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.
Classical Sociological Theory
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University of Amsterdam
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Semana
1Session 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.
8 videos (Total 45 min), 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
Semana
2Session 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.
7 videos (Total 44 min), 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
Semana
3Session 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).
8 videos (Total 48 min), 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
Semana
4Session 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.
8 videos (Total 48 min), 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
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Melhores avaliações
por DT•Oct 29th 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 EB•Feb 15th 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.
Instrutores
Bart van Heerikhuizen
Dr.Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Sobre University of Amsterdam
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