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Kasia is an experienced academic leader and educator with over 15 years of expertise in foundation and higher education, currently serving as Head of Foundation Year at SOAS University of London. 

State, society, economy and international politics of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

FCO Research Analysts (China, Japan and Korea) for 33 years. PhD from SOAS 1971 in Japanese history. Served in Seoul, Beijing and in 2001-2002, established the British Embassy in Pyongyang., Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Has taught Korean history at SOAS and currently teaches a course, “The Other Korea” on North Korea since 1945. Numerous publications, broadcasts etc.

Dr Gerard Gunning lectures on a world literature module at SOAS and contributes to teaching on IFCELS' media studies modules as well as a range of EAP modules taught at IFCELS and at other departments.

William Hetherington is the academic lead at the Foundation College.

Burmese language

The modern economic and political history of South East Asia; the economic impact of the inter-war depression on South East Asia

Material culture of Southeast Asia, especially Indonesian textiles; the relationship between material culture and memory; the history of museum collecting; the role of material heritage in society.