How Hard is the AP Chinese Test?

AP Chinese Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate-level college course. Students cultivate their understanding of Chinese language and culture by applying the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and community, personal and public identity, beauty and aesthetics, science, and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.

How is AP Chinese Course Usually Structured?

To provide context and content for students to develop their skills in the three modes of communication, AP Chinese Language and Culture takes a thematic approach. The AP Chinese Language and Culture framework is made up of six units.

• Unit 1: Families in Different Societies

• Unit 2: The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity

• Unit 3: Influences of Beauty and Art

• Unit 4: How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives

• Unit 5: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life

• Unit 6: Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges

This framework provides a clear and detailed description of the course requirements necessary for successful language acquisition. The framework specifies what students must know, be able to do, and understand to qualify for college credit or placement.