An Introduction to Afghan Politics, Religion, and Culture
Webinar Series
Dates: Oct. 12, Nov. 2, Nov. 30, 2011
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST
Fee: Free to all thanks to generous support from the Asia Society
Registration: Register for one, two, or all three webinars. Open to all K-12 educators.
The United States has been engaged in military operations in Afghanistan for the past decade, yet most Americans know very little about the country's complex history and culture, and only 12% of students in the U.S. can locate Afghanistan on a map. This timely webinar series elaborates on three themes drawn from Homeland Afghanistan, an online resource created by the Asia Society that explores the geopolitical and cultural heritage of Afghanistan through 75 vibrant and information-packed documentary videos. Each webinar will feature a dynamic presentation by a noted scholar, an interactive question and answer session, and a bibliography that includes classroom-ready resources. Attend one, two, or all three of the webinars to enhance your knowledge of Afghanistan and gain deeper insight into Afghanistan's rich political, religious, and artistic traditions.
October 12, 2011: Politics and Political Culture in Afghanistan since the 19th Century
November 2, 2011: Understanding Afghan Identity: The Role of Religion and Ethnicity in Modern Afghanistan
November 30, 2011: Culture at the Crossroads: A Historical Look at Afghan Art and Architecture
