AP Japanese Language and Culture Course Information
- VTG for World Languages and Cultures New!
- 2007 AP Japanese Language and Culture Released Exam: Multiple Choice Questions New!
- AP Japanese Language and Culture Course Description (.pdf/2.4MB)
- AP Japanese Language and Culture Course Description Audio Files
- AP Japanese Language and Culture Teacher's Guide (.pdf/1.6MB) New!
- Sample Syllabi
- AP Japanese Language and Culture FAQs
- AP Japanese Language and Culture Development Committee
- AP Japanese Language and Culture Newsletter
- AP Japanese Language and Culture Course Perspective
AP Course Audit Information
Exam Information and Resources
- AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam Information
- AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam Overview (.pdf/2.2MB)
- 2007 College Comparability Study for AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam (.pdf/204KB)
- Seeking AP Exam Readers
Classroom Instruction and Resources
Special Focus Materials
Scaffolding Student Interaction with Authentic Materials
- Ch. 1 - Reading in a Second Language from Scaffolding Language, Scaffolding Learning: Teaching Second Language Learners in the Mainstream Classroom (.pdf/4.6MB)
- Ch. 2 - Content Study from Supporting English Language Learners (.pdf/2.3MB)
- Ch. 3 - Materials Design and Lesson Planning: Novels and Short Stories from Literature and Language Teaching: A Guide for Teachers and Trainers (.pdf/3.2MB)
Lesson Plans and Teaching Strategies
- Strategies for a Combined-Level Language Class
- Effective Ways to Teach Kanji in an AP Japanese Language and Culture Course
- Practicing and Administering the Speaking Section of the AP World Language Exams
Course Content - Related Articles
Reviews of Teaching Resources
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