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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The ‘Classical Sociological Theory’ online training program is offered for the students to build their expertise in the field of sociology. This course helps the students develop sociological views and enables them to learn about the socio-cultural and intellectual factors that frame the foundation of sociology. This is an AICTE approved free course provided by Swayam along with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) initiative.

The duration of this online core course is scheduled for a period of twelve weeks and the students of this program will benefit from the sociological insights. The instructor for this course is Dr. R. Santhosh, professor of sociology from the humanities and social sciences department at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

The ‘Classical Sociological Theory’ online course helps the participants receive a course certification with credit points at the end of the course. The learners of this course are provided with online resources and materials for better engagement with the concepts and subject matter.

The Highlights

Online mode
Twelve weeks
Free training
IIT faculty
Core course
Credit points
E-Certificate

Programme Offerings

videos
Lectures
Interviews
Guest lectures
discussions
Books
references
Weekly Assignments
Final Exam
course certificate
Credit Points

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Madras

The ‘Classical Sociological Theory’ certification fee refers to the exam registration fee that should be paid to write the certification exam conducted by Swayam.

Classical Sociological Theory fee structure

Course Fee	Nil
Exam Registration Fee	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate qualifying details

The students of the ‘Classical Sociological Theory’ online course will become eligible for the certification by Swayam after completing the course and assessments with at least 10/25 (25%) in the best 8 out of 12 internal assignments, 30/75(75%) in the final exam with a total average of 40/100.

What you will learn

Knowledge of political scienceKnowledge of SociologyKnowledge of history

The ‘Classical Sociological Theory’ certification syllabus is structured for the students to discuss the following objectives of the course,

Understanding the sociological perspective.
The historic and socio-political background of the emergence of sociology in Europe.
A brief overview of the theorists such as Montesquieu, Comte, Tocqueville, and Herbert Spencer.
Detailed study of thinkers such as Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, and G H Mead.
Structural functionalism, Conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism.
Introduction to the sociological methodology and theoretical traditions.

Who it is for

Social WorkerHigh School TeacherTeacherResearch Associate

The ‘Classical Sociological Theory’ training is developed for candidates who are pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s program in the field of sociology and for the individuals who are preparing for the competitive exams and those keen on knowing about sociology in general.

Admission Details

The registration for the ‘Classical Sociological Theory’ certification classes is done online through the course website.

Step 1: Find the course page using the link,

https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_hs98/preview

Step 2: Click on the ‘Register/Sign-In’ option.

Step 3: Fill in the registration details.

Step 4: Start the course.

Application Details

Individuals applying for the ‘Classical Sociological Theory’ online certification program should enter their Swayam account details on the form in the case of already having an account or can register for a new course account by entering the basic registration details. The candidates can also join the program with the help of Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account IDs.

The Syllabus

Introduction to sociology; uniqueness of sociological perspective

The historical context of the emergence of sociology: European Enlightenment

August Comte, Herbert Spencer, and early thinkers of modernity

Karl Marx

Karl Marx

Emile Durkheim

Emile Durkheim

Max Weber

Max Weber

GH Mead

Classical theory and methodological orientations in sociology

Sociology and modernity: wrapping up and conclusion

Evaluation process

The students interested in getting the ‘Classical Sociological Theory’ certification by Swayam should write the end-term proctored exam conducted at the allotted exam centers.
The registration and payment for the exam are done online through the course website.
The qualifying mark for the exam is 30/75(75%).