Democracy, by Danielle Allen
The Rooseveltian Equality

Freedom
Introduction
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Conclusion
The Website Chat with Simon Rofe
Research Webinar 3: ER
Fundamental Freedoms, by Allida Black and Mary Jo Blinker
The Rooseveltian Freedom

Legacies
Introduction
Interview with Eduard van de Bilt
Interview with Sara Polak
Conclusion

Summary of User Reviews

The course on Roosevelt has received positive reviews from learners, who found it engaging and informative. One key aspect that many users appreciated was the course's focus on Roosevelt's leadership and its relevance to contemporary politics.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and informative course material
Clear and concise lectures by knowledgeable instructors
Insightful discussions on Roosevelt's leadership style
Relevance of the course to current political climate

Cons from User Reviews

Some learners found the course content to be too basic
Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors and peers
Course material can be overwhelming for beginners
The course may not provide enough depth for those with prior knowledge of Roosevelt's life and legacy