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AP German Language and Culture

Description: The Advanced Placement German Language and Culture course is comparable to
5th and 6th semester College or University courses. AP German focuses on speaking and
writing in the target language at an advanced level. Students cultivate their understanding of
German language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes
of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and
communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology,
contemporary life, and global challenges. to best facilitate the study of the language and
culture, the course is taught almost exclusively in German.

Skills for Success: This course focuses on strengthening communication abilities in German in
order to demonstrate: strong interpersonal, presentational , and interpretive modes; A strong
command of German linguistic skills including accuracy and fluency that supports
communicative ability; comprehension of German intended for native speakers in a variety of
settings, types of discourse, topics, skills, and broad regional variation; ability to produce
German that is comprehensible to native speakers in a variety of settings, types of discourse,
and topics.

Academic Suitability: Students who have completed German 3, received a teacher
recommendation and/or have completed a placement exam with a German teacher.

Out of Class Commitments: Most of what is learned in the course is accomplished with
intensive work in the classroom. Outside work includes studying for quizzes and exams, writing
essays, listening practice and finishing work not completed during class time.

Summer Work: None, however future AP German students are highly encouraged to keep up
with current German skills during the summer by watching the news, German films, and
listening to German music.
Contact: Jennifer.Lane@gcpsk12.org