Identify the problems confronting different minorities during this period of economic and social change, and describe the solutions to these problems. 

Explain the significance of social, economic, and political issues during the period 1980 to the present and how these issues affected individuals and organizations. 

Analyze the physical and human factors involved in conflicts and violence related to nationalist, racial, ethnic, religious, economic, political, and/or resource issues in various parts of the world, over time. Assess the human and physical environmental consequences of the conflicts identified for study.