Dr. James Freeman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Freeman received a BA in Development Studies, an MA in Geography, and a PhD in Geography from the University of California at Berkeley. He began teaching in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment in 2003 and was a visiting researcher at the Institute of Urban and Regional Planning and Research (IPPUR) at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in 2009. Dr. Freeman teaches a broad range of courses in human geography, urban geography, and urban planning. His teaching and research center on social, cultural, and economic geography of Latin American cities, with particular emphasis on citizenship, popular culture, and public space. His research interests include mega-events, favela policies in Rio de Janeiro, and the politics of public space within the context of urbanization.

Research Interests

Courses

GEOG 210 - Geographies of Global Change GEOG 220 - Place, Space and Identity GEOG 330 - Urban Geography URBS 230 - Urbanization: Global Historical Perspectives URBS 481 - Urban Planning in the Developing World

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.