Syrian Culture Guide
This course offers a foundational understanding of Syrian history and culture, including best practices for interacting with your new Syrian 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
Time for a Break
Introduction to Cultural Systems
Prepare for Learning
Family
Religion
Reflection on Religion
Religion - Islam
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
Communication Styles
Reflection on Communication Styles
Cultural Values Scenarios
Reflection on Cultural Values
Time for a Break
Introduction to Friendship with Syrians
Prepare for Learning
Friendship Foundation
Food and Hospitality
Reflection on Friendships with Syrians
Introduction to Supporting Cultural Adjustment
Prepare for Learning
Immigration Pathways for Syrians
Common Challenges in Adjustment
How Will You be a Supportive Friend?
The Syrian Culture Guide is designed for people like you who are welcoming Syrians and seeking to support their transition to the United States.
People from the U.S. and Syrians 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 Syrian Culture Guide as a resource to help you better understand some key elements of your Syrian friend's culture and to give you a foundation from which to build an effective and mutually enriching relationship.