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Introduction to the Program
A 100% online Postgraduate certificate that will introduce you to the Sociological Perspective and the 20th century main authors”
From the profound ambitions of Auguste Comte, the impulse of Marx Webber's theories of action or Hannah Arendt's writings on totalitarianism, the Sociological Perspective has found rigorous and scientific lines of study that allow us to understand society.
It is therefore essential, as in any science, to delve into the classical theories in order to be able to relate the different thoughts that make up Sociology.
That is why the professional who wishes to progress in the field of Sociology must undoubtedly master the different approaches, extract the main theses of each of them, compare them and understand how thought has been generated in this science throughout the twentieth century. In this context, this university degree created by TECH is born to offer students the most relevant information in the field of Sociological Perspective.
To this end, TECH has designed a study plan whose syllabus has a theoretical-practical approach, which will lead students in only 300 hours to achieve intensive and productive learning. This will also be possible thanks to the attractive and enriching multimedia content provided by this program, which can be accessed 24 hours a day, from any computer, tablet or cell phone with an internet connection.
In addition, with the Relearning system, the graduate will be able to advance in a much more natural and progressive way through the syllabus and reduce the long hours of study and memorization. In this attractive way, they will be able to achieve optimal learning.
In this way, the professional has an excellent opportunity to deepen their knowledge through a university program, which does not require attendance, nor does it have classes with fixed schedules. These facilities also make it possible to combine a Postgraduate certificate, which is at the academic forefront, with the most demanding responsibilities.
Enroll now in a program that will introduce you to the classic debates and fundamental concepts of Sociology”
This Postgraduate certificate in Sociological Perspective contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:
- The development of case studies presented by Course in Sociology and social processes
- The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
- Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
- Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
- Theoretical lessons, questions to the course, discussion forums on controversial issues and individual reflection papers
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
With this Postgraduate certificate, delve into the concepts of power, violence and domination from Hannah Arendt's writings”
The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.
Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.
The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned Courses.
An academic option that you can take without attendance or classes with fixed schedules. Enroll now”
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Syllabus
The syllabus of this Postgraduate certificatehas been designed by TECH to offer students, through 2 modules, intensive learning that will lead them to delve into the classical sociological theories formulated by prominent authors such as Comte, Spencer, Marx or Durkheim or contemporary sociological theories and their development to the present day. To this end, the graduate has multimedia pills, reflective readings and case studies that can be easily accessed from any electronic device with an internet connection.
A syllabus that will lead you to investigate the theories of Comte, Spencer, Marx, Durkheim or Arendt”
Module 1. Classical Sociological Theory
1.1. Auguste Comte
1.1.1. The Profound Ambitions of Auguste Comte
1.1.2. Auguste Comte’s Sociology
1.1.3. Theory and Practice
1.1.4. Auguste Comte’s Heritage
1.2. Herbert Spencer
1.2.1. Evolutionism and Social Organicism
1.2.2. The Evolution of Social Institutions
1.2.3. Ethics and Politics
1.3. Karl Marx
1.3.1. Dialethics
1.3.2. The Human Potential
1.3.3. Concept of Alienation
1.3.4. Structures of the Capitalist Society
1.3.5. Cultural Aspects of Capitalist Society
1.4. Emile Durkheim
1.4.1. Methodology. Social Facts and Rules of the Method
1.4.2. The Problem with Social Order
1.4.3. The Division of Labor. The Study of Suicide and the Sociology of Religion
1.4.4. Social Reformism The Actor in Durkheim's Thought
1.5. Max Weber
1.5.1. Methodology
1.5.2. History and Sociology
1.5.3. Causality, Ideal Types and Values
1.6. Georg Simmel
1.6.1. Main Concerns
1.6.2. Social Interactions
1.6.3. Social Structures
1.6.4. The Philosophy of Money and the Sociology of Secrecy
1.7. George Herbert Mead
1.7.1. The Priority of Social Issues
1.7.2. The Act and the Signifying Symbols
1.7.3. Mental Processes and Thought
1.7.4. Spirit, Person and Society
1.8. Alfred Schütz
1.8.1. Science and Social World
1.8.2. The World of Life
1.8.3. Spheres of the Social World
1.8.4. Awareness, meanings and motives
1.9. Hannah Arendt
1.9.1. Concept of Power, Violence and Dominance
1.9.2. Idea of Totaliarism
1.9.3. Pluralism
1.10. Erving Goffman
1.10.1. Theoriy of Social Action
1.10.2. Dramaturgical Model
1.10.3. Symbolic Interactionism
Module 2. Contemporary Sociological Theory
2.1. Structural Functionalism and Neo-functionalism
2.1.1. Talcott Parsons
2.1.2. Merton
2.1.3. Theory of Conflict
2.2. Varieties of Neo-Marxian Theory
2.2.1. Economic Determinism
2.2.2. Critical Theory
2.2.3. Post-Marxist Theory
2.3. Systems Theory
2.3.1. Advantages of Theory
2.3.2. General Principles
2.3.3. Applications in the social world
2.4. Symbolic Interactionism
2.4.1. Pragmatism
2.4.2. Behaviorism
2.4.3. Criticism
2.5. Exchange and Rational Choice Theory
2.5.1. Social Psychology of Groups
2.5.2. Theory of Rational Choice
2.5.3. Richard Emerson and his Disciples
2.6. Contemporary Feminist Theory
2.6.1. Feminism from 1960-Present
2.6.2. Varieties of Contemporary Feminist Theory
2.6.3. Sociology of Feminist Knowledge
2.7. Micro-Macro Integration
2.7.1. Micro-Macro Extremism
2.7.2. Integrated sociological paradigm
2.7.3. Subjective Levels of Analysis
2.8. Contemporary Theories of Modernity
2.8.1. Classical Theorists of Modernity
2.8.2. Modernity and its Consequences
2.8.3. Modernity and Identity
2.9. The Macdonalization of Society
2.9.1. New Media and Consumption Models
2.9.2. Globalization
2.10. Ethnomethodology
2.10.1. Definitions
2.10.2. Diversification
2.10.3. Conversational Analysis
This 100% online program will take you to delve into the macdonalization of society, feminism or systems theories through multimedia resources”
Postgraduate Certificate in Sociological Perspective
The understanding of society, its behavior and the dynamics that occur in it are issues of great relevance in today's world. For this reason, at TECH Global University we offer our Postgraduate Certificate in Sociological Perspective, where you can acquire theoretical and practical tools to analyze and understand human behavior in different social contexts. This program is presented in virtual mode and aims to provide a solid and updated training, which allows you to know the main theoretical approaches of sociology and its application in the contemporary world. In this way, you will understand both the structure, functioning and transformations of society, as well as the social phenomena that surround us.
Through a dynamic and participatory approach, our Postgraduate Certificate addresses topics such as culture, social structure, processes of social change, inequality, globalization and diversity. In addition, case studies and research studies will allow you to apply sociological concepts in real contexts. With the support of highly qualified teachers and cutting-edge teaching resources, you will obtain a solid and updated preparation in sociology, which will provide you with a critical and reflective vision of the society in which we live."