Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key theories and styles of critical spatial thinking and decision making as they relate to the challenge of transforming urban areas
  • apply a range of critical spatial and social theories to the analysis of specific issues
  • track the way that issues and challenges facing specific places emerge and manifest themselves
  • negotiate between a global level of analysis and the issues that are manifest in specific places.