AP Chinese Language and Culture
Course Information
AP Chinese Language and Culture is an intermediate-level college-equivalent Mandarin Chinese course designed to strengthen students’ communication skills across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Subject Area: World Languages
UC A-G Area: E – Language Other than English
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Open Terms: Summer & Fall
Enrollment Information
Course Start: 9/11/2026
Course End: 4/30/2027
Class Mode: Onsite/Online
Enrollment Period: 5/1/2026-8/30/2026
Related College Majors
This course provides useful preparation for many language, humanities, international, and business college pathways, including:
Asian Studies / International Business / International Relations / Linguistics / Foreign Languages / Global Studies / History / Anthropology / Supply Chain Management
Prerequisites
Students are typically:
- In their fourth year of high-school-level Chinese study or have a teacher recommendation
Students should be prepared to communicate in Mandarin through reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
Native and heritage speakers may follow a different pathway based on their existing proficiency and should contact Franklin Academy for placement guidance.
Course Units
- Families and Communities
- Language and Culture
- Art and Creativity
- Science and Technology
- Contemporary Life
- Global Contexts
Throughout all six units, students develop interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication skills while exploring Chinese-speaking cultures.
Comparison Table
2027 AP Exam Information
Exam Date: May 13, 2027 | Exam Duration: 2 Hours
Section I
Free Response
- 4 questions
- Approximately 40–45 Minutes
- 50% of Score
The section includes:
Question 1: Project Presentation
- 20% of Score
- 3 minutes preparation
- 3 minutes presentation
Students give an oral presentation based on the research they completed for the project topic released during the school year.
Question 2: Project Q&A
- 15% of Score
- Students respond to 4 prerecorded questions
- 40 seconds per response
Students answer questions about their project and research without seeing the questions in advance.
Question 3: Story Narration
- 7.5% of Score
Students write a story based on a sequence of four provided images.
Question 4: Email Response
- 7.5% of Score
Students write an appropriate response to an email from a friend or member of the community.
Students receive 30 minutes total to complete the two written-response tasks.
Speaking responses are recorded directly in Bluebook, and written responses are typed and submitted digitally.
Section II
Multiple Choice
- 55 questions
- 1 Hour 5 Minutes
- 50% of Score
Part A: Listening
- 25 questions
- 25 minutes
- 25% of Score
Students listen to spoken Chinese and demonstrate understanding of main ideas, supporting details, perspectives, and cultural context.
Part B: Reading
- 30 questions
- 40 minutes
- 25% of Score
Students interpret written Chinese from a variety of authentic sources and analyze meaning, purpose, context, and cultural information.
All responses are completed digitally in Bluebook.
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Questions About AP English Literature and Composition
Where can I find official AP English Literature resources and exam details?
For the official course framework, exam information, scoring rubrics, and student resources, visit the College Board AP English Literature and Composition page.
Do I need to take AP English Language before AP English Literature?
Not necessarily. Franklin Academy allows students to qualify through either AP English Language and Composition or Honors English, provided they meet the required grade standard.
What is the difference between AP English Literature and AP English Language?
AP English Literature focuses on fiction, poetry, drama, and literary interpretation. AP English Language focuses primarily on nonfiction, rhetoric, evidence, and argument.
Is the 2027 AP English Literature Exam fully digital?
Yes. Both the multiple-choice section and all three free-response essays are completed and submitted in Bluebook.
What kinds of texts will I read?
Students read and analyze poetry, short fiction, longer fiction, and drama from a range of periods, cultures, and literary traditions.
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