AP German Language and Culture - Medium Concepts

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Themes vs. Contexts

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The AP German course is organized around six broad Themes (e.g., Families, Global Challenges). Within these themes, students explore specific Contexts (e.g., 'Alienation and Integration' or 'Social Customs and Values'). Tasks require connecting language skills to these specific contexts.

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The Three Modes of Communication

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1. **Interpretive:** Listening and reading to understand meaning. 2. **Interpersonal:** Spoken and written two-way conversation (exchanging info). 3. **Presentational:** Spoken and written one-way communication (presenting arguments).

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Cultural Products, Practices, and Perspectives

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**Products:** Tangible items (books, tools, buildings) or intangible creations (laws, music). **Practices:** Behavioral patterns (social interactions, rituals). **Perspectives:** The attitudes, values, and beliefs underlying the products and practices.

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The Email Reply (Interpersonal Writing)

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A 15-minute task requiring a response to an email from a friend or relative. You must answer all questions, ask for relevant details, and use appropriate register (formal vs. informal). The greeting and closing do not count toward the word count.

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The Argumentative Essay (Presentational Writing)

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A 55-minute task where you read a source article and listen to an audio source. You must write an essay stating your opinion on the topic, citing evidence from *both* sources to support your arguments.