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About the 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....

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SS

Jan 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.

DT

Oct 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.

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By Luisa F D M

Jun 22, 2020

The contents of the course were very useful, a great introduction to classical sociological theory

By Nooh B

May 8, 2020

Great course and an absolutely amazing instructor. I look forward to seeing more courses from him.

By Benjamin L

Nov 1, 2022

Very clear and helpful. I particularly enjoyed the focus on getting into reading primary sources.

By Madhur S

Jul 28, 2021

Really enjoyed this course and developed an interest in sociology. The professor was really good.

By Marlene C

May 15, 2020

This course is incredible, it helps you to understand the author and the theory without problems.

By Michalina P

Dec 4, 2016

It was a pleasure to take this journey through classical sociology with this charismatic teacher.

By Justin

Jun 5, 2016

Thank you so much. Concise and very insightful, it did make me want to read more of the classics!

By Kidus F

Apr 10, 2023

Well structured, Very accessible. I 100% recommend it to anyone who's starting out in Sociology.

By Tatevik M

Mar 28, 2022

A very interesting and easy to listen interpretation of classic theorists! Thank you, professor!

By Ayesha G

Oct 24, 2021

The professor was EXCELLENT. This was the first online course I'd tried and I really lucked out.

By Arturo C R

Mar 20, 2016

Very interesting course. I really liked the way it is organized and the way the teachear speaks.

By Syed H R

Apr 26, 2020

A wonderful Lecturer, explains the theories in such a way that is extremely easy to understand.

By Charlotte L

Aug 21, 2019

The course was brilliant. An accurate reflection of reading times would be nice to have though!

By Tan W X

Jul 10, 2018

Great introduction to all the classical sociologists and great way of teaching their theories!

By Francisco S

Jul 2, 2016

It's probably the best introductory course to classical sociological thinkers I've ever taken.

By Mary B

May 7, 2020

I love it, they sais something about the New Sociology theories. Is that being offered still

By Valerii A

Sep 20, 2021

Great couse for beginners and for those who want to sort out their non-systematic knowledge

By Stephanie B

Jul 15, 2017

I loved it, I´m fascinated to understand how processes, theories and these theorists worked.

By Chow K M

May 29, 2022

There are not many courses that augment skills of the mind's eye; and this is one of them.

By Shwetha S

Sep 20, 2019

Theoretically heavy but explained so well. I had so much fun with this. Highly recommended.

By Saúl A

Oct 7, 2018

El curso tiene una claridad expositiva sobresaliente y una muy buena síntesis de contenidos

By Tin H C

Nov 17, 2015

Excellent course to learn classical social theory. The teacher is wonderful. Thank you.

By Rocio S

Jun 29, 2023

This is the most important course for me, because I discovered my passion in SOCIOLOGY.

By Jac T G

Aug 22, 2020

loved it - a great mix of videos and readings. The lecturer was engaging and excellent.

By thobela c

May 27, 2020

This course is indeed eye-opening to those passionate to study this science of society.