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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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Aprox. 16 horas para completar

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Legendas: Inglês, Croata

100% on-line

Comece imediatamente e aprenda em seu próprio cronograma.

Prazos flexíveis

Redefinir os prazos de acordo com sua programação.

Aprox. 16 horas para completar

Sugerido: 20-25 hours...

Inglês

Legendas: Inglês, Croata

Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso

Semana

1

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.

8 vídeos (Total 45 mín.), 3 leituras, 1 teste

8 videos

1.1 What is this course about?5min

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

2

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.

7 vídeos (Total 44 mín.), 1 leitura, 1 teste

7 videos

2.1 The Fable of the Bees7min

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

3

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).

8 vídeos (Total 48 mín.), 1 leitura, 1 teste

8 videos

3.1 Religious and Scientific Knowledge5min

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

4

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.

8 vídeos (Total 48 mín.), 1 leitura, 1 teste

8 videos

4.1 Tocqueville as a Precursor of Modern Sociology5min

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

Semana

5

1 hora para concluir

Session 5: Karl Marx (1818-1883)

The German philosopher, radical economist, and revolutionary leader Karl Marx founded modern "scientific" socialism. His basic ideas, known as Marxism, form the foundation of socialist and communist movements throughout the world. Several topics like alienation, class struggle, and capitalism will be covered in this week's session.

8 vídeos (Total 50 mín.), 1 leitura, 1 teste

8 videos

5.1 The Unexpected Force of Social Thought5min

5.2 Economic Chains of Interdependency6min

5.3 Homo Faber6min

5.4 Alienation6min

5.5 Class Struggle6min

5.6 Caught in the Capitalist System6min

5.7 Class Consciousness5min

5.8 Marx’s Predictions5min

1 leituras

Karl Marx (1818-1883)10min

1 exercício prático

Karl Marx (1818-1883)22min

Semana

6

1 hora para concluir

Session 6: Émile Durkheim (1858-1917)

When thinking of Durkheim, one thinks of social facts. According to Durkheim these social facts are the social structures and cultural norms and values that are external to, and coercive over, individuals. Durkheim argues that two social facts, in particular, influence suicide rates: integration, and regulation. This session will cover the views of Durkheim on topics like solidarity, suicide, and religion.

8 vídeos (Total 51 mín.), 1 leitura, 1 teste

8 videos

6.1 Establishing a New Science5min

6.2 Mechanic and Organic Solidarity6min

6.3 Social Facts7min

6.4 Suicide, a Sociological Study6min

6.5 Egoistic and Altruistic Suicide5min

6.6 Anomic and Fatalistic Suicide6min

6.7 The Elementary Forms of Religious Life6min

6.8 The Social Functions of Religion6min

1 leituras

Émile Durkheim (1858-1917)10min

1 exercício prático

Émile Durkheim (1858-1917)24min

Semana

7

1 hora para concluir

Session 7: Max Weber (1864-1920)

This week shines a light on the work of Max Weber. From social action, verstehen, and ideal types to rationalisation and his famous work on the Protestant Ethic. Weber's theory of society tried to account for the manner in which various symbolic factors take part in establishing social status, stratification and inequality. His influence still runs throughout the realms of politics, religion and economics.

8 vídeos (Total 51 mín.), 1 leitura, 1 teste

8 videos

7.1 Value-Free Sociology6min

7.2 Understanding Social Action7min

7.3 The Ideal Type6min

7.4 Methodological Individualism6min

7.5 The Four Ideal Types of Social Action6min

7.6 The Three Ideal Types of Authority5min

7.7 Rationalisation5min

7.8 The Protestant Ethic and The Spirit of Capitalism6min

1 leituras

Max Weber (1864-1920)10min

1 exercício prático

Max Weber (1864-1920)24min

Semana

8

1 hora para concluir

Session 8: Norbert Elias (1897-1990)

Elias is the last of the Classical Sociologists. Elias' theory focusses on long term trends, with his so called process or figurational sociology. He shows us how the civilisation proces can be explained in terms like Self-Constraint and Figurations.

8 vídeos (Total 54 mín.), 1 leitura, 1 teste

8 videos

8.1 The Last of the Great Classic Sociologists5min

8.2 Introduction to the Civilizing Process6min

8.3 The Social Constraint Towards Self-Constraint8min

8.4 The Conditions of Civilisation6min

8.5 The Importance of Norbert Elias6min

8.6 A Base for Contemporary Studies7min

8.7 Figurational Processes6min

8.8 Classical Sociological Theories: a Focus on Long Term Trends6min

1 leituras

Norbert Elias (1897-1990)10min

1 exercício prático

Norbert Elias (1897-1990)22min

3 horas para concluir

Classical Sociological Theory Final Test

This is the final test. This test contains 87 question. To pass this test you need to answer at least 57 questions correct.

1 teste

1 exercício prático

Final Test2h 54min

Instrutores

Bart van Heerikhuizen

Dr.

Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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