Dual Language Immersion programs require students with different native language backgrounds to work together as a strategy for helping both groups achieve bilingualism and cultural appreciation. As such, they are a good example of:

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Contact theory posits that under appropriate conditions interpersonal contact is one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice between majority and minority group members. Dual Language Immersion programs, by requiring students with different native language backgrounds to work together, create conditions that align with the principles of contact theory, aiming to reduce prejudice and promote understanding through direct interaction.

Dual Language Immersion Programs Require Students with Different Native Language