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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 (IITM) |
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
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
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%).
Instructors
IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This certification course is provided by Swayam.
The online training is conducted for twelve weeks.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
You will not be given any support with regard to career opportunities in this training.
You can earn three credit points with this certification.