Dr. Leila Ghaffari

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leila Ghaffari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning, and Environment at Concordia University. Her research focuses on neighborhood transformation, gentrification, territorial inequalities, housing policies, and the social aspects of urban spaces. She has supervised master's and doctoral programs in Geography and Urban Environmental Studies, emphasizing the complexities and dynamics of urban neighborhoods. Her teaching includes courses on Housing Policy, Advanced Topics in Urban Studies, and Analytical Methods in Urban Studies, where she engages students in critical discussions and analyses of urban issues. With a commitment to exploring the interplay between urban environments and societal factors, Ghaffari contributes valuable insights into the field of urban studies.

Research Interests

Courses

Housing Policy Advanced Topics in Urban Studies: Neighborhood Transformation Analytical Methods in Urban Studies

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
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

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