Social Inquiry

• Mission Statement
• Faculty and Staff
• Course Descriptions
• Social Inquiry Contact Information

Mission Statement

The Department of Social Inquiry fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention and embodies respect for divers cultures and multiple voices.  through its contribution to the University's general education program and its major and minor curricula, the department helps students to become life-long learners who seek understanding as a valuable end in its own right.  In particular, the department encourages students to apply reflective and systematic through to the social world using the methodological tools of the social sciences and humanities.  our goal is to produce graduates who approach their lives, both as professionals and as responsible members of local and global communities, with reason and creativity.  The Department offers majors and minors in Sociology, Political Science, History and Broadfield Social Studies, along with minors in Anthropology, Global Studies, Philosophy and Gender Studies.

Faculty and Staff

Adams, Sarah LaChance - Asst. Professor of Philosophy

Augsburger, Deborah - Asst Prof, Anthropology

Bahm, Karl - Professor, History

Christian, Cindy - Sr Lecturer, Political Science

Dalpiaz, Brenda - Academic Dept Associate

Dokhanchi, Khalil (Haji) - Professor, Political Science

Edwards, Eric - Asst Professor, Sociology

Evans, Brianna - Senior Lecturer - SI

Gan, Cheong Soon - Assistant Professor

Gilbert, Greg - Senior Lecturer - SI

Johnson, Marshall - Professor, Sociology

Leopold, Theresa - Senior Lecturer, Sociology

Mansbach, Daniela - Assistant Professor, Poli Sci

Mulholland, Susan - Sr Lecturer, Anthropology

Prescott, Jill - Lecturer, Social Studies

Riker-Coleman, Erik - Senior Lectures

Shonk Jr, Kenneth - Asst Professor, Social Studies

Sipress, Joel - Professor, History

Smith, Robert - Senior Lecturer

Starratt, Priscilla - Professor, History

Trine, Mari - Senior Lecturer

Von Hagel, Alisa - Asst. Professor

Course Descriptions

Go to: ANTH - AnthropologyHIST - HistorySOCI - Sociology

ANTH - Anthropology
Catalog Nbr.	Course Title/Course Topics	Credits
ANTH 699	Independent Study	1.00 - 4.00
	Supervised independent study and/or research in Anthropology. Prior contract with instructor is required.
	Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of ANTH 101 and instructor consent.
	Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand
HIST - History
Catalog Nbr.	Course Title/Course Topics	Credits
HIST 589	History Elective	1.00 - 14.00
	Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
HIST 695	Special and Student Initiated Seminar	1.00 - 3.00
	This department offers a specially designed seminar or student-initiated seminar when interest warrants. In certain circumstances this course can be adapted to serve as the capstone experience. For further information see Special or Student-Initiated Seminar in the index of this catalog. Code will depend on topic selected.
	Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand
HIST 698	Study Abroad	1.00 - 5.00
	Field trips designed to give students direct experiences in foreign countries. Each program includes preparatory reading, orientation meetings, a faculty-supervised study tour, and a detailed written evaluation of learning situations associated with the instructor. With consent of the department chair and content adaptation, programs provided by other agencies can be considered for this credit. Code depends on region visited.
	Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand
HIST 699	Independent Study	1.00 - 3.00
	For advanced students majoring or minoring in History who have shown themselves capable of independent work. Each student is directed by a faculty member chosen by the student. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair. Code will depend on topic selected.
	Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand
SOCI - Sociology
Catalog Nbr.	Course Title/Course Topics	Credits
SOCI 699	Independent Study	1.00 - 4.00
	Supervised independent study and/or research in Sociology. Required prior contract with instructor.
	Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of SOCI 101 and instructor consent.
	Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand

Social Inquiry Contact Information

Social Inquiry
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Swenson Hall 3061
Belknap and Catlin Ave.
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: 715-394-8465
Email: jblair@uwsuper.edu