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Farid Saydee

Farid Saydee, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Curriculum and Teaching at Kean University. Professor Saydee is also the Founder/President of Language Mentors International, where he provides educational consultancy services to institutions of higher education throughout the nation. Dr. Saydee is a native of Afghanistan, speaking both Dari and Pashto. In 2008, he developed one of the strongest Dari and Pashto programs in the country. During his tenure at the Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC) at San Diego State University, he taught intensive Dari and Pashto language and culture courses. Previously, Professor Saydee worked as a refugee service provider at the IRC in San Diego. His roles included Resettlement Case Manager, Job Developer, and Immigration Case Manager.
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Getting to Know Afghan Newcomers: Recognizing Diversity, Ethnic Tensions, and Social Values

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In the global public sphere, Afghanistan is consistently characterized by its long periods of conflict and war, civil unrest, and mass migrations. From these challenges, a culture of resilience has emerged among many Afghans—a characteristic essential to their survival. Keeping this complex history in mind, it’s important to understand that Afghans have unique customs, traditions, […]

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Getting to Know Afghan Newcomers: Considerations for Culturally Aware Communication

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In the last year, over 80,000 Afghan newcomers have arrived in the United States. As with most populations, there is a lot of diversity and complexity among Afghans, and knowledge of these nuances helps us better serve newcomers. Culturally aware communication is especially essential for strong rapport building, which leads to smooth and successful integration […]

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Conflicting Gender Norms: Complications and Considerations of Afghan Integration

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August 2022 marked the one-year anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan. It seems like a lifetime since we witnessed the chaos of rapid evacuations at Kabul International Airport. In this past year, Afghanistan has changed drastically under the Taliban’s governance, and the country has yet again produced one of the largest displaced […]

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