Dr Farhang Morady

I have taught at all levels, from Foundation through to PhD, in universities and further education colleges with different histories and cultures. I built my teaching reputation in the fields of economics, political economy, and development studies. I am committed to education that encourages students’ inclusion and engagement in the process of learning. Hence, my teaching is student-focused but strongly linked to the local community and global partners.

I am the module leader for the following modules:

DILEMMAS OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Year 1)

This module provides an introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of development studies. It introduces students to key development theory debates and the history of development policy and practice. The course encourages students to think critically about what development is, how it is carried out and what it can achieve.

LEARNING IN AN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (YEAR 2)

The module introduces students to Vietnam's economic, political, and social development. The module is taught here at the University of Westminster and at our partner institution, Hanoi University, Vietnam. During the first part of the module, students assess the development of Vietnam since the 1980s. In the second part, at Hanoi University, students will take a field trip to consolidate their knowledge and understanding of the Vietnamese transition to a market-oriented economy.

ENERGY AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL ASIA (YEAR 3)

This module examines the implication of energy on the state, economy and society in the Middle East and Central Asia. We assess how the impacts of energy have transformed the region into one of the most vital areas in the world.