Theory Classical Sociology Theory Course

The study of this course is focused on two things, namely: First, forming students‘ schemata about the growth and development of Sociological theories which began in the Ancient Greek Ages, the Middle Ages, the 19th Century, and grew rapidly in the 20th Century. Classical Sociology theories are discussed starting from the definition of theory, theory construction, biography, social, economic and political context, influencing thoughts, and propositions, as well as criticism of theory. The thoughts and theories discussed range from the thoughts of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Saint Augustine, Thomas van Aquinas, the theories of Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, Vilvredo Pareto, and Antonio Gramsci. Second, provide learning experiences for students to theoretically examine social problems developing in society. The study was written in paper form and presented using power point. This course uses an expository and explanatory approach.