Skills you'll gain

There are 9 modules in this course

This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will offer the participants an introduction into the most important classical sociological readings between the 18th and 20th century. Highly influential social science scholars, such as Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim, will be discussed during 8 sessions. Combined with small tests, based on the video’s and recommended readings, the participants will be encouraged to dive deeply into the complex texts and get familiar with classical sociological concepts that are still very relevant today.

Session 2: Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733) and Adam Smith (1723-1790)

Session 3: Auguste Comte (1798-1857)

Session 4: Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859)

Session 5: Karl Marx (1818-1883)

Session 6: Émile Durkheim (1858-1917)

Session 7: Max Weber (1864-1920)

Session 8: Norbert Elias (1897-1990)

Classical Sociological Theory Final Test

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