AP Chinese Language & Culture AP 中文语言与文化
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· Next exam: 2026-05-18 · 2026-05-18
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Course outline
Unit 1 · Families in Different Societies 不同社会中的家庭
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1.1 — Family Structure and Roles 家庭结构与角色
· Nuclear and extended families · Family member roles · Intergenerational relationships · Differences between Chinese and American families
1.2 — Family Values and Traditions 家庭价值观与传统
· Filial piety · Family gatherings · Holiday traditions · Family mottos
1.3 — Changing Family Dynamics 家庭动态变化
· One-child policy · Changes in family structure · Views on marriage · Modern family challenges
1.4 — Intergenerational Relationships 代际关系
· Respect for elders and care for the young · Generation gap · Grandparent-led education · Elderly care issues
1.5 — Education and Family Expectations 教育与家庭期望
· Emphasis on education · High expectations for children · Extracurricular activities · Academic pressure
Unit 2 · The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity 语言和文化对身份认同的影响
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2.1 — Language and Identity 语言与身份认同
· Dialects and Mandarin · Language and cultural identity · Bilingualism and multilingualism · Language preservation
2.2 — Cultural Identity in Chinese Communities 华人社区的文化认同
· Overseas Chinese communities · Cultural identity challenges · Cultural integration · Identity crisis
2.3 — Customs and Etiquette 习俗与礼仪
· Social etiquette · Table manners · Forms of address · Gift-giving culture
2.4 — Names and Their Cultural Significance 姓名及其文化意义
· Origins of surnames · Naming culture · Meaning of names · Addressing conventions
2.5 — Festivals and Cultural Celebrations 节日与文化庆祝
· Spring Festival · Mid-Autumn Festival · Dragon Boat Festival · Qingming Festival · Comparison of holiday customs
Unit 3 · Influences of Beauty and Art 美与艺术的影响
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3.1 — Traditional Chinese Arts 中国传统艺术
· Calligraphy · Traditional Chinese painting · Paper cutting · Peking opera · Folk arts
3.2 — Chinese Literature and Poetry 中国文学与诗歌
· Tang poetry and Song ci · Four Great Classical Novels · Modern literature · Literature and society
3.3 — Music and Performing Arts 音乐与表演艺术
· Traditional instruments · Folk songs · Modern popular music · Performing art forms
3.4 — Architecture and Design 建筑与设计
· Traditional architecture · Garden art · Modern architecture · Cultural significance of architecture
3.5 — Aesthetics in Daily Life 日常生活中的美学
· Tea culture · Food aesthetics · Clothing culture · Art of daily living
Unit 4 · How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives 科技如何影响我们的生活
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4.1 — Technology in Daily Life 日常生活中的科技
· Smartphone usage · Mobile payment · Social media · Online shopping
4.2 — Impact of Social Media 社交媒体的影响
· WeChat · Pros and cons of social networking · Online socializing · Information dissemination
4.3 — Science and Innovation in China 中国的科学与创新
· Four Great Inventions · Modern technological achievements · Space technology · Artificial intelligence
4.4 — Technology and Education 科技与教育
· Online learning · Educational technology · Digital literacy · Impact of technology on learning
4.5 — Ethical Issues in Technology 科技中的伦理问题
· Privacy protection · Cybersecurity · Digital divide · Technology dependence
Unit 5 · Factors That Impact the Quality of Life 影响生活质量的因素
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5.1 — Health and Wellness 健康与养生
· Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine · Health and wellness culture · Healthy eating · Exercise and fitness
5.2 — Food Culture and Cuisine 饮食文化与美食
· Eight major cuisines · Dietary habits · Food safety · Comparison of Chinese and Western diets
5.3 — Housing and Living Conditions 住房与生活条件
· Urban housing · Housing price issues · Living environment · Urban-rural gap
5.4 — Transportation and Travel 交通与旅行
· High-speed rail · Public transportation · Travel culture · Modes of travel
5.5 — Work-Life Balance 工作与生活平衡
· Career choices · Work pressure · Leisure and entertainment · Lifestyle
5.6 — Community and Social Services 社区与社会服务
· Volunteer service · Community activities · Public services · Social security
Unit 6 · Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges 环境、政治和社会挑战
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6.1 — Environmental Issues in China 中国的环境问题
· Air pollution · Water pollution · Waste sorting · Environmental awareness
6.2 — Urbanization and Its Effects 城市化及其影响
· Urbanization process · Population mobility · Urban problems · New rural development
6.3 — Education System and Challenges 教育制度与挑战
· Gaokao system · Educational equity · Quality-oriented education · Study abroad trends
6.4 — Globalization and Cultural Exchange 全球化与文化交流
· Cultural exchange · Impact of globalization · Cultural soft power · Belt and Road Initiative
6.5 — Social Issues and Youth 社会问题与青年
· Employment challenges · Internet culture · Changes in values · Youth responsibility