On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1) Understand the origin, historical development and contemporary manifestation of some of the principal challenges which confront contemporary societies
2) Appreciate the contribution that the social sciences (together, as a whole and from their different disciplines and perspectives) make to understanding and responding to these issues
3) Appreciate how similar social challenges present in different societal contexts
4) Utilise social science to enhance understanding of their personal lifeworld, local issues and global issues
5) Access and effectively utilise a range of learning resources (online, library, field-based, and classroom based), working both independently and in small groups
