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Classical Sociological Theory

This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will offer the participants an introduction into the most important classical sociological readings between the 18th a...
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Classical Sociological Theory
Platform: Coursera
Video: 6h 31m
Language: English

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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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Who will teach this course? Can I trust Bart van Heerikhuizen ?

Bart van Heerikhuizen has created 1 courses that got 396 reviews which are generally positive. Bart van Heerikhuizen has taught 79,245 students and received a 4.95 average review out of 396 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Bart van Heerikhuizen is an instructor that you can trust.
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
University of Amsterdam
Bart van Heerikhuizen teaches Classical and Modern Sociology. He studied sociology at the University of Amsterdam and received his PhD from the same university in 1987. From 1998 to 2002 he was the chairman of the Dutch Sociological Association and he is currently the editor in chief of the Dutch sociology magazine, Sociology. Dr. Bart van Heerikhuizen is a more than experienced teacher. After more than 40 years he switched the lecture hall for a small studio with a camera. Passionately he explains why Classical Sociological Theory is still so important.

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Platform: Coursera
Video: 6h 31m
Language: English

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