AP Japanese Language and Culture

Advanced Placement Japanese Language and Culture building Japanese language proficiency.

Japanese Writing SystemsJapanese Grammar StructuresEssential Vocabulary and Expressions
Keigo: Honorific and Humble LanguageReading Comprehension: Nonfiction and LiteratureCultural Practices and Social Norms
Communicating in Real-Life SituationsDigital Tools for Language LearningParticipating in Cultural Events
Effective Listening and Note-TakingManaging Time on the Exam
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Advanced Topics

Reading Comprehension: Nonfiction and Literature

Approaching Japanese Texts

Advanced proficiency involves understanding a range of texts, from newspaper articles to short stories and essays.

Strategies for Comprehension

  • Skim the text for main ideas.
  • Identify key vocabulary and look up unfamiliar Kanji.
  • Pay attention to context and cultural references.

Types of Readings

  • Nonfiction: News articles, essays, blog posts.
  • Literature: Folktales, poems, short stories.

Deepening Cultural Knowledge

Reading different genres helps you understand Japanese perspectives, values, and humor.

Examples

  • Reading a newspaper article about a festival.

  • Understanding a moral lesson in a Japanese folktale.

In a Nutshell

Reading various Japanese texts improves your understanding of language and culture.

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Cultural Practices and Social Norms