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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student should to be able to
  • describe the various issues and problems investigated by classical sociologists
  • describe how these issues were investigated
  • describe transitions from traditional to modern societies
  • explain sociological concepts and theories introduced by classical sociologists
  • apply classical sociological theory in the analysis of current social phenomena

Contents

The course will provide the student¿s with knowledge about core ideas and analytical tools developed by classical sociologists including Marx, Weber, Durkheim.

Themes include:

  • inequality and power
  • social classes and social stratification
  • traditional and modern societies
  • understandings of society
  • action theory

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, group work, and a supervised written assignment. Expected workload is about 270 hours.

Examinations

5 hour individual written school exam. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 7:00:12 AM