AP GERMAN-A

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AP Deadlines:

German AP Test: Wednesday, May 13th 8am

Friday, September 12th: Hazen students register on College Board website with non-school email. Course code:

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Wednesday, October 1st: AP registration opens. Cost is $99 per exam

Friday, October 24th: AP registration closes. Last day to pay.

Monday, November 3rd: AP Student Testing List published. Please let Ms. Jones know if you see errors.

Monday, December 15th: Request for accommodations (504 / IEP) due to counselors.

Complete list of deadlines and links can be found on AP Canvas page or under files on this course page.

German 4/AP

In AP® German, students develop proficiency based on the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. These include the three modes of communication: Interpersonal (speaking/listening), Interpretive (reading/listening) and Presentational (writing/speaking).

The student also develops an understanding of the culture and people of the German-speaking world.

Course Objectives:

Comprehend Texts: Written, audio, audiovisual, and visual text.

Make Connections: Make interdisciplinary and cultural connections.

Interpret Text: Interpret the content of written or audio text.

Make Meaning: Make meanings from words and expressions.

Speak to others: Communicate interpersonally by speaking with others.

Write to others: Communicate interpersonally by writing to others.

Present Orally: Communicate through spoken presentations.

Present in Writing: Communicate through written presentations.

Grading Policy:

Assessments: 60% Classwork: 25% Participation: 15%

Assessments include in class and online quizzes, tests, and projects. Summative assessments will help students practice Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes which include conversational speaking/listening, listening/reading for comprehension, and presentational speaking/ writing. These may also include an Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA).

Classwork includes handouts, book work, online assignments, and AP modules

Participation includes daily interactions, willingness to speak in German,

effort to engage in activities and with individuals to complete given tasks.

***Culture Credit: Students will complete 50 pts of culture credit during the trimester. This will be part of the participation category. According to the ACTFL World Readiness Standards for Language Learners, German Learners will use the language both within and beyond the classroom to interact and collaborate in their community and the globalized world. Students will become lifelong learners setting goals and reflecting on their progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement.

Grading Scale: Please refer to student handbook

Academic Integrity:

The Hazen High School community values honesty and integrity in our actions and words. At Hazen, each student is empowered to engage in critical thinking, hold high expectations for themselves and others, and act with academic integrity. Therefore, it is each student’s responsibility to submit their own work, use their own ideas, and follow their teacher’s instructions.

Violating the Hazen Honor Code includes, but is not limited to: cheating, copying, plagiarism, falsifying academic records, and any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student, including the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).

School-Provided Resources:

Deutsch So Aktuell online & classroom textbooks, College Board AP German modules, and various supporting resources.

Format of the Course:

AP German is a year long course that will prepare you for the AP test in order to earn up to 5 college credits. Students will engage in German 3 materials as a review, or in a more complex way. Students will also engage in specific activities made for German 4 students. Students will additionally be expected to engage in course materials in an independent manner - including completing tutorials, online modules, and grammar work sometimes without guidance from the teacher. If you are struggling with the independent study portion of this course, please partner with another student or see Frau R before school or during lunch.

More about German AP Test - including format & themes.

Test Components:

AP® German Language and Culture Exam

Section		Number of Questions	Percent of Final Score	Time
Section I: Multiple Choice				Approx. 95 minutes
Part A	Interpretive Communication: Print Texts	30 questions	50%	Approx. 40 minutes
Part B	Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts (combined)	35 questions		Approx. 55 minutes
	Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts
Section II: Free Response				Approx. 85 minutes
Interpersonal Writing: Email Reply		1 prompt	12.5%	15 minutes
Presentational Writing: Argumentative Essay		1 prompt	12.5%	Approx. 55 minutes
Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation		5 prompts	12.5%	20 seconds for each response
Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison		1 prompt	12.5%	2 minutes to respond

AP German Themes:

1. Families in Different Societies

2. The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity

3. Influences of Beauty and Art

4. How Science and Technology Affect our Lives

5. Factors that Impact the Quality of Life

6. Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges

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