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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 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 T

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 James B K

Sep 26, 2024

loved it. It was a fantastic refresher to my studies from when I was younger.

By Ahmad R

Nov 27, 2017

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

i am very thank full to Sir

By JG V W

Jun 19, 2017

Great course. Simple and concise, but at the same time complete for its level.

By Kardelen K Ş

Dec 19, 2015

One of the best MOOCs I've taken so far. I've fallen in love with this series.

By Amelia F H

Oct 19, 2024

Kursus ini sangat bermanfaat dan saya sangat menikmati materi yang diajarkan.

By Evelyn

Apr 28, 2022

The course is interesting and the tasks are not so difficult for a beginner.

By Yong S

Apr 18, 2020

excellent course giving a broad and fascinating view on classical sociology!

By Ricardo H S d S C

Oct 6, 2016

Looking forward for the Modern Sociological Theory course that was promised.

By Keerti S

Oct 6, 2024

It was a wonderful experience. A brilliant professor . Learned very well .

By Sahani C

Sep 1, 2020

Excellent course to gained a thorough knowledge about sociological theory.

By Simran P

Jul 31, 2020

This is definitely one of the best courses, super interesting and helpful.

By doğa d u

Jan 4, 2016

It was really a perfect course. Thanks to Prof. Heerikhuizen and his team.

By Xiaomeng W

Dec 26, 2020

very inspiring lecturer, well organized content and well scripted lecture

By Mrunal V

May 17, 2020

Loved the explanation and insights.Truly remarkable.Helped me think a lot

By Dan

Jan 12, 2020

Good foundational course to start exploring classical sociological texts.

By Alexandra F

Mar 4, 2018

I have enjoyed this course. It is very well structured and easy to follow

By Mathieu G

Oct 31, 2017

Good course for building a sociological culture through its main thinkers