SOC.SS.1.B

Identify leading sociologists in the field of social science, including Auguste Comte, Emile Durkheim, Herbert Spencer, Max Weber, and Karl Marx, and interpret their contributions to the foundation of sociology.

Sociology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
leading sociologistssocial scienceAuguste ComteEmile DurkheimHerbert SpencerMax WeberKarl Marxcontributionsfoundation of sociology
Skills
  • identify (leading sociologists in social science) #dok1
  • interpret (contributions of leading sociologists to the foundation of sociology) #dok2
  • connect (theoretical perspectives with the work of key sociologists) #dok2
  • summarize (the foundational ideas of major sociologists) #dok2
  • compare (contributions of different sociologists to sociology's foundation) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify leading sociologists such as Auguste Comte, Emile Durkheim, Herbert Spencer, Max Weber, and Karl Marx. #dok1
  • I can recognize foundational contributions to the field of sociology by notable figures. #dok1
  • I can interpret how each sociologist’s contributions helped to establish the foundation of sociology. #dok2
  • I can describe the main ideas proposed by leading sociologists and connect them to the development of sociology. #dok2
  • I can compare the foundational work of different sociologists in shaping sociology as a field. #dok2
  • I can summarize the impact of each sociologist’s theoretical perspective on sociology. #dok2
Big Ideas
  • Sociology as a field developed through the foundational contributions of key thinkers, each bringing unique perspectives and concepts.
  • Understanding the origins of sociology involves analyzing the ideas and impact of leading sociologists and how their work established the discipline.
Essential Questions
  • Who are the primary figures that contributed to the foundation of sociology?
  • What unique contributions did each leading sociologist make to sociology?
  • How did the ideas of these sociologists influence the development and direction of sociology as a field?
  • In what ways do the perspectives of Comte, Durkheim, Spencer, Weber, and Marx compare and contrast?
  • Why is it important to study the contributions of these sociologists when learning about the field of sociology?