What will you in the Classical Sociological Theory Course
Explore foundational sociological theories from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Analyze the works of key thinkers such as Karl Marx, Max Weber, Émile Durkheim, Auguste Comte, and others.
Understand concepts like capitalism, rationalization, functionalism, social facts, and the division of labor.
Apply classical theories to contemporary social issues and structures.
Develop critical thinking skills through engagement with complex sociological texts and concepts.
Program Overview
1. Classical Sociological Theory – An Introduction
Duration: 1 hour
Introduction to the field of classical sociological theory.
Historical roots and relevance in modern societies.
Overview of course aims and structure.
2. Bernard Mandeville and Adam Smith
Duration: 1 hour
Examination of Mandeville’s “The Fable of the Bees” and its influence on Adam Smith.
Discussion on the division of labor and industrialization.
3. Auguste Comte
Duration: 1 hour
Exploration of Comte’s positivism and the “law of three stages.”
Understanding Comte’s vision for sociology as a science
4. Alexis de Tocqueville
Duration: 1 hour
Analysis of Tocqueville’s insights on democracy and equality.
Relevance of his work in understanding modern political systems.
5. Karl Marx
Duration: 1 hour
Study of Marx’s theories on capitalism, class struggle, and alienation.
Impact of Marxism on contemporary sociological thought.
6. Émile Durkheim
Duration: 1 hour
Investigation into Durkheim’s concepts of social facts, solidarity, and suicide.
Durkheim’s methodological contributions to sociology.
7. Max Weber
Duration: 1 hour
Understanding Weber’s ideas on rationalization, bureaucracy, and the “Protestant Ethic.”
Weber’s approach to social action and interpretive sociology.
8. Norbert Elias
Duration: 1 hour
Introduction to Elias’s process sociology and the civilizing process.
Discussion on long-term social developments and self-constraint.
9. Final Test
Duration: 30 minutes
Comprehensive assessment covering all course material.
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Job Outlook
Sociologists and Social Researchers: Deepen theoretical foundations for academic or applied research.
Educators and Lecturers: Enhance curriculum with classical sociological perspectives.
Policy Analysts and Public Administrators: Apply sociological theories to inform policy development and implementation.
Nonprofit and NGO Professionals: Understand societal structures to better address social issues.
Students and Academics: Prepare for advanced studies in sociology and related fields.
Specification: Classical Sociological Theory
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