AP Japanese Language and Culture
You may know that the Japanese people always say “itadakimasu” before eating or drinking. But do you know that this word is a keigo—an extra polite speech style that is an integral part of daily communication in Japan? In AP Japanese Language and Culture, you’ll not only learn about keigo, but also the culture behind it, such as desires to remain humble and customs to respect others.
Course Content
Unit 1: Families in Different Societies
You'll learn Japanese language skills in the context of studying family life and values in Japanese-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 Japanese-speaking societies.
Unit 3: Influences of Beauty and Art
You'll explore how ideas of beauty and art influence and reflect culture in Japanese-speaking communities.
Unit 4: How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives
You'll examine how developments in sicence and technology affect daily life in Japanese-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 Japanese-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 Japanese-speaking communities and engage in deeper discussions to suggest possible solutions.
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Know what is expected of you to know and what is the makeup of your exam. Each topic has its dedicated page.
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Study guides for all units and topics.