Note: AP French Literature was discontinued following the May 2009 exam administration. The resources on this page will remain available for French teachers until December 15, 2009.

• Important Announcement about AP French Literature  New!
• Update: September letter to schools concerning discontinued AP subjects (pdf/357K)

AP French Literature Course Information

• VTG for World Languages and Cultures  New!
• AP French Literature Course Description (.pdf/2.7MB)
• Changes in the Required Reading List for 2008
• AP French Literature Teacher's Guide (.pdf/1.5MB)
• Sample Syllabus 1 
• Sample Syllabus 2 
• Sample Syllabus 3 
• Sample Syllabus 4
• AP French Literature FAQs
• AP French Development Committee
• AP French Literature Newsletter
• AP French Literature Course Perspective

Exam Information and Resources

• AP French Literature Exam Information
• Free AP French Literature Practice ExamClassroom Instruction and Resources

Special Focus Materials

• L'analyse poétique (.pdf/328KB)

Reviews of Teaching Resources

There are currently more than 250 reviews of French Literature resources, including textbooks, Web sites, software, multimedia CD-Roms, and more, in the Teachers' Resources area. Each review describes the resource and suggests ways it might be used in the classroom. New reviews are added regularly, so check back often!

Electronic Discussion Groups

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• AP French EDG
• Registration for Electronic Discussion Groups

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• Products for AP French

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