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This course offers an intellectual and scientific orientation regarding the importance of the past for the functioning of the political system and society. The course also attempts to sensitize students to the elements of historical change that one encounters in all political processes and realities. The subject seeks to develop theoretical and methodological knowledge among the students. Another objective is to develop analytical capacities and substantive knowledge among students.

PART 1. CONCEPTUAL AND METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK 1. What is historical sociology? 2. Research design in comparative sociology PART 2. INSTITUTIONS AND CENTRAL TOPICS IN HISTORICAL SOCIOLOGY 3. Types of social power and the evolution of empires 4. Organizational sources of the modern state 5. Political institutions and social revolutions 6. Cultural and economic factors in the birth of capitalism 7. Social structure and political modernization 8. Socio-economic inequalities and the welfare state 9. Political opportunities, frames and collective action 10. Structural changes and political cleavages 11. Cultural and political origins of civil society 12. The world society theory

1. Theoretical and Practical Classes. In these classes the knowledge that students are expected to acquire is presented. Students will be introduced to basic texts that will serve sa points of reference for following the class and for the assignments and written work of the class. Student capacities will be developed through exercises and workshops as well as evaluative tests. 2. Individual and group tutorials for students. 3. Individual and group assignments for students. Method 1. Theoretical classes focused on concepts, bibliography and other pedagogical materials and instruments. Method 2. Practical classes. Resolution of practical cases and problems offered by the professor. Method 3. Tutorials. Individual and group meetings with the professor.