Japanese Language and Culture
Download the AP Japanese Language and Culture Course Description, Effective Fall 2011 the Course Description (.pdf/750KB).
Complete course and exam information is available in the Course Description.
AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam Overview (.pdf/2.3MB): Use this presentation to preview the question types and directions screens you'll see on exam day.
The AP Japanese Exam assesses students' interpersonal communication skills, their abilities to present and interpret language in spoken and written forms, and their functional familiarity with Japanese culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of Japanese language ability and what aspects of Japanese culture will be assessed in the exam?
The AP Japanese Course and Examination is grounded in the "Standards for Japanese Language Learning" found in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century. The AP Japanese Language and Culture examination is appropriate for students who have completed approximately 300 hours of instruction at the college level. The course and exam incorporate Japanese cultural information within the teaching of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to the language.
How can I find out if AP Japanese Language and Culture will be available in my high school?
Please check with your Japanese teacher, your school's AP Coordinator, or principal/Head of School to find out whether your school offers AP Japanese Language and Culture. If your teachers and school administrators are unaware of this course, encourage them to visit AP Central for more information.
