AP Chinese Language and Culture
Master Mandarin and Cultural Nuance
Develops Chinese language proficiency and cultural awareness through interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication.
Academic Level
College-Level
Subject Area
World Languages
Course Rigor
Advanced
Governed By
College Board
Course Overview
What You Will Learn
Students gain communicative excellence in Mandarin while exploring Chinese societal values, history, and contemporary culture.
Course Overview
Why Choose This AP Course
Provides a competitive edge in global business and international relations while fostering deep cross-cultural understanding.
Critical Thinking
Technical Skills
Problem Solving
Academic Growth
Colaboration
Career Readiness
Prerequisites
Typing Skills
Ability to use Pinyin/Zhuyin
Required
Cultural Interest
Curiosity about Chinese heritage
Recommended
Daily Practice
Consistent exposure to the language
Recommended
Mandarin Proficiency
Intermediate-High level skills
Required
Key Learning Outcomes
Write formal emails
Read authentic texts
Deliver presentations
Analyze cultural products
Engage in conversations
Understand spoken Mandarin
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Course Framework
Structure & Assessment
Units 1–6 covering family, influence, and technology
1
70 multiple-choice questions (90 mins) assessing listening and reading
2
4 free-response tasks (45 mins) including speaking and writing
3
Computer-based exam format
4
Duration
Full academic year
Scoring
AP scale 1–5
Grading Basis
Integrated skill assessment
Strategies for Success
Syllabus
You'll learn Chinese language skills in the context of studying family life and values in Chinese-speaking communities and explore contemporary beliefs and challenges that families face.
Unit 1
Families in Different Societies
You'll build your vocabulary and learn about how language and culture shape and reflect evolving ideas about identity in Chinese-speaking communities.
Unit 2
The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity
You'll explore how ideas of beauty and art influence and reflect culture in Chinese-speaking communities.
Unit 3
Influences of Beauty and Art
You'll examine how developments in science and technology affect and shape daily life in Chinese-speaking communities. You'll use your growing language skills to help you interpret unfamiliar words and read and write more complicated texts.
Unit 4
How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives
You'll learn more about contemporary life in Chinese-speaking communities and how social status, cultural perspectives, and access to jobs and resources can make an impact on the quality of life.
Unit 5
Factors That Impact the Quality of Life
You'll explore how complex global issues affect people's lives in Chinese-speaking communities and engage in deeper discussions to suggest possible solutions.
Unit 6
Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges
Strategies for Success
Study & Success Tips
Write formal emails
Tip 4
Read authentic texts
Tip 3
Understand spoken Mandarin
Tip 2
Engage in conversations
Tip 1
Analyze cultural products
Tip 6
Deliver presentations
Tip 5
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