Intercultural Contact Hypothesis Activity

Subgroup Size

Small Group

Duration

40 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Activity created by Dr. Kris Acheson-Clair, CILMAR, Purdue University.

Allport, G. W. (1954). The nature of prejudice. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books.

Tags:

  1. CILMAR staff collection
  2. conflict
  3. conflict resolution

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Describe and define the four contact conditions. 2. Discuss how the four contact conditions can reduce prejudice and lead to better relations. 3. Correlate case studies to their corresponding contact condition. 4. Discuss personal experiences and examples of the four contact conditions.