Sociology

Courses, lessons, textbooks, simulations, and more

MIT Open Courseware has undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology. Course formats vary, but some include, lecture videos, activities, assignments, discussions, and online resources for further study.

MIT Open Courseware has undergraduate and graduate courses related to society topics . Course formats vary, but some include, lecture videos, activities, assignments, discussions, and online resources for further study.

The Open University (OU) Learning Space has, sociology units to explore. The units have user ratings, time it takes to complete the unit, and level of use indicated on the page. In order to use the complete courses and users need to sign in to keep track of courses. This site offers learning tools, such as knowledge maps and journals and students can print materials to view them.

Free online lectures, courses, and journals.

"Introduction to Sociology 2e adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories. The textbook presents section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways."

A collection of open textbooks from British Columbia, this site provides access to a variety of sociology titles.

The Open Textbook Library provides a growing catalog of free, peer-reviewed, and openly-licensed textbooks. A growing network of higher education institutions and systems are supporting the library and the adoption of open textbooks. Text books for sociology.

Text. The chapters in the book include Marx and Engels, Durkheim, Weber, and Early American Sociology. Oregon State University

"The book is a realistic but motivating look at the many issues that are facing our society today." University of Minnesota Libraries

TED Talks from experts.

Videos from the Everyday Sociology blog

Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, and the biases that shape our choices.
Hidden Brain links research from psychology and neurobiology with findings from economics, anthropology, and sociology, among other fields.