Welcome to Benjamin Franklin and His World! In this online version of the University of Pennsylvania's SNF Paideia course, we explore the life of one of the United States’ most important historical figures. We examine Franklin’s early life growing up in the American colonies, his professional career as a printer and scientist, and his role in the American Revolution and the founding the United States as a new nation on the world stage. We will also confront the moral issues that complicate the legacy of Benjamin Franklin, such as his connection to slavery and the racism that was prevalent during his time. We’ll wrestle with how to evaluate Franklin in the present day as we examine his life through both a modern lens and the historical context in which he lived. Support for this course has generously been provided by the SNF Paideia Program at the University of Pennsylvania and the Colton Foundation.
DD
I very well presented course. Factually, short videos with lots of interest and a wide variety of information both regarding Franklin and especially interesting of the times and the life.
AL
Outstanding presentation. Excellent material. My only criticism is the lectures could be overly long considering the limited material that was presented.
RB
Excellent course with good content for discussion but, that has no way of ever being completed because after completing 100% of the course work it does not get marked complete.
JR
Excellent information and insight, enjoyed every section of the course.
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loved this class
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Excellent course with good content for discussion but, that has no way of ever being completed because after completing 100% of the course work it does not get marked complete.
Course does not show as completed and there is no certificate upon completion. This means you cannot add to a profile or resume as having done this course.
I very well presented course. Factually, short videos with lots of interest and a wide variety of information both regarding Franklin and especially interesting of the times and the life.
Outstanding presentation. Excellent material. My only criticism is the lectures could be overly long considering the limited material that was presented.
Excellent information and insight, enjoyed every section of the course.
Excellent, informative course
I loved this course.
certificate
Bravo
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While I loved the videos - I was really hoping for something which required more work and thought on my part. Questions were super easy. Prof clearly loves his subject and that comes across in all the videos.
Interesting course for historians