AP French Language & Culture
The AP French Language and Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP French Language and Culture course strives not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. To best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught almost exclusively in French.
The AP French Language and Culture course engages students in an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops students’ awareness and appreciation of cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions).
This is a Checkpoint C level course that fulfills the requirement for the NYS Seal of Biliteracy endorsem*nt on the diploma and transcript upon graduation. The 2-point Capstone project is integrated into the coursework.
Interested students should contact our Assistant Principal: Ms. Santiago-Campbell, [email protected] or [email protected], or Ms. Valerie Mitchell, [email protected]
Course Themes
The AP French Language and Culture course is structured around six themes:
- Beauty and Aesthetics
- Contemporary Life
- Families and Communities
- Global Challenges
- Personal and Public Identities
- Science and Technology
Themes facilitate the integration of language, content, and culture and promote the use of the language in a variety of contexts. The themes may be combined, as they are interrelated.
College Course Equivalent
The AP French Language and Culture Course is approximately equivalent to an upper-intermediate college or university course in French language and culture.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites; however, students are typically in their fourth year of high school–level French language study. In the case of native or heritage speakers, there may be a different pathway of study leading to this course. Students are programmed by teacher recommendation or placement assessment.
For practice please visit: https://www.albert.io/ap-french-language
Albert's AP® French Language supplemental practice is aligned to the 2019-2020 AP® Framework.
Exam Structure
PERSUASIVE ESSAY RENAMED TO ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
The purpose and content of this essay is unchanged.
Course Organization
REORGANIZED UNITS
The material has been reorganized into 6 recommended units: Families in Different Societies; The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity; Influences of Beauty and Art; How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives; Factors That Impact the Quality of Life; and Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges.
SKILL CATEGORIES
The skills expected of students have been organized into 8 groupings: Comprehend Text, Make Connections, Interpret Text, Make Meanings, Speak to Others, Write to Others, Present Orally, and Present in Writing.
Students enrolled in the course will also have the opportunity to attain the NYSSB.
