Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Exam

ACE ID:

CBAP-0031

Organization:

College Board Advanced Placement^® (AP^®) Examinations

Location:

Nationally, Internationally

Length:

2 hours

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	16	Japanese language for a score of 5

Recommended credit varies by exam score: 8 semester hours in the lower-division level in Japanese language for a score of 3; 12 semester hours in the lower-division level in Japanese language for a score of 4; 16 semester hours in the lower-division level in Japanese language for a score of 5.

Description

Objective:

The AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam assesses student understanding of the skills and learning objectives outlined in the course framework. The exam is 2 hours long and includes 70 multiple-choice questions and 4 free-response questions. The details of the exam, including exam weighting and timing, can be found below:

Section I. Multiple Choice, 70 questions, 50% of score, 80 minutes
Part A: Listening Selections (30-35 questions, 25% of score, 20 minutes)
Part B: Reading Selections (35-40 questions, 25% of score, 60 minutes)

Section II. Free-response, 4 questions, 50% of score, 40 minutes
Question 1: Text Chat (6 questions, 12.5% of score, 10 minutes)
Question 2: Compare and Contrast Article (12.5% of score, 20 minutes)
Question 3: Conversation (4 questions, 12.5% of score, 3 minutes)
Question 4: Cultural Perspective Presentation (12.5% of score, 7 minutes)

Skills Measured:

The Exam assesses themes and skills developed in each of the six units: Families in Different Societies; The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity; Influences of Beauty and Art; How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives; Factors That Impact the Quality of Life; and Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges

Instruction & Assessment