AL
5.0Reviewed Mar 12, 2026
Outstanding presentation. Excellent material. My only criticism is the lectures could be overly long considering the limited material that was presented.
loved this class
, but no certificate
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Benjamin Franklin and His World
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.
Status: Cultural Diversity
Status: Social Justice
BeginnerCourse12 hours
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RB
4.0Reviewed Nov 21, 2023
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.
DD
5.0Reviewed Jan 29, 2026
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.
JR
5.0Reviewed Feb 18, 2023
Excellent information and insight, enjoyed every section of the course.
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Heather Lashier
5.0
Reviewed Feb 1, 2023Ron Blyseth
4.0
Reviewed Nov 22, 2023Excellent 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.
Beircheart Boose (Beir)
1.0
Reviewed Aug 5, 2025Course 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.
David Delorme
5.0
Reviewed Jan 30, 2026I 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.
Andrew Locke
5.0
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026Outstanding presentation. Excellent material. My only criticism is the lectures could be overly long considering the limited material that was presented.
John Reding
5.0
Reviewed Feb 19, 2023Excellent information and insight, enjoyed every section of the course.
Paul B. O'Kelly
5.0
Reviewed Aug 7, 2023Excellent, informative course
Jacqueline A O'Brien
5.0
Reviewed Feb 23, 2024I loved this course.
Dakota S
5.0
Reviewed Apr 7, 2026certificate
KIP BROWN
5.0
Reviewed Dec 31, 2022Bravo
Dakota
5.0
Reviewed Mar 23, 2026100
Stefany Vivi
5.0
Reviewed Jan 7, 2024ok
Lori H
4.0
Reviewed Jan 18, 2026While 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.
Himmatpreet Kaur
4.0
Reviewed Jan 19, 2025Interesting course for historians