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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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IS

Jul 10, 2021

The course was great. The professor was very excited about the thing he was teaching and that makes me more interested in the lecture. got a great insight about the classical sociology.

SK

Apr 27, 2020

Nice course , the Professor has delivered each lecture very interestingly. It provides basic understanding and relevance of Classical sociological theories to contemporary studies too. Thank you.

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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 steve b

Aug 18, 2024

Incredible course taught by a fantastic teacher! Really got me interested in the discipline!

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 Malika K

Apr 18, 2025

Loved the teacher and the storytelling was excellent! Look forward using my new knowledges!

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 P R G

Dec 6, 2024

Clear explanation by Bart, wide range of topics giving a good introduction to the subject.

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.

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 R T

Apr 28, 2020

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