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How did a peace treaty signed by an English king in 1215 become such an important symbol of liberty and human rights around the world? This free online course will start by looking at the events that led to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, before examining the role the Magna Carta has played in shaping history – from American independence to liberation movements around the world. Finally, we will look at the relevance of the Magna Carta to the 21st century. At each step of the course, our video tutor and team of educators will guide you through the topic and introduce a language focus, by looking at some examples of English in use in videos and texts. Short quizzes will help you check your understanding and you’ll be asked to join discussions with other learners around the world...

Sarah Gale Senior Ceremonies and Registration Manager Marginalised Carta Democracy is 800 years old this year and I'm both disappointed and saddened that my daughter's school has done nothing yet to celebrate the birth of democracy after the momentous occasion when the Magna Carta was signed. When I asked her Headteacher if any special activities or celebrations were planned, I was informed that she would get back to me after speaking to the Humanities Teacher.  Surely a Head should know the answer?! The Magna Carta (Latin for the Great Charter) is a constitution agreed by King John of England and has been taken as the foundational rule of law – chiefly because King John promised that he would stop throwing people in dungeons whenever he wished. King John was apparently an evil and much disliked monarch, but then the medieval historians who chronicled his reign were said to be pretty evil too – so who knows just how horrid he really wa...

  About the course How did a peace treaty signed by an English king in 1215 become such an important symbol of liberty and human rights around the world? This free online course will start by looking at the events that led to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, before examining the role the Magna Carta has played in shaping history – from American independence to liberation movements around the world. Finally, we will look at the relevance of the Magna Carta to the 21st century. At each step of the course, our video tutor and team of educators will guide you through the topic and introduce a language focus, by looking at some examples of English in use in videos and texts. ...