Congolese Culture Guide Chicagoland

This course offers a foundational understanding of Congolese history and culture, including best practices for interacting with your new Congolese friends. The estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.

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1. Welcome to Your Course with The Workshop!
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2. Meet your Course Host
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3. Introduction to the Course
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4. Meet Your Storytellers
5. Welcome to your Course Workbook
1. Introduction to Cultural Context
2. Prepare for Learning
3. The Place
4. Reflection on The Place
5. The People
6. The Past
7. Prepare for Learning
8. The Present
9. Reflection on Cultural Context
10. Time for a Break
1. Introduction to Cultural Systems
2. Prepare for Learning
3. Family
4. Religion
5. Education
6. Reflection on Cultural Systems
1. Introduction to Cultural Values
2. Prepare for Learning
3. Collectivism and Individualism
4. Reflection on Collectivism and Individualism
5. Communication Styles
6. Reflection on Communication Styles
7. Power Distance
8. Reflection on Power Distance
9. Being and Doing
10. Reflection on Being and Doing
11. Cultural Values Scenarios
12. Reflection on Cultural Values
13. Time for a Break
1. Introduction to Friendship with Congolese
2. Prepare for Learning
3. Friendship Foundation
4. Food and Hospitality
5. Reflection on Friendships with Congolese
1. Introduction to Supporting Cultural Adjustment
2. Prepare for Learning
3. Immigration Pathways for Congolese
4. Common Challenges in Adjustment
5. How Will You be a Supportive Friend?
1. Conclusion Video
2. Resource Page
3. Final Reflection
4. Workbook Download
5. Course Survey
6. Great Job!

About this course

$49.00
50 lessons

Build a Foundation for Friendship with Your Congolese Neighbors

The Congolese Culture Guide is designed for people like you who are welcoming Congolese newcomers and seeking to support their transition to the United States.

People from the U.S. and the DRC 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 Congolese Culture Guide as a resource to help you better understand some key elements of your Congolese friend's culture and to give you a foundation from which to build an effective and mutually enriching relationship.

Course Overview Video

Explore the Richness of Congolese Culture