AP Japanese Language and Culture
Did you know French is spoken on five continents and is an official language in more than 25 countries? Learning French connects you to cultures from Paris, Senegal, and to Canada.
AP French Language and Culture, you’ll explore the many ways that French speakers and countries are influencing the world in areas such as international relations, aeronautics, medical research, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in global conversations and issues, discover a multitude of cultures, and learn how advanced French language skills can be your gateway to international studies and opportunities.
Course Content
Unit 1: Families in Different Societies
You'll learn French language skills in the context of studying family life and values in French-speaking communities and explore contemporary beliefs and challenges that families face.
Unit 2: The Influence of Language and Culture on Indentity
You'll build your vocabulary and learn about how language and culture shape and reflect evolving ideas about identity in French-speaking societies.
Unit 3: Influences of Beauty and Art
You'll explore how ideas of beauty and art influence and reflect culture in French-speaking communities.
Unit 4: How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives
You'll examine how developments in sicence and technology affect daily life in French-speaking communities. You'll use your growing language skills to help you interpret unfamiliar words and engage in more complicated texts.
Unit 5: Factors that Impact the Quality of Life
You'll learn more about contemporary life in French-speaking communities and how social status, cultural perspectives, and access to jobs and resources can make an impact on the quality of life.
Unit 6: Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges
You'll explore how complex global issues affect people's lives in French-speaking communities and engage in deeper discussions to suggest possible solutions.
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Course Description/ Mock Exams
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Study guides for all units and topics.