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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....

Top reviews

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 ROJO O L J

Oct 31, 2021

I really enjoyed the course. The proffessor was very near and I could feel his passion

By Amanda

Jun 25, 2022

Incredible learning journey with a very empathic and inspirational teacher! 6 stars!

By Eunice K

Nov 4, 2021

Interesting and inspiring course. Tutor explains the concepts thoroughly and clearly

By Mr. A T - L P S

Apr 28, 2020

Amazing course with amazing senior Professor. Every bit of time in rightly invested.

By Nurzada K

Dec 10, 2019

It is a brief review of some classical sociological theories. Love it! Very helpful!

By Linh N

Jan 15, 2017

Short, easy to understand lectures with a great lecturer. Thank you for this course!

By Luis A

Aug 24, 2015

Excelent contents, it is exactly the same that I learnt at University of El Salvador

By Mariam M

Mar 24, 2021

A mind-blowing experience with coursera. I have learned many out-of-the-box things.

By Milena H

Nov 26, 2020

The professor is extremely interesting, and honestly makes this course lots of fun!

By Harini N

Jul 8, 2020

Amazing course and it was helpful to get a better insight about the subject matter.

By Denisov A

Dec 31, 2019

This course can help to develop an interest in sociology. Very charismatic teacher.

By Nguyen T T T

Oct 21, 2021

This course makes me fall in love with sociology. The teacher teaches really well.

By Manuel D R A

Oct 10, 2021

Un excelente y valioso aprendizaje acerca de la ciencia que consiste la Sociología

By Kevin L (

Jul 7, 2021

Very clear demonstration on how sociological thoughts improved throughout history.

By manuel a

Aug 10, 2020

simplemente excelente, las explicaciones, las lecturas todo estuvo muy bien hecho.

By Scott N

Apr 21, 2019

Fantastic course and tutor. Eagerly anticipating Contemporary Sociological Theory!

By Jane J W

Aug 28, 2018

Brief yet clear introduction to classical sociological theories and sociologists.

By Victor A A V

Nov 1, 2020

Excellent exposition. A great deal of material compressed together in this MOOC.

By Alejandra G

Oct 22, 2020

Excellent course to know a little bit more about classical sociological authors!

By Sandeep

Aug 2, 2021

Excellent Knowledge and information shared into this topic. I enjoyed learning!

By Leon H

Oct 18, 2020

Every philosopher shoul also have a look at sociological theories and thinking.

By Varun K

Aug 5, 2020

Very detailed,yet crisp and has been presented in the best understandable form.

By Bikash B C

Apr 10, 2020

Beautifully and clearly modeled classical approaches in the field of sociology.

By jiashaoru

May 12, 2016

Witty and interesting! Exactly that kind of open course I'm looking for online!

By Ahmad R

Nov 27, 2017

perfect i have a lot from this course. i love that

i am very thank full to Sir