Why this course

Intended learning outcomes

• Define the term gentrification
• Understand the language used to describe social and spatial changes
• Describe the historical evolution of the term gentrification
• Identify key thinkers and key themes in gentrification studies
• Understand production-side explanations of gentrification including the rent gap thesis
• Understand the social dimension to gentrification including an appreciation of social stratification, inequalities in income and wealth
• Understand the challenges of undertaking gentrification research
• Evaluate competing epistemological approaches to gentrification research
• Identify global themes in gentrification research
• Think critically about framing questions for undertaking gentrification research
• Explain why gentrification is important in relation to discussions about social justice
• Identify strategies to resist gentrification
• Critically evaluate how your own understanding of gentrification has changed since starting the course
• Think critically about the idea of gentrification
• Understand consumption-side explanations of gentrification
• Understand the cultural dimensions of gentrification
• Explain the relationship between race, class and gentrification

How to register

The course is hosted on an external learning platform, Coursera.

Registration for this course is free: charges may apply for additional features and extended study.