Afghan Culture Guide Western Washington
This course offers a foundational understanding of Afghan history and culture, including best practices for interacting with your new Afghan friends. Estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.
Welcome to Your Course with The Workshop!
FREE PREVIEWMeet your Course Host
FREE PREVIEWIntroduction to the Course
FREE PREVIEWMeet Your Storytellers
Welcome to Your Course Workbook
Introduction to Cultural Context
Prepare for Learning
The Place
Reflection on The Place
The People
The Past
The Present
Reflection on Cultural Context
Introduction to Cultural Systems
Prepare for Learning
Religion and Islam
Family and Tribe
Reflection on Cultural Systems
Introduction to Cultural Values
Prepare for Learning
Honor and Shame
Reflection on Honor and Shame
Collectivism and Individualism
Reflection on Collectivism and Individualism
Being and Doing
Reflection on Being and Doing
Power Distance
Reflection on Power Distance
Indirect and Direct Communication
Reflection on Indirect and Direct Communication
A Story from Jahantab
Reflection on Cultural Values
Introduction to Friendship with Afghans
Friendship Foundation
Hospitality
Reflection on Hospitality
Supporting Cultural Adjustment
How will You be a Supportive Friend?
Concluding Video
Resource Page
Final Reflection
Workbook Download
Course Survey
The Afghan Culture Guide is designed for people like you who are welcoming Afghans and seeking to support their transition to the United States.
Americans and Afghans have many incredible similarities we can celebrate. At the same time, our unique personalities and cultural backgrounds create complex differences that can be both enriching and challenging to navigate. We created the Afghan Culture Guide as a resource to help you better understand some key elements of your Afghan friend's culture and to give you a foundation from which to build an effective and mutually enriching relationship.