AP German Language and Culture
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Develop your German language skills and learn about the cultures in German-speaking parts of the world. You'll practice communicating in German and study real-life materials such as newspaper articles, films, music, and books.
Understanding German when you hear it and read it
Holding conversations in real-life situations
Writing stories, letters, emails, essays, and other texts
An intermediate level (typically third- or fourth-semester) college course in German language
There are no prerequisites, but students are typically in their fourth year of high-school-level study. In the case of native or heritage speakers, there may be a different pathway of study leading to this course.
Fri, May 12, 2023,
8 AM Local
This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP German Language and Culture Exam.
The course content outlined below is organized into commonly taught units of study that provide one possible sequence for the course. Your teacher may choose to organize the course content differently based on local priorities and preferences.
You’ll learn German language skills in the context of studying family life and values in German-speaking societies and explore contemporary beliefs and challenges that families face.
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You'll build your vocabulary and learn about how language and culture shape and reflect evolving ideas about identity in German-speaking societies.
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You'll explore how ideas of beauty and art influence and reflect culture in German-speaking communities.
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You'll examine how developments in science and technology affect daily life in German-speaking communities and use your growing language skills to help you interpret unfamiliar words and engage in more complicated texts.
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You'll learn more about contemporary life in German-Speaking communities and how social status, cultural perspectives, and access to jobs and resources can make an impact on the quality of life.
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You'll explore how complex global issues affect people’s lives in German-speaking communities and engage in deeper discussions to suggest possible solutions.
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AP German Language and Culture Course and Exam Description
This is the core document for the course. It clearly lays out the course content and describes the exam and AP Program in general.
AP German Language and Culture can lead to a wide range of careers and college majors