The course will encourage learners to develop a basic familiarity with social scientific theories and research; acquire a comparative and conceptual perspective for studying global political and social issues; foster social and political literacy and an awareness of the local, national and global challenges that contemporary societies face; attain a broad understanding of the interaction between the individual and society, and how local and global social and political factors shape individual experiences; cultivate a holistic approach that links macro politics and socio-cultural phenomena with everyday life practices.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Develop critically-reasoned responses for existing and emerging national and global socio-political issues drawing on sociology, politics, and other relevant academic disciplines,
2. Identify major theoretical approaches that attempt to understand and offer critical reflections on the major challenges confronting our nation-states and the world,
3. Communicate ideas effectively and sensitively observing the guiding values such as equality, diversity, multiculturality and tolerance,
4. Undertake research project that builds upon appropriate research techniques to investigate national and global challenges that are facing modern individuals and/or societies.