This page now features the important information and resources you need to implement the revised AP French Language and Culture course, which went into effect in fall 2011. AP French Language and Culture course revisions reflect best practices in language education. They are designed to promote fluency and accuracy in the use of language and to enable students to explore culture in contemporary and historical contexts.
Essential Course Resources
Review key assets to understand and prepare to teach the revised course.- AP French Language and Culture Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2011, which contains the curriculum framework and sample exam questions
- AP French Language and Culture Course and Exam Description Audio Files
- Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century
- AP French Language and Culture Development Committee
- AP French Language and Culture Frequently Asked Questions
Written by AP teachers, these versatile guides demonstrate a variety of ways to plan and pace the AP French Language and Culture curriculum across one academic year. Each guide contains a host of ideas for teaching the course—and includes activities, resources, and assessments.
AP Course Audit Information
Teachers of AP French Language and Culture must submit a syllabus for authorization during the 2011-12 academic year. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the authorization process, visit AP Course Audit.Course Audit Timeline
- June 1, 2011— Preferred date for submitting a syllabus and course audit form for AP French Language and Culture. This was not a deadline.
- January 31, 2012— Deadline for submitting updated curricular materials for AP French Language and Culture.
AP Exam Information and Resources
Beginning in May 2012, the revised AP French Language and Culture Exam will assess student proficiency in the three modes of communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational) and will continue to feature multiple-choice and free-response questions, as described in the AP French Language and Culture Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2011.- About the AP French Language and Culture Exam
- Free AP French Language and Culture Practice Exam, Effective Fall 2011 (.pdf/2MB)
- La Nouvelle Orthographe on the AP French Language and Culture Exam
Classroom Resources
Offering a diverse collection of materials to assist teachers in implementing AP French Language and Culture in the classroom.Materials from the College Board
Lesson Plans and Teaching Strategies from your AP Colleagues
- Pre-AP Strategies for Writing in the French Classroom
- La grammaire créative
- Pre-AP Strategies for French: Developing Good Pronunciation Habits
- Pre-AP Strategies for French Language and Culture
- Reading Preparation for AP French Language and Culture
Reviews of Teaching Resources
There are currently more than 250 reviews of French Language and Culture resources, including textbooks, Web sites, software, and more, in the Teachers' Resources area. Each review describes the resource and suggests ways it might be used in the classroom.
Professional Development
- June-August 2011— AP Summer Institutes are offered for AP French Language and Culture. These workshops, which occur at different sites from June through August, will provide an in-depth look at the revised courses and exams.
- September-December 2011— One-day Professional Development Workshops are offered for AP French Language and Culture.
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Background on Course and Exam Revisions
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