Emile Durkheim
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- Emile Durkheim taught at the University of Bordeaux. There, he developed the first university sociology course.
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- Welcome, my name is Emile Durkheim, but you will address me as Professor or Professor Durkheim. I am the professor here at the University of Bordeaux Here, you will be taking the best sociology course in the country.
- Professor, isn't this the only university sociology course in the country? You invented it remember?
- Today class, we're going to learn about Functionalism. Functionalism is the idea that shared beliefs and values are what hold society together. Personally, I believe that the function of religion maintains social order.
- Now that I understand Functionalism, can we learn more about you?
- Sure! I was born in France, and I helped contribute to sociology in many ways. One way was by being the first to apply methods of science to the study of society. Another way was by help defining and establishing the field of sociology as an academic discipline. Now, I could talk about me all day, but class is almost over. Remember, pop quiz on the study of suicide on Monday!
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