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According to the functionalist view, education can benefit students like Lydia by helping to integrate them into mainstream American culture, in part by requiring them to use English as early as possible. Do you agree with the functionalist view of the way that society should incorporate non-native English speakers like Lydia into American schools? Answer these questions to assess your opinions. Then check to see how other students using Reel Society and participating in this poll answered the same questions.

1

Schools should have bilingual programs for students like Lydia.
A)yes
B)no
2

Students like Lydia benefit when they adopt the values and norms of mainstream American culture.
A)yes
B)no
3

Everyone benefits when immigrants adopt the values and norms of mainstream American culture.
A)yes
B)no
4

Native English speakers benefit when they are exposed to immigrants like Lydia.
A)yes
B)no





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