Discover advanced constitutional interpretation methods and principles through expert analysis of America's foundational legal document.
Discover advanced constitutional interpretation methods and principles through expert analysis of America's foundational legal document.
This course, led by renowned constitutional scholar Professor Akhil Reed Amar, offers an in-depth exploration of America's unwritten Constitution. Students will learn advanced techniques for constitutional interpretation that go beyond the text while remaining faithful to it. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including historical context, implicit rights, precedent, iconic documents, gender equality, executive power, and the two-party system. Through 15 modules, learners will gain insights into how the Constitution has been shaped by societal changes, court decisions, and governmental practices. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of constitutional interpretation, combining historical analysis with contemporary relevance.
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What you'll learn
Analyze constitutional interpretation techniques beyond literal text
Understand the historical context and implicit meanings within the Constitution
Evaluate the role of precedent and case law in shaping constitutional understanding
Examine the influence of iconic documents on constitutional interpretation
Analyze the impact of women's suffrage on constitutional development
Understand the evolution of executive power and its constitutional implications
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There are 15 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive examination of America's unwritten Constitution, led by Professor Akhil Reed Amar, a leading constitutional scholar. Students will explore advanced techniques for interpreting the U.S. Constitution beyond its literal text, while still remaining faithful to its principles. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including historical context, implicit rights, precedent, iconic documents, gender equality, executive power, and the two-party system. Through 15 modules, learners will gain insights into how the Constitution has been shaped by societal changes, court decisions, and governmental practices. The course aims to develop students' critical thinking skills in constitutional interpretation, combining historical analysis with contemporary relevance. By examining case law, historical documents, and political practices, students will gain a nuanced understanding of how the Constitution functions in modern America.
Introduction
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Heeding the Deed
Module 2 · 46 Minutes to complete
Reading Between the Lines
Module 3 · 50 Minutes to complete
Hearing the People
Module 4 · 49 Minutes to complete
Confronting Modern Case Law
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Putting Precedent in its Place
Module 6 · 49 Minutes to complete
Honoring the Icons
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Remembering the Ladies
Module 8 · 48 Minutes to complete
Following Washington's Lead
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
Interpreting Government Practices
Module 10 · 53 Minutes to complete
Joining the Party
Module 11 · 1 Hours to complete
Doing the Right Thing
Module 12 · 50 Minutes to complete
Envisioning the Future
Module 13 · 1 Hours to complete
Bonus Content Archive
Module 14 · 1 Hours to complete
Conclusion
Module 15 · 27 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science
Akhil Reed Amar is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, teaching constitutional law. He has won awards from the American Bar Association and Federalist Society and is frequently cited by Supreme Court Justices. Amar regularly testifies before Congress and has written for major publications like *The New York Times* and *The Washington Post*. He consulted for *The West Wing* and has appeared on shows like *The Colbert Report*. He is the author of several notable books, including *America’s Constitution: A Biography* and *America’s Unwritten Constitution*.
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