🇯🇵 2023 AP Japanese Study Plan
Welcome to this plethora of resources that cover everything you need to know to get a 5 on AP Japanese! This toolkit is constantly being updated with more resources! AP Japanese is a college-level course where you will develop Japanese language skills and learn about Japanese culture by engaging with real-life materials such as newspaper articles, films, music, and books!
The AP Japanese Language and Culture exam
A breakdown of the exam by unit.
| Unit |
| Unit 1: Families in Different Societies |
| Unit 2: The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity |
| Unit 3: Influences of Beauty and Art |
| Unit 4: How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives |
| Unit 5: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life |
| Unit 6: Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges |
Course Skills
By taking this course, you'll be able to develop critical thinking skills in the following areas:
| Skill | Description |
| 1. Comprehend Text | Comprehend written, audio, audiovisual, and visual text (text, pictures, and numbers). |
| 2. Make Connections | Make interdisciplinary and cultural connections. |
| 3. Interpret Text | Interpret the content of written or audio text (words). |
| 4. Make Meanings | Make meanings from words and expressions. |
| 5. Speak to Others | Communicate interpersonally by speaking with others. |
| 6. Write to Others | Communicate interpersonally by writing to others. |
| 7. Present Orally | Communicate through spoken presentations. |
| 8. Present in Writing | Communicate through written presentations. |
AP Japanese Study Guides for Every Unit
👨👩👦 Unit 1 - Families in Different Societies
- 1.0 AP Japanese Unit 1 Essay Prompts
- 1.1 Families in Different Societies
- 1.2 Family Values and Traditions
🗣️ Unit 2 - The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity
- 2.0 AP Japanese Unit 2 Essay Prompts
- 2.1 The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity
- 2.2 Greetings
🎨 Unit 3 - Influences of Beauty and Art
- 3.0 AP Japanese Unit 3 Essay Prompts
- 3.1 Influences of Beauty and Art
- 3.2 Aesthetics and Fashion
- 3.3 Visual and Performing Arts
- 3.4 Families and Communities
🔬 Unit 4 - How Science and Technology Affect our Lives
- 4.0 AP Japanese Unit 4 Essay Prompts
- 4.1 How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives
- 4.2 Science and Research
🏠 Unit 5 - Factors that Impact the Quality of Life
- 5.0 AP Japanese Unit 5 Essay Prompts
- 5.1 Factors That Impact the Quality of Life
- 5.2 Careers
- 5.3 Entertainment and Sports
- 5.4 Tourism and Japanese Cuisine
🌪️ Unit 6 - Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges
- 6.0 AP Japanese Unit 6 Essay Prompts
- 6.1 Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges
- 6.2 Societal and Political Challenges
- 6.4 Families and Communities
AP Japanese Exam Skills - FRQ/MCQ
- 🗃️ AP Japanese Exam Guide: A complete breakdown of the AP Japanese exam, including advice and examples.
AP Japanese Quicklinks
- 🏆 How to Get a 5 in AP Japanese: Achieving a 5 on this exam is most definitely possible with the correct approach. In this post, we'll cover the skills you need to perfect to get a 5 on the exam. We've also compiled a list of top tips to help send you well on your way to a 5!
- 🏠 AP Japanese Self-Study and Homeschool: So, you're considering self-studying the course, but aren't sure if you should go for it? In this post, we'll discuss the pros and cons of self-studying AP Japanese and everything you need to know before deciding to embark on your journey!
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