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.
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Teoria Sociológica Clássica
Universidade de Amsterdã
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Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
2 horas para concluir
Session 1: Classical Sociological Theory - An Introduction
In this session the field of classical sociological theory will be introduced. It explains the historical roots of sociology. It shows you why classical sociological theories are still important in modern societies and it explains the Aims and Claims of this Course.
2 horas para concluir
8 vídeos (Total 45 mín.), 3 leituras, 1 teste
8 videos
1.2 Implicit Theories in Everyday Life5min
1.3 What is Sociological Theory?4min
1.4 Founding Fathers5min
1.5 Sociology in the Modern Industrial Age5min
1.6 Linking Classical to Contemporary Theories6min
1.7 The Sociological Theoretical Field6min
1.8 Aims and Claims of this Course5min
3 leituras
Welcome note10min
Transcripts10min
Classical Sociological Theory - An Introduction10min
1 exercício prático
Classical Sociological Theory - An Introduction20min
1 hora para concluir
Session 2: Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733) and Adam Smith (1723-1790)
This session explains the work of Adam Smith. It shows you how a poem written by Bernard Mandeville inspired Adam Smith. Adam Smith's theory shines light on the consequences of industrialization. You will learn what the consequences are of the Division of Labour.
1 hora para concluir
7 vídeos (Total 44 mín.), 1 leitura, 1 teste
7 videos
2.2 The Invisible Hand6min
2.3 The Division of Labour5min
2.4 The Wealth of Nations6min
2.5 Exchange and Self-interest5min
2.6 Social Stratification6min
2.7 The Importance of Adam Smith6min
1 leituras
Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733) and Adam Smith (1723-1790)10min
1 exercício prático
Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733) and Adam Smith (1723-1790)20min
1 hora para concluir
Session 3: Auguste Comte (1798-1857)
This session will cover the author of the word “sociology”, August Comte. He often engaged in theorizing the social world in order to attempt to discover invariant laws. Terms like “positivism”, “the law of the three stages” and “Functionalism” are prominent topics in this session. Comte believed that positivism could both advance science (theory) and change the ways people live their lives (practice).
1 hora para concluir
8 vídeos (Total 48 mín.), 1 leitura, 1 teste
8 videos
3.2 The Law of the Three Stages of the Human Mind7min
3.3 Sociology as a Means to Establish Social Harmony5min
3.4 The Law of the Classification of Sciences6min
3.5 Religious Thought as Starting Point5min
3.6 Comte’s Religion of Humanity6min
3.7 Early Functionalism5min
3.8 The Importance of Auguste Comte5min
1 leituras
Auguste Comte (1798-1857)10min
1 exercício prático
Auguste Comte (1798-1857)24min
1 hora para concluir
Session 4: Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859)
Tocqueville’s works shaped 19th-century discussions of liberalism and equality, and were rediscovered in the 20th century as sociologists debated the causes and cures of tyranny and revolutions. His famous work “Democracy in America” remains widely read and even more widely quoted. This session will cover Tocqueville’s most important ideas.
1 hora para concluir
8 vídeos (Total 48 mín.), 1 leitura, 1 teste
8 videos
4.2 An Aristocratic Perspective6min
4.3 On Democratisation6min
4.4 The Dominance of the Middle-Class5min
4.5 The Dangers of Centralisation5min
4.6 Grassroots Politics as the Heart of Democracy6min
4.7 ‘Revolutions Will Become Rare’5min
4.8 Tocqueville’s Predictions5min
1 leituras
Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859)10min
1 exercício prático
Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859)24min
Avaliações
Principais avaliações do TEORIA SOCIOLÓGICA CLÁSSICA
por SSJan 6, 2019
Simple,neat and interesting way of explaining the content. Didn't get bored. Good refreshment if you already know the stuff and good introduction if you are new to sociology. Professor is really nice.
por DTOct 28, 2018
This is a course which helps you understand the origin of Sociology. The content of this course includes all the sociologists who played a great role, also the lectures are delivered in a superb way.
por EBFeb 14, 2018
Great course, absolutely loved the teacher and his passion and how he explains difficult notions with so much ease. I would definitely recommend this course, it is a great first look into sociology.
por RBMar 9, 2020
Very interesting course with a good teachers. enjoyed the video's, not too long but a good indepth session on the topic. wondering if the Modern Sociological Theory MooC will be as good as this one
por NKSep 12, 2017
I found it very informative . the course is so captivating that it hold the reader till the end . I hope to enroll more to such courses in future . Waiting for the module on modern sociologists.
por KKAug 26, 2017
i began this class to review more of de Tocqueville and still have not had time to do so; however, i still prefer TocQ to all of these other thinkers. Wonderful experience... thank so much!!! <3
por ZMNov 22, 2016
Love this course. I really obtained new insight of those theorists. Thank you Dr. Bart and producers of this course! I will definitly come back to your contemprary sociological theory course.
por HPDec 7, 2016
It gives a Top notch understanding of Classical Sociology in a very easily understandable language ; enormous examples and good animation by a very knowledgeable professor who enjoys teaching
por MSMar 8, 2018
Awesome course, very clearly structured, nicely presented and interesting. Sociological theories relate to so many aspects of daily life - it's good to take some time to study the classics!
por DSep 29, 2018
An amazing and interesting course to grasp the very basics of sociological theory. Clear and deep ideas of the authors are explained with interesting examples and motivating readings!!!
por MSJul 25, 2017
Loved the teacher, really explained things well. You could tell he really loved the subject he was teaching, which makes me love the subject even more. I'll be taking his next MOOC
por ISSep 23, 2017
Amazing course. I wish indeed there is another one for contemporary sociological theories. The professor is superb. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in sociology.
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