AP German Language, emphasizing use of the language for active communication, has as its objective the development of the following competencies:

• Having a strong command of vocabulary and structure;
• Understanding spoken German in various conversational situations;
• Reading newspaper and magazine articles, contemporary fiction, and non-technical writings without the use of a dictionary; and
• Fluently and accurately expressing ideas orally and in writing.

Instructional content will reflect interests shared by the students and teacher (the arts, current events, literature, sports, and so forth). In addition to standard textbooks and anthologies, materials might well include audio and visual materials, newspapers, magazines, and contemporary literature.

The course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in them-selves and that can be applied to various activities and disciplines rather than being limited to any specific body of subject matter. Extensive practice in the organization and writing of compositions should also be emphasized.

Last Revised: July 17, 2005