UW-Milwaukee: L&S Freshman Scholars Seminars

Fall 2008 Seminars

Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism

Mark Mantyh, Lecturer

This course is designed to help first year students understand the many ways in which the culture of capitalism defines and shapes their lives and the nature of their life experience. It is also designed to help them understand how the culture of capitalism is related to global social problems. We all live in the culture of capitalism, yet rarely do most people question its legitimacy or the many ways in which it affects our beliefs, our behavior, and our day to day experience.

This seminar will focus on the origins and nature of capitalism as an economic system in a way that offers a very accessible, yet sophisticated understanding of how capitalism emerged over the last 500 years, and how over that period a culture and society originating for the most part in Europe, and dedicated to the idea that trade and consumption are the ultimate source of well-being, began to expand to all parts of the globe.

Mark Mantyh received his MA in Sociology, and his PhD in Urban Studies here at UWM. He teaches courses in Introductory Sociology, Criminology, Social Change, and Collective Behavior. He also helped to establish the Internship in Sociology Program in 1999, and has been the Program Co-ordinator since it's inception. His own research includes the study of urban neighborhoods, public defender systems, and Third World political economy. He alternates living in Cudahy, WI, a block from Lake Michigan, and in a renovated bungalow on the shore of Lake Michigan in Kewaunee, WI. His favorite pastimes include trout fishing on the inland streams of southwestern Wisconsin, carpentry, and spending time on the beaches of Lake Michigan.

Number: SOCIOL 193, SEM 001
Credits: 3SS
Time: TR 11:00am-12:15pm
Place: BOL B76
Class Number: 60251

College in the City: Pupils, Places and Politics

Mary Ann Czarnezki, Senior Lecturer

Your sociological adventure will begin by studying the past. You will learn about the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), its predecessor institutions, and the city of Milwaukee. Your exploration will continue as you discover the rich human and physical resources UWM and Milwaukee have available to enhance your educational experience. You will also become familiar with the political process and engage in its unfolding. Finally, while gaining a greater understanding of college life and the world in which you live, you will refine your educational plans, solidifying your position in the UWM academic community and preparing yourself for the many career opportunities that are within your grasp.

Mary Ann Czarnezki, Ph.D., is a sociologist, who strives to provide students with a safe environment in which to explore their thoughts and ideas, and increase their knowledge of themselves and society. Her research and instructional interests are social institutions, such as the educational, health and political systems, and their impact on the lives of children, youth and families. Dr. Czarnezki has been a hospital administrator and a legal advocate. She is also a Clinical Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. Mary Ann is committed to improving the lives of students and the residents of Milwaukee.

Number: SOCIOL 193, SEM 002
Credits: 3SS
Time: TR 3:30pm-4:45pm
Place: LUB S165
Class Number: 60254

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